The 35 Best Food and Drink Gifts of the Season

Carnegie Deli Rye Chocolate Chip Cookie Tin

A limited release from former Midtown bastion of towering pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, these soft and chewy, oversize malt-kissed rye chocolate chip cookies were inspired by two 1930s classics: the original Toll House cookie (first baked in 1938, a year after Carnegie opened) and the traditional New York rye bread that’s been part of the DNA of Carnegie Deli since its debut. $80 for eight

Pat LaFrieda Dry-Aged Steak Tasting Flight

This steak set from beloved New York butcher Pat LaFrieda spotlights how time, temperature and humidity transform beef. It includes eight 16-ounce USDA Prime Black Angus bone-in New York strip steaks, which progress from the sweet, pure flavor of a fresh wet-aged cut to the deep, funky umami notes developed over 30, 45 and 60 days of dry aging. $300

Marky’s Deluxe Beluga Caviar Experience

Beluga grade 000 represents the highest tier produced — and Marky’s is the nation’s sole legal purveyor (Beluga imports to the US are otherwise banned). The stunning gray-gold pearls are prized for their impressive size, pronounced pop and rich, creamy, nutty flavor. Available in 28-, 50-, 100- and 250-gram tins, Marky’s packages its Beluga in a deep ocean-blue lacquered box that resembles a luxury watch case, complete with a mother-of-pearl plate, two spoons and a caviar key. $685-$4,740

Valerie Confections Eggnog Petits Fours

Los Angeles confectionary queen Valerie Gordon is celebrated for her retro-inspired sweets, especially her petit fours — diminutive cubes of sponge cake typically layered with buttercream and preserves. This holiday season she unveils an eggnog-inspired edition: Each of the 12 bites includes nutmeg butter cake layered with Maker’s Mark bourbon ganache, enrobed in white chocolate and finished with chocolate pearls and 23-karat gold leaf. $64

Erewhon’s Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie Kit

Erewhon’s cult-favorite, celebrity-backed $20 smoothies are now available as a make-at-home kit. Although the Southern California wellness market’s first online release of its Hailey Bieber-designed Strawberry Glaze smoothie (enriched with collagen and sea moss) sold out in minutes, it continues to restock, dropping batches every other week. Each set includes preportioned packs of the exact ingredients used in-store (enough for four servings), a 28-ounce carton of Malk almond milk and Erewhon-branded cups for the full experience. $100 for four 20-oz smoothies

Koji Barista Box

This Japanese drink set has a secret ingredient that will kick your matcha and hojicha (roasted green tea) lattes to the next level: koji syrup, a delicate, softly sweet and mildly nutty syrup made from upcycled rice and koji (a mold-inoculated fermented grain used to produce umami-rich foods like miso). Also in the mix, 20g of matcha, hojicha powder, a traditional bamboo whisk and bamboo tea scoop. Pro tip: Try the koji syrup as a sweetener in coffee or cocktails for a subtle umami hit. $108

The Great Chestnut Experiment x MZ Wallace

Brooklyn, New York-based company the Great Chestnut Experiment is reviving the lost tradition of roasted chestnuts with its domestically-grown candy sweet crop. This year the founders have teamed up with accessory brand MZ Wallace on a limited edition quilted, chestnut brown (naturally) vanity bag filled with two pounds of chestnuts, a scoring tool and paper cones for serving. $125

Ballerina Farm Protein Powder

Made with grass-fed whey protein and enriched with collagen and colostrum, this delicious protein powder with no synthetic additives comes from Utah’s Instagram-famous farmstead brand Ballerina Farm. The most recent drop is an almondy blend with chocolate and coconut. Mix with water or your milk of choice for a light, silky and frothy drink with the texture of melted marshmallows. $57 for 2.28 pounds

Tabletop

etúHOME Cake Stand

From an Atlanta-based homeware brand, this charming scallop-edged cake stand crafted from warm acacia is inspired by the graceful curves and motifs of 18th century European architecture. The sturdy 9-pound pedestal measures 15 inches in diameter and is naturally moisture-resistant and antibacterial. $145

Sierra Shino Serving Bowl

A statement bowl ideal for a salad, pesto pasta or a farmers market haul, this shallow 13-inch vessel from Oakland, California, ceramics maker Sarah Kersten Studio has been a longtime collection staple. Recently she upgraded the design with this earthy, Japanese-inspired finish in warm, opalescent brown-and-cream tones. $144

Quince Flower Cup by J. & L. Lobmeyr

To complement the dining room refresh of his seasonal San Francisco restaurant Quince, chef Michael Tusk and his wife, Lindsay, also overhauled its collection of service pieces, collaborating with artisans from Sweden to Japan. Among the new additions are delicate, limited-edition mouth-blown, lead-free crystal glasses from Austrian maker J. & L. Lobmeyr, each with hand-painted citrus blossoms — a motif once featured on a Quince menu. $80

No Reservations Wine Charms

Dress up your wineglass with these whimsical charms inspired by New York’s most beloved bites — bagels and lox, rainbow cookies, soft pretzels and spicy tuna temaki. Each enamel charm doubles as a drink marker, so every guest can spot their glass in style. $48 for four

Haand Butter Dish

This round pastel butter dish is a longtime bestseller for North Carolina ceramics brand Haand. This year the team refreshed its design, enlarging and flattening the lid handle for easier use. Chic enough to leave on the counter, the porcelain piece is dishwasher- and microwave-safe and can accommodate one standard stick of butter sliced in half. $80

Kintsugi Set

There’s nothing worse than breaking a favorite piece of pottery — unless, of course, you mend it beautifully. The Japanese tradition of kintsugi — the art of repairing broken ceramics with gold, which celebrates rather than conceals the cracks — transforms damage into design. This beginner’s kintsugi kit from Kyoto-based artisan shop POJ Studio includes the basics to try the craft at home: 24k gold powder, two types of lacquer, a spatula and more. $136

Home

The King Cookbook

After nearly a decade, the three women behind downtown Manhattan gem King have released their first cookbook. Their signature carta di musica — an ultrathin, olive-oil-brushed Sardinian flatbread — gets its own chapter alongside coastal European favorites like celeriac-and-chestnut ravioli and co-owner Jess Shadbolt’s mother’s fruit-and-nut Christmas cake, the same one they sell each holiday season. $37

Mornings at Levain Bakery Candle

Infuse your home with the scent of freshly baked Levain Bakery cookies, the signature smell of the New York-based bakery’s nearly half-pound treats. Created in collaboration with nontoxic candle brand Snif, this 8.5-ounce limited-edition candle housed in vibrant blue glass evokes the aroma of warm cacao and toasted walnuts. $46

Weezie Champagne Flute Napkins 

Atlanta’s luxe bath brand Weezie has expanded into tabletop, debuting scallop-edged, silver-embroidered napkins. Stitched with a playful clinking Champagne flute motif, the 20-by-20-inch cotton linens add a festive note to any setting. $49 each

Bellevue Wine Carrier

One of the latest additions to American leather house Korchmar is this handsome, monogrammable wine bottle carrier in four shades of brown leather, accented with polished brass or silver hardware. The interior features soft flannel to protect bottles, with an adjustable, removable buckled strap for carrying. $245

Snibbs the Nancy Shoe

Sustainably crafted footwear company Snibbs teamed up with celebrated Los Angeles chef Nancy Silverton to reimagine the classic chef shoe. Made from leather with a rubber toe cap and water-resistant lining, the ultracomfy shoes come in hues like porcini, tellicherry and sage green, with a hidden pasta-inspired tread that offsets slippage. $149

Holiday Dessert Pajamas

All the sweet holiday hits — from gingerbread houses to yule logs — dance across these pale-pink oversize PJs from Los Angeles-based, woman-owned brand Neendi. Crafted from a silky blend of rayon and viscose and designed for all-season wear, these keep you cool and comfortable while you sleep. $102

Baking

Supernatural Flavors

With her new line of playful flavors like Gummy Bear and limited-edition Elves Smells (mint chocolate), Supernatural founder Carmel Hagen set out to redefine “natural flavor,” the common additive often extracted with chemical solvents. Her versions are distilled from real vegetarian and non-GMO ingredients using only alcohol. Just a few drops elevate everything from yogurt to cookies to hot chocolate. $10 each

All-Clad Baking Set

All-Clad, the cookware brand prized for its indestructible stainless-steel pots and pans, has introduced a line of mirrored, scratch-resistant bakeware. The five-piece collection, with versatile pieces including a cooling rack, half- and quarter-sheet pans, and both square and rectangular bake pans, features a three-layer design with an aluminum core between stainless steel for fast, even heating. $400

Oh So Easy! Baking Mixes

Betty Crocker has nothing on Oh So Easy!’s globally inspired, chef-crafted baking mixes. Available in sophisticated flavors like ube blondie and miso caramel brownie, each mix is developed with an acclaimed pastry chef such as Pichet Ong (formerly Spot Dessert Bar). Just add a few wet ingredients — water, eggs or oil — and in about 40 minutes you’ll have an impressive treat. Nobody will ever know it came from a mix. $28 for two

Great Jones Stir Crazy Bowls Set

Ditch the plastic and stir in style with this trio of colorful, retro-striped ceramic nesting bowls. Pretty enough to keep on display, they’re designed for everyday use with ¼-inch-thick clay and made to handle the microwave, dishwasher and freezer. $75

Prince Stainless-Steel Pizza Cutter

It took Bay Area pizza star Flour + Water a year and a half to perfect this ultrasharp pie cutter, created with their neighbors at Bernal Cutlery and Japanese toolmaker Prince. It features an oversize 10-centimeter, double-bevel stainless-steel blade and large, ergonomically designed handle. The result? A precision tool that slices through pizza — or even pastry dough — with virtually no effort. $78 

Cookies

We’re heading into peak baking season, and New York Times recipe developer and video host Vaughn Vreeland has co-authored a new collection of the paper’s 100 best cookie recipes featuring contributions from culinary greats like Dorie Greenspan and Susan Spungen, along with his own. The book spans the timeless to the inventive, from the gooey salted chocolate chip cookies to global twists like gochujang caramel. $35

Drinks

Zero Proof Peppermint Bark ’Tini

Adaptogenic beverage brand Recess has turned the nostalgic flavors of chocolate and peppermint candy canes into a refreshing, surprisingly light limited-edition bubbly mocktail that tastes just like its name. Powered by functional ingredients like L-theanine and guayusa, it delivers a smooth energy boost without the jitters. $45 for 12

Dom Pérignon x Takashi Murakami

Contemporary Japanese artist Takashi Murakami’s signature smiling flowers grace the label of Dom Pérignon’s newest limited-edition rosé, vintage 2010. This elegant, creamy blend of 56% pinot noir and 44% chardonnay reveals notes of strawberry, rose petal and a touch of brioche — the ultimate complement to any holiday meal. $475

Early Mountain’s Collectors Set

A modern take on Bordeaux-style blends rooted in Northern Virginia’s rocky clay soil has catapulted Early Mountain Vineyards into the domestic spotlight. Impress the most serious oenophile with this 2021 vintage reserve blend duo: the earthy plum- and cassis-imbued Rise (merlot, petit verdot, tannat, cabernet franc), alongside Intention (petit manseng, sauvignon blanc) with notes of mango and brioche. $240

Tropa Tequila

Housed in striking, mushroom-shaped ceramic bottles, this Jalisco, Mexico-made spirit is a silky smooth reposado tequila meant for sipping. Three months of aging in American oak adds sweet vanilla notes, while infused adaptogenic mushrooms like lion’s mane and cordyceps impart a subtle earthiness. $160

Glenmorangie the Altus 25 Years Old

Bearing a beautiful honied golden brown hue, this buttery 25-year-old expression highlights Glenmorangie’s signature fruit notes, kicked up thanks to time in bourbon casks and Madeira barrels. Expect a sweet honeycomb richness with notes of peach and vanilla. $675

Tech

Breville Oracle Dual Boiler Espresso Machine

Breville consistently delivers great coffee gear, and its latest release features a dual-boiler espresso machine that lets you pull a shot and steam milk at the same time. A swipe-through digital display offers 14 customizable drinks, while upgraded sensors produce noticeably silkier, more precise milk texture — dairy or plant-based — than past models. $3,000

Balmuda the Toaster Pro

Chic Japanese appliance designer Balmuda just released an upgrade to its excellent compact steam toaster. The Toaster Pro heats up faster and stronger than its original model and offers a new salamander mode that works like a broiler. While its design is similar and the diminutive footprint is the same, the new model, which comes in black and white, has new bronze accents. $379

Klaris Mini Cocktail Ice Maker

Crystal-clear cocktail ice isn’t just beautiful, it’s functional. Free of impurities, it melts more slowly, keeping drinks colder longer without dilution. With Klaris’ new space-saving ice maker, you can craft bar-quality cubes at home: Just fill the tray with filtered water and press a button, and eight hours later you’ll have two flawless 2-by-2-inch blocks. $299

Notorious Foodie Chef’s Knife

Social media personality Notorious Foodie has designed this striking 210-millimeter kiritsuke-style Japanese chef’s knife, the second release in his new kitchenware line, Notorious Cookware. The versatile everyday knife has an ebony handle and an angled tip blade with a swirl-like grain pattern made from 67 layers of folded Damascus steel. $175

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