Tis’ the season for eggnog-filled mugs, champagne toasts, and all things gingerbread – the holidays are here. We know a few (thousand) food + drink-lovers who made the nice list this year…or should we say awesome list. From foodies to wine-lovers, check out our top gift ideas for the flavor fanatics in your life. Yes, that means you too!
Next-Level Wine Decanter
A decanter is a must for the wine-lover in your life. Perfect for holiday hosting and beyond, this two-in-one decanter features a built-in aerator and a sleek, luxurious look.
Wine Chilled to Perfection
This freestanding wine cooler quickly cools a single bottle of wine, making it the perfect appliance for your wine group’s host with the most.
Stunning Handcrafted Kitchenware
The Stella Falone Café Paddle and Tongs Bundles include two pieces of beautifully crafted kitchenware made with West African ebony. The Ebony Café Tongs offer easy handling of charcuterie, fruits, and cheeses that pair perfectly with your favorite glass of wine.
Restaurant-Quality Oil Set
Created by acclaimed chef Brian Malarkey, this trio includes the three oils you’ll ever need to make restaurant-quality meals at home including a blending oil, cooking oil, and finishing oil.
Three Months of European Cheese
What pairs better with wine than charcuterie board? (If you ask us, nearly nothing!) This unique subscription service delivers Italian, Spanish, and French cheesy-goodness to anyone on your nice list.
Mouth-watering Meal at Top San Diego Eateries
If there’s one thing our foodies rely on us for, it’s our expertise in knowing some awesome local eateries! Treat the foodie in your life with a mouth-watering meal while also supporting San Diego’s local chefs and restaurants. Here are some of our go-to local foodie spots:
Verbena Kitchen
Sip-worthy Spirits
We don’t know about you, but nothing gets us in the holiday spirit like a sip-worthy cocktail or two! Whether straight, skaken or stirred, here are our top recommendations on gift-worthy spirits:
Amaro: Fernet-Branca
Gin: Empress Gin
Rum: Mount Gay Rum
Tequila: 400 Conejos, Reserva de la Familia
Vodka: Broken Shed Vodka, Hangar 1
Whiskey: First Light Whiskey, Maker’s Mark, Stranahan’s
Virtual Wine Tastings + Wine Region Explorations
SommCon, a conference for beverage professionals and #SDBayFest sister event, offers a streaming service for the serious beverage enthusiasts featuring virtual classes on the world of wine, beer, and spirits. A subscription to SommGo by SommCon comes with hours of learning, wine tastings, and more lead by some of the best in the beverage business.
Game Night for Foodies
From culinary science and baking skills to celebrity chefs and exotic cuisine, this trivia game puts your food knowledge to the test and brings a competitive flair to holiday parties.
Tis’ the season for eggnog-filled mugs, champagne toasts, and all things gingerbread – the holidays are here. We know a few (thousand) food + drink-lovers who made the nice list this year…or should we say awesome list. From foodies to wine-lovers, check out our top gift ideas for the flavor fanatics in your life. Yes, that means you too!
Wine Chilled to Perfection
This freestanding wine cooler quickly cools a single bottle of wine, making it the perfect appliance for your wine group’s host with the most.
Next-Level Wine Decanter
A decanter is a must for the wine-lover in your life. Perfect for holiday hosting and beyond, this two-in-one decanter features a built-in aerator and a sleek, luxurious look.
Stunning Handcrafted Kitchenware
The Stella Falone Café Paddle and Tongs Bundles include two pieces of beautifully crafted kitchenware made with West African ebony. The Ebony Café Tongs offer easy handling of charcuterie, fruits, and cheeses that pair perfectly with your favorite glass of wine.
Three Months of European Cheese
What pairs better with wine than charcuterie board? (If you ask us, nearly nothing!) This unique subscription service delivers Italian, Spanish, and French cheesy-goodness to anyone on your nice list.
Restaurant-Quality Oil Set
Created by acclaimed chef Brian Malarky, this trio includes the three oils you’ll ever need to make restaurant-quality meals at home including a blending oil, cooking oil, and finishing oil.
Mouth-watering Meal at Top San Diego Eateries
If there’s one thing our foodies rely on us for, it’s our expertise in knowing some awesome local eateries! Treat the foodie in your life with a mouth-watering meal while also supporting San Diego’s local chefs and restaurants. Here are some of our go-to local foodie spots:
Cochi Dorado
Q & A Restaurant and Oyster Bar
Verbena Kitchen
A Weekend Full of Flavor + Fun
All the awesome, none of the wrapping paper! Give the most delicious weekend San Diego has to offer at the 19th annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival. From a walk around wine tasting to a day full of San Diego’s best food and wine, tickets to #SDBayFest are sure to give Santa a run for his money.
Sip-worthy Spirits
We don’t know about you, but nothing gets us in the holiday spirit like a sip-worthy cocktail or two! Whether straight, skaken or stirred, here are our top recommendations on gift-worthy spirits:
Amaro: Fernet-Branca
Gin: Empress Gin
Rum: Mount Gay Rum
Tequila: 400 Conejos, Reserva de la Familia
Vodka: Broken Shed Vodka, Hangar 1
Whiskey: First Light Whiskey, Maker’s Mark, Stranahan’s
Virtual Wine Tastings + Wine Region Explorations
SommCon, a conference for beverage professionals and #SDBayFest sister event, offers a streaming service for the serious beverage enthusiasts featuring virtual classes on the world of wine, beer, and spirits. A subscription to SommGo by SommCon includes hours of wine education, tastings, and regional explorations lead by some of the most influential voices in beverage. Bonus, no wrapping paper needed!
Game Night for Foodies
From culinary science and baking skills to celebrity chefs and exotic cuisine, this trivia game puts your food knowledge to the test and brings a competitive flair to holiday parties.
