For the Foodie

H O L I D A Y GIFTS For the Foodie

Cheesemonger’s Picks - Cheese of the Month Club

What more can we say? A year-long subscription to a cheese-of-the-month club. With a group of 3-4 unique cheeses hand-selected by our cheesemongers each month, this collection is guaranteed to tickle and inspire the senses. Items are chosen from the highest quality selections from the best international and domestic producers and hand-picked at peak ripeness.

Bona Furtuna NA – Trapani Sea Salt Collection

From Italy, this sea salt collection has even the hardest to impress foodie covered. The Sicilian salts are processed organically and sustainably and includes a variety of sea salt flavors: 100% sea salt, organic lemon, organic garlic, and organic oregano flowers.

Fulton Fish Market – Seafood Bundles

As America’s oldest fish market, New York City’s Fulton Fish Market delivers everything from oysters to salmon to scallops nationwide. Sign your favorite foodie up for a custom box of all their favorites, including tools and spices, or give the gift of paella, with a dinner box that includes PEI Mussels, frozen shrimp, littleneck clams and fresh squid.

Two Tumbleweeds – Foodie Dice

Even the best home chef and foodie extraordinaire at times scratches their head when thinking of what to cook for dinner. Here is a remedy that everyone in the family will enjoy playing. Select the five primary dice -- protein, cooking method, grain/ carb, herb, bonus ingredient – add a seasonal veggie die and roll. There are over 186,000 possible meal combinations and the dice are also vegetarian and vegan friendly.

Crowd Cow – The Care Package

Wow your friends and family this holiday season with a gift of mouthwatering, restaurant-quality meat and seafood — from the world’s rarest Japanese wagyu steaks to heritage pork, pasture-raised chicken, grass-fed steaks, and more. Perfect for the foodie — choose from a curated gift bundle or make your own personalized gift box.

BLACK BOOK

INTERNATIONAL FAIRE

PUMPKIN. IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT PSL’S (PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES, FOR NON-STARBUCKS READERS). AND DURING THIS SEASON, THIS GOURD BECOMES THE STAR OF MANY GET-TOGETHER SHOWS. SOUPS ARE GUZZLED AND GOBBLED AT EPIC PROPORTIONS. SCONES ARE ACCENTED WITH ITS FLAVOR. PUMPKIN BREADS ARE FOUND EVERYWHERE. BUT PUMPKIN STRETCHES FAR BEYOND THESE STAPLES. IF YOU ARE TRAVELING TO ANY OF THESE GREAT AMERICAN CITIES – MAKE SURE NOT TO MISS ONE OF THESE AMAZING PUMPKIN TREATS.

BOTTEGA NAPA VALLEY —YOUNTVILLE, CALIF.

Chef Michael Chiarello spends his days off set at the Food Network at his restaurant Bottega Napa Valley whipping up an incredible Pumpkin and Fontina Risotto. The nutty flavors of this fresh take on an Italian dish are only accentuated by the warm ambiance of Bottega, perfect for an autumn meal.

DOR-STOP RESTAURANT — PITTSBURGH

This family operation is known for being such a cozy neighborhood favorite that Guy Fieri brought his parents here. Located on a corner, this popular local establishment often has lines out the door. Its Peanut Butter and Sweet Pumpkin Hotcakes are amazing.

GIACOMO’S RISTORANTE — BOSTON

At this tiny restaurant, the line goes down the block seven days a week, but don’t let that stop you from trying the Pumpkin Ravioli and the Pumpkin Tortellini.

CRANBERRY ISLAND KITCHEN — FREEPORT, MAINE

In Freeport, Maine, bakers Karen and Carol bested Bobby with their Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Cream Cheese. Besides their talents in the kitchen, Karen and Carol attribute their win to their dedication to using fresh, local Maine ingredients, including Maine maple sugar.