Holiday Gifts for the Foodie Who Has Everything
We have officially entered the Christmas countdown! Santa is coming quick, and even if you’ve done a bunch of shopping already, we’re willing to bet there’s at least one person on your list that still has you stumped. We all have someone like that in our lives; the person who has everything. What do you get someone like that?! We recommend FOOD (no surprise there). Everyone loves having something good to eat or drink, and not a lot of people really treat themselves when it comes to the culinary world.
There is plenty of delicious gifting out there for the taking though! Local restaurants and brands have amazing offerings that you can pick-up before your holiday gathering, or have shipped to your favorite far-off foodie. Order soon to have them before Santa arrives!
Holiday Butcher Box from Publican Quality Meats
For those who want to take a big ole’ bite out of their present, a butcher box full of Midwest meats is the way to go. Sourced by the very best in the business, the Publican Quality Meats team, this is a great gift for a couple or even a whole family to enjoy. That’s because it’s packed! The box comes with two Slagel Farm ribeyes with PQM steak seasoning, a jar of pork and duck rillettes with a loaf of sourdough bread from Publican Quality Bread, a pack of PQM bacon, 6 house made sausages, a Publican marinated chicken, and a copy of “Cooking for Good Times” by Chef Paul Kahan so you’ll know all the best recipes to try with your food.
Birch Road Club Membership
Give the gift of foodie fun! The new Birch Road social clubhouse has BYOB locations in Roscoe Village and Lincoln Park that offers everything from a daytime co-working space and member-only events to date nights, game nights, wine and spirits appreciation nights and private gatherings. Memberships include locker, unlimited access to the club, two guests anytime and invites to exclusive member events. Plus, it’s women-owned! Perfect for girl’s nights with your favorite people.
Goddess and Grocer Christmas Cookie Kit
The little foodies in your life will love this one! Order this kit of nine holiday cookies + sprinkles and frosting and get ready for a night of family fun ahead. The Goddess bakery team is truly top notch, so you can also order treats like Dutch Apple Pie and holiday cupcakes alongside the cookie kit. This woman-led company stocks other Chicago brands like Mott Street and Tortello too. When you pick up your desserts, make sure you leave time to wander their stores and grab some more last-minute gift items!
Starbucks Reserve Christmas 2021
There’s nothing like a cozy cup of coffee on Christmas morning or New Year’s Day. Still in your jammies, surrounded by all your favorite people, with a warm mug in your hands. It’s the holiday dream! Pick up a special brew and bring it home with you for the holidays to impress your family. The Starbucks Reserve® Roastery’s Christmas 2021 can be bought in bags of whole beans or ready-to-brew coffee. Bring it as a literal housewarming gift or wrap it up in a bow for the coffee-lover in your life.
Vanille Patisserie Christmas Cookie Tree Ornaments
Help your food-loving family and friends upgrade their Christmas trees this year! No ornament will stand a chance hanging next to the baked goodness of Vanille’s cookie ornaments. These are perfect for gift exchanges or for your favorite co-worker. Vanille also has tons of decorating kits for cookies, cakes and more! Check out their full holiday menu here.
City Winery Gift Boxes
Locally made with grapes from the best vineyards worldwide, but produced right in Chicago, these wines are perfect to bring to your next holiday party. You can focus on reds, whites, or choose a bottle from their Chicago Series (think Hyde Park Pinot Noir or West Loop Red Blend). Gift it now, then enjoy it together in the new year.
The Cake Cookie by Budzy
Plenty of families and friends gather together during the holidays to bake cookies. Plus, you’re going to need treats for Santa! When you give the gift of Budzy though, your cookies will come from a local woman and Black-owned business. The Cake Cookie Mix comes in cute packaging you won’t even have to wrap, and the mix contains 250mg of CBD. CBD-lovers and bakers will LOVE these Oatmeal Peanut Butter Raisin desserts.
Three Dots and a Dash Holiday Bundles
The next time you’re out in River North, pop in to this much-loved speakeasy and pick up some merch, too! Three Dots and a Dash has three special gift boxes for the holidays. The first gift box includes a Reindeer Mug, Elf Mug and snow globe. The second gift includes a t-shirt (style and size of your choice), beanie and snow globe. The third gift box is our favorite and comes with a Rum Barrel Mug, Skully Totem Mug and a snow globe. You can gift a bit of the tropics, with a bit of Midwestern love thrown in too!
Check out other holiday gift ideas - including our 2021/2022 Culinary Guide - in our other round-up!
By Kaleigh Glaza | Market Editor