The way to the heart is the stomach so we’d argue there is no better gift than food. From top-notch ingredients to regional specialties, check out the best gifts for the foodie in your life below. And as you continue your holiday shopping, be sure to check out the rest of our holiday gift guides for the foodies, fashionistas, tech titans and more.
See also: The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
There’s a reason you think of the holidays when you think of Harry & David. Embrace seasonal cheer with a gift box of delectable treats, like gouda cheese, pepper and onion relish, milk chocolate-covered cherries, chocolate truffles and more. $109.99
The roots of authentic Italian dining in Los Angeles can be traced to Angelini Osteria, a renowned Beverly Grove restaurant that has been open for more than twenty years. Bring some of the culinary magic right home with Gino Angelini’s artisanal sauces, which bottle up his philosophy that the best food is simple and made with the highest-quality ingredients. Options include organic marinara, limone and amatriciana, among others. $24.98+
For more than 25 years, Magnolia Bakery has earned a well-won reputation that no one does banana pudding quite like them. Give the gift of creamy dessert bliss with this six-cup multipack. $58
You don’t have to be in Chicago to gift an award-winning pizza. Hand-made from scratch with mozzarella cheese, plum tomatoes and fresh toppings, these legendary pizzas have been a Windy City staple since the ‘70s. $129.99
Ideal for friends and family who are masters of cooking, Eataly’s Maestro D’olio Set is a curated selection of the best extra virgin olive oils from Liguria, Umbria, Sicilia and Lazio. $139.90
When you gift a Blue Bottle subscription, you’re gifting coffee that is highly curated, of meticulous quality, is ethically sourced and comes from small-batch roasts. Even better, you can personalize the subscription according to whether they love espresso, cold brew or other blends. $13+
You’ll warm the soul and belly with this gumbo. Serving Creole cuisine since 1893, Commander’s Palace Legendary Seafood Gumbo is an expertly seasoned stew featuring okra, shrimp and more classic flavors. $89.95
First Light Farms Wagyu Tenderloin
First Light Farms has an exclusive invite-only steak club, but that doesn’t mean you can’t also reap the benefits of the New Zealand-based company’s excellent offerings. Opt for the customer-favorite wagyu tenderloin. The untrimmed wagyu tenderloin can be cut into steaks or roasted whole, but is always tender. What’s more, First Light Farms products are non-GMO, hala and humane. $145
Ladurée Macarons Gift Box
Who says you should only hope for a little blue box? We say Ladurée’s gold-trimmed, pale green boxes are just as exciting. Gift a little bit of Paris with the 35-macaron gift box, which includes traditional and seasonal options. $122.50
Mike’s Pastry Cannolis
Treat your loved ones to a Boston favorite. The only North End shop to make cannoli shells in-house, Mike’s Pastry is legendary for the Italian dessert. This kit comes with enough to make 10 of the ricotta cheese cannolis and includes shells, choice of plain or chocolate filling, chocolate chips, pistachio nuts and confectioner’s sugar. $55
Photography by: Courtesy Harry & David; Photo by Dylan + Jeni; Courtesy Magnolia Bakery; Goldbelly; Eataly; Blue Bottle Coffee; First Light Farms; Ladurée
