We all have that special “foodie” in our lives. You know – the kind of person that would stop traffic to try the newest restaurant in town. Or skip out on Wednesday night trivia just to catch the latest episode of Top Chef. And don’t even get us started on their love for cheese and wine – it’s all too much.
But at least these gourmands make it easy for us when it comes to the holiday season. From gift baskets to cooking classes, you can easily find something for every foodie in your life. Fortunately, we’ve taken the liberty of doing that for you by rounding up our favorite locally-inspired gifts for foodies this holiday season.
Dancing Deer Bakery Treats
Boston-based bakery, Dancing Deer, offers every kind of holiday treat imaginable. From gift baskets of cookie towers and brownies to mixes and cookie kits, this bakery has the perfect gift option for your sugar-addicted friend. For information on pricing and offerings, check here.
Bully Boy Distillers
Need something for the cocktail lover in your life? This local craft distillery is offering a holiday gift pack filled with 375 ml bottles of American Straight Whiskey and Boston Rum, as well as two hand-cut and branded wooden coasters. The packages are $45.99 and available at retailers in New England. The distillery is also offering their popular Hub Punch, a versatile rum infusion made with fruit and botanicals. The Hub Punch is available for $28.99. For information on retailers, check here.
City Dining Cards
Support local businesses and give your foodie friend a stocking stuffer they’ll use all year. A deck of City Dining Cards offers 50 $10 discounts to locally owned restaurants in the Boston area. The deck costs $20 and is available for purchase online.
Gift Certificate for a Boston Foodie Tour
Give the gift of a Boston Foodie Tour this holiday season. Boston Foodie Tours offer three different tour options, including Premium Tours, Standard Tours and Neighborhood Tours. The food explorations cover a variety of Boston restaurants and various neighborhoods depending on what you prefer. For more information and pricing, check here.
Central Bottle Wine + Provisions Gifts
Central Bottle may be known for their excellent wine selection but their beer options aren’t too shabby either. And if you’re looking for a gift basket with the perfect combination of cheese, wine, beer and other tasty provisions, we recommend checking out Central Bottle’s packages, which include everything from jams and salami to cheeseboards, honey and IPA’s. For information on offerings and prices, check here.
Cookbooks by Local Chefs
There’s no better way to give your foodie a taste of Boston than by giving them a cookbook written by their favorite local chef. Many of Boston’s most highly-acclaimed chefs have written their own cookbooks. We recommend gifting Chef Jeremy Sewall’s newly released cookbook, “The New England Kitchen: Fresh Takes on Seasonal Recipes.” For information and price, check here.
A Cooking Class at the BCAE
The BCAE (Boston Center for Adult Education) offers an extensive list of cooking classes for the wannabe chef in your life. Purchase a cooking class or wine pairing class for the two of you next January. Prices vary – for more information, check here.
EH Chocolatier’s Seasonal Chocolates
Does your foodie friend also have a sweet tooth? EH Chocolatier, located in Somerville, offers a wide variety of seasonal artisan chocolates, including a holiday bon bon collection, peppermint bark, sipping chocolates, and more. For information on their offerings and prices, check here.
Tickets to the Upcoming Boston Wine Expo
If you’re foodie also happens to be a wino, then we have the gift for them. The 24th Annual Boston Wine Expo is returning to the Seaport this February and advance tickets are now on sale. For information on ticket prices, check here.
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