It feels good giving gifts to the people you love and we think it’s even better to support great people in the process. We’d like to share some of our favorite gift recommendations – great ideas – for your internet shopping consideration. Some things food related, others not so much. Support your (local?) friends and artists this year.
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Ceramic plates, bowls, and mugs from Paper Store will be a terrific way to serve your friends and family –– or show them off in a nice glass cabinet or something.
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White Zinfandel Magazine & Diner Journal Magazines.
The food issue of White Zinfandel was one of the more enjoyable food related publications of 2011 – inspired by Gordon Matta Clark’s restaurant of the same name (“Food”, that is).
Diner Journal keeps getting better. We recommend getting a subscription!
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Always With Honor’s “Mars” Tote bag. This would work well for carrying all kinds of things, plus, it looks great.
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Ashtray by Absolute Classic Masterpieces
What’s nicer than the occassional cigarette after an amazing meal? Even if you don’t smoke, an ashtray is a polite way to let your guests know where and when you might condone a cigarette. This is a brilliant take on a restaurant supply classic of an almost bygone era.
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Ice Cream Sunday posters from Absolute Sellout. “Under-promise and over-deliver.”
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Pewter plates and cups by Tim Parsons, available at ODLCO.
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Limited edition marble wrapped chocolate bars from Mary & Matt.
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Borosilicate Glass. It’s super clear and you can heat it on a direct flame. This mug from KIOSK would be great for beer or super hot chocolate. Plus, it has a great little handle.
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Enameled Cutlery by Bran. It might look unassuming, but enamelled cutlery feels like an old friend. You will want to use the same fork forever.
