How many times have you heard, “I have everything that I need” only to find out that they really don’t? Rather than ask again, this year our editors have collected cool, on-trend unique, gifts for him, just in time for you to say thank you for all that you do!
Backpack by Daniel Patrick
Daniel Patrick’s collections draw a number of inspirations that are true to who Daniel is and this identity become more and more poignant from collection to collection. We have chosen this brilliant DP backpack.
Stow First Class Leather Tech Case
STOW has disrupted the world of travel accessories. Their contemporary, colorful and practical designs are meticulously hand-crafted for a lifetime of use. We have chosen this stunning leather tech case for that special someone.
ARRAW Spider-Man Watch
RJ Spider-Man Watch Collection, time will tell with this technically innovative collection, created in partnership with Disney and MARVEL, the ARRAW Spider-Man Tourbillonand the new skeletonized ARRAW Spider-Man mechanical timepiece.
Eastern Standard Provisions Gift Box
We are all in love with this Boston-based brand, their deep roots throughout New England, is fiercely passionate in their pursuit of making the best soft pretzels on the planet, and our entire team agrees!
Oceano Chardonnay Wine
Oceano Wines is a joint venture between Rachel Martin and Kurt Deutsch. Together they decided to make wine from a very specific place, Spanish Springs Vineyard, on the coast of San Luis Obispo, California. We stumbled across this refreshing and truly delicious chardonnay, a must for this holiday season.
Lasvit Fine Collection of Mouth-Blown Glasses
The fine collection of mouth-blown table glasses is composed of individual pieces, all handcrafted by traditional artisan glassmakers. Lasvit offers this flexible copper mold that allows the fluid glass to form its distinct shape of free-flowing circles. Every piece is one of a kind, for him.
Speedster Capsule Heritage Leather Jacket
Speedster Capsule Collection Heritage Motocross Leather Jacket, drawing inspiration from the legendary Porsche Speedster automobile, practical with sporty details. Keep him warm this holiday season.
ROAM Luggage
ROAM Luggage, the first brand that allows you to fully customize your suitcase to match your personality. When two founders were building the TUMI brand, they were propelled by a desire to create the best luggage in the world. That quest for the extraordinary has always been what drives this unique brand.
Men’s Wool Felt Slippers
Step into a pair of handcrafted men’s wool felt slippers and step into something good. Made by Nepalese women with natural wool from New Zealand sheep and Himayalan buffalo leather soles, the simple slip-on slippers keep feet warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
For the past 10 years, our editors have scoured the planet to bring to you our holiday favs. Each week, we will be posting a few ideas to help with your holiday shopping throughout the new year. Stay Tuned!
Give your feet the gift of comfort with our Editor in Chief’s favorite pick this year – better materials, better design, carries through to better factories and shipping methods. AllBirds think that our planet deserves better. Less waste and pollution. More thoughtfulness and accountability.
Allbirds RunnerAllBirds Savanna Wool Runners
Furniture by MGBW: Often referred to as the masters of modern home furnishings, co-founders Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams bring the perfect blend of business and creative energy to our brand. “Make a statement during the holidays and year-round with sculptural pieces that add pops of color and a hint of sparkle.” —Bob Williams
MGBW Faux Fur Chair
FiFi Chair in Tibetan Orchid Fur
Krankz Audio MAXX headphones are a must-have in headphones. They are a go-to for the audiophile. Krankz headphones have a clear and powerful sound. Each pair has a built-in microphone and automatic call notification for easily switching between music audio and phone calls when paired to your smartphone.
Parker Tote
Our Editor in Chief swears by The Parker Tote. The polished, black and gold tote transforms into a fully padded backpack with two hideaway straps. The roomy interior organizer section easily holds a 15.6″ laptop, a notebook, and a full complement of daily necessities, and has a back panel that slides over luggage handles. So whether you’re going to work, traveling, or just exploring the city for a day, this tote/backpack has you covered.
Villa One Tequila
Unlike other tequilas, Villa One sources 100% blue weber agave from both the Highland and Lowland regions of Jalisco, Mexico. This unique combination of agave flavors combines herbaceous, earthy Lowland notes with the sweeter, fruity notes of Highland agave, resulting in a distinct, rounded profile.
“Nick Jonas and I share a love for tequila and we wanted to do something really special and also really accessible. Our partner is Stoli, and the product is from an artisanal distillery in Tequila, Mexico that has one of Mexico’s most famous distillers. We are so proud of this collaboration.” –John Varvatos
Krankz Audio MAXX headphones
Founded in 1940 by Murray Greenberg, Murray’s Cheese is proud to be a Greenwich Village tradition and part of the neighborhood’s rich food history. Murray’s Cheese‘s Cheese of the Month Club is for the classic cheese lovers and cheese newbies. Whether you’re just diving into the delicious world of fromage or you’re looking to get your hands on some timeless favorites, this rotating collection of approachable and iconic cheeses is one snackable selection that’s guaranteed to please any palate.
Murray’s Cheese Pick of the Month
Moët & Chandon is thrilled to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Moët Impérial, an important milestone in the extraordinary journey of a global icon of celebration. Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut 150th Anniversary Limited Edition Bottle & Gift Box Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut was first created in 1869, named Impérial in honor of Napoleon, a close friend of the Champagne House’s Moët family.
Moët & Chandon 150 Anniversary Gift Box
Hourglass, the cruelty-free beauty brand, is known for its innovation and commitment to reinventing luxury cosmetics. The complexion, color, and skincare are crafted to be undetectably transformative while effortless to apply. Hourglass gives you the ultimate collection of vegan brushes. This set includes 17 ultra-soft pieces designed to enhance the complexion, cheeks, and eyes, including four exclusive brushes. Made from high-grade, PETA-approved Taklon bristles, the collection is enclosed in a protective vegan-leather case.
Hourglass Vega Brush Set and Case
Since 1987, Jonas Studio’s goal has been simple-to-construct visionary pieces that reflect a signature style. The key to their design process is an appreciation for evolving lifestyles, tied to a desire to tap into Manhattan’s vivacious energy–the perfect gift this holiday.
Bowery Electric Red Wrap
For wine lovers, we choose a few special wines this year. Sbragia Family Vineyards winemaker Adam Sbragia continues his family’s legacy in Dry Creek Valley, launching his own brand, Home Field Red Blend. Produced from the 2016 vintage, the debut wine is crafted from five grape varieties grown in six different vineyards. Perfectly priced and superb for any dinner party!
Home Field Red Blend by Sbragia Family Vineyards
Another favorite is Spottswoode Cabernet 2017. Great vineyard sites are rare, and part of defining them is their ability to ripen fruit that allows for a consistently extraordinary wine. We fell in love with this delicious Spottswoode Cabernet, a must for the holiday season or anytime.
SPOTTSWOODE ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017
Knours is an innovative brand that addresses the link between the changes in hormones and our skin to help achieve healthy skin wellness. Knours Starter Kit is a perfect stocking stuffer. Be sure to pick one up for all year long.
Knours Starter Kit
Makeup that empowers, a prestige beauty brand rooted in empowerment, REALHER was co-founded by beauty industry veterans Megan Merid and Bill Xiang. We love cruelty free–just one of our Publisher’s favs. Get the limited sturdy, metallic, rose-gold tote that includes day-to-day essentials. Perfect for the makeup lover!
Rosé Mansion, the wine tasting experience dedicated to the history and allure of the pink-hued, warm-weather favorite, launches an all-new experience for 2019. Building off of last summer’s sold-out run, guests looking for a shareable and fun experience that takes wine tasting and education to a whole new level will have multiple opportunities to dive into the 7,000-year history and resurgence of rosé, one of the most popular wines on the market today.
The all-new Rosé Mansion will bring the pink from around the world to a picture-perfect experience in New York City. Taking over 32,000 square feet (over twice the size of last year’s Mansion), Rosé Mansion will feature a labyrinth of 14 rooms for wine lovers to explore, learn and ‘gram, including Cleopatra’s Palace, a 1960s-themed Acid Test, and a vintage Airline Lounge.
Photo by James Coletta
Following a self-guided tour, guests can enjoy the Mansion’s “RoséLand.” Expanded extensively for 2019, RoséLand is part playground, part party space, where New York’s largest selection of Rosé wine meets the ultimate celebration destination. Attendees can purchase bottles and glasses of their favorite wines and other beverages while enjoying private cabanas, a tree house and picnic area, tacos, and snacks from Taco Dumbo, and interactive elements such as chandelier swings and photo booths. A retail space and gift shop, open to the public, rounds out the experience.
Here’s a sneak peek at a few of the new rooms in Rosé Mansion NYC:
Vineyard Installation: Soon after arriving, guests will be transported right into the middle of a vineyard, surrounded by rows of grapevines. After walking through a mirror-lined maze, each guest picks up their own, personalized Govino wine glass for their tasting journey.
Choose Your Own Adventure Sweet Wine: Guests will follow a flow chart to find their own biological preferences for sweet or bitter flavors. At the end, each guest’s tasting sample will depend on how they answered the questions.
Cleopatra’s Palace: Go back in time to Ancient Egypt to learn about Cleopatra’s penchant for Brachetto wine and live like a queen. Guests will lounge on thrones while they sip Brachetto in a truly luxurious sensory experience, as the scent of spices and oils from Ancient Egypt mingle with lush fabrics, art, and artifacts.
Celebration Room: Rosé is made for celebrating, whether it’s birthdays, weddings, graduations, or just every day. Glitter cannons, a giant cake, giant furniture, bright colors, firework imagery, and other surprises will make each guest feel like the life of the party.
Traditional Winery: Drink wine straight from the tank as Rose Mansion ambassadors share details on how wine is produced. This room will have giant wine barrels and the look and feel of a traditional wine tasting room, with infographics and dioramas explaining the wine-making process.
Photo by James Coletta
In addition to the wine tasting tour and access to RoséLand, Rosé Mansion will offer an ongoing series of wine tasting workshops, touching on rosé varietals, unusual grapes, Wines from New York State, France vs California, Southern Hemisphere Favorites, and an Exclusive Champagne Tasting.
Rosé Mansion’s new home takes over the entire second floor of the Manhattan Mall, where it will have a private entrance and address at 111 W. 32nd Street, near Penn Station.
Tickets are on sale today, April 16th, and range from $35–$45, but if you buy before April 21st you get a $10 discount on all ticket purchases. Food, wine, and private cabanas in RoséLand can be reserved for an additional fee. Tickets include access to the Rosé Mansion experience, eight wine tastings, a Rosé Mansion collectible pin, a Rosé Mansion wine glass by Govino, as well as access to RoséLand.
There’s nothing we love more than a crisp glass of wine and a luscious chunk of cheese. As outdoor entertaining season returns, La Cafette and Murray’sCheese are ready to remind you how it’s done. The duo will be hosting a wine and cheese pairing class at the Williamsburg restaurant on April 10th at 7:00 PM. The 80-minute class costs $40 per person and will be led by French wine expert and Level 3 sommelier Yann Bouey of wine importer Wineberry. The class will feature five delicious pairings, and if you’re still hungry after you can order one of La Cafette’s French classics like escargots or steak tartare. Get your tickets today!
Eataly Flatiron has two special ways to drink and dine on the rooftop at Serra Alpina by Birreria. Their Winter Happy Hour from 5–7 PM every Monday–Friday features $10 cocktails and wines by the glass and takes reservations.
Courtesy of Eataly
Starting January 30th they are also offering Wine Dinners Under the Stars with prominent Italian winemakers on their rooftop. The dinners pair vintages from prominent winemakers with a multi-course dinner. Tickets are $95 per person and can be purchased here.
There has always seemed to be a sharp divide between beer and wine, both in composition and in culture. Although with the rise in popularity of craft beer and craft beer breweries we’re seeing hoppier additions to fine dining beverage menus, there still existed a gap in the bridge between wine and beer – until now. Dogfish Head Brewery has effectively closed this gap with a new release that’s the closest to being wine a beer can legally be, the aptly named Mixed Media.
Dogfish Head, coming from its humble beginnings as the smallest commercial brewery in America back in 1995, has grown to be a powerhouse in the craft beer scene, providing a wide range of both old standard and more experimental beers, also including several restaurants and a growing spirits division in their empire. Citing spontaneity and experimentation as two of its core values, while also putting out a wine-beer hybrid every year since the late 90s, Dogfish Head concocting a beer that takes 49% of its fermentables from grapes isn’t too tricky a picture to paint. Mixed Media weighs in with a 7.5% ABV and a spicy, white wine body, touting notes of sweet melon and white grape, according to the brewers, who go on to say that this new brew is perfect for “wine drinkers who are at beer drinking occasions.”
Mixed Media will make its debut at the end of this month, preceding the return of their Festina Pêche neo-Berliner Weisse in early May. For more release dates, restaurant locations and information about the company, visit the brewery’s website, and to stay on top of the latest news in beer, wine and everything else food, head over to our dining section.
