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From the most luscious caviar to impeccably delicate petit fours, this holiday’s gifts for gourmets will satisfy the most exacting epicure. Highly designed chop sticks make ordering in elegant, or unleash your master chef with Madhur Jaffrey’s classic cookbook, and cookware guaranteed to elevate any recipe.
GLAZE OF GLORY: Dominique Ansel Cronut 4-Piece Gift Box
No need to endure endless lines for Manhattan’s most famous pastry — you can now send your loved ones the famous doughnut-croissant mashup with the tap of a button.
ON A ROLL: “Very Good Bread: The Science of Dough and the Art of Making Bread at Home” by Melissa Weller
Sourdough is so 2020. For home bakers ready to progress, James Beard nominee Melissa Weller’s new cookbook is an excellent guide to bagels, bialys, pizza, focaccia and more.
STONE COLD: George Stone Crab Large Stone Crab Claws (Dinner for 4)
A must-have for serious cooks, this formidable cast-iron pan can handle anything from campfires to induction burners; it’s pre-seasoned and won’t scratch your stovetop. For bonus gift-giving points, get it engraved.
ABOUT FACE: Nude Glass Mr. & Mrs. Night Tall Water Set
Turkish designer Erdem Akan’s handmade, lead-free crystalline glass decanter brings function and a hint of whimsy to any bedside table.
Daily Grind: Addison Ross Bobbin Lacquered Salt or Pepper Mill
This glossy solid acacia mill adds pop to any dining table, grinding salt and pepper with aplomb.
FISH FRENZY: Island Creek Oysters Tinned Fish Tasting Set
The perfect gift for pescatarian pantries, this package includes tuna belly, little neck and razor clams, scallops, octopus and mussels — all packed beautifully with delicious oils and spices.
A SWEET YEAR: Yves Delorme La Jacquard Français Calendrier 2025 Tea Towel
Festooned with French pastries, this chic kitchen linen brings 12 delicious months of macarons and petits sablés within tantalizing reach.
BOHO BUBBLY: Dom Perignon Vintage 2015 Special Edition Tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat Champagne
Master the art of the toast with this deliciously complex tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat’s 1983 painting “In Italian.”
VEG OUT: Houses And Parties Bok Choy Cocktail Napkins (set of 4)
Hand-embroidered in Madeira, Portugal, these fanciful napkins add a hint of health to your bloody marys.
CHIN UP: Jonathan Adler Barbell Barware Set
Inspired by the gym, this set of bronze bar tools will help pump up your aprés-exercise cocktail game.
MILKING IT: Breville Oracle Jet Espresso Machine
For the aspiring barista in your life, this high-tech, low-labor machine has special settings for oat, soy, almond and regular milk, creating silky cappuccinos, lattes and macchiatos in record time.
MELTING POT: Le Creuset Olive Branch Collection Signature Signature Chef’s Oven
The cold-weather cooking standard for home chefs the world over, this enameled cast-iron vessel is decorated with a Provençal olive leaf pattern.
RAISING THE BAR: Spring and Mulberry Essence Dark Chocolate Variety Pack
All of the fizz, none of the regrets. This pair of white and rosé sparklers are produced with de-alcoholized organic French wines, and accompanied by two crystal flutes.
TEA-RIFIC: Kusmi Tea Organic Advent Calendar
Designed in Denmark more than 100 years ago, this 5-inch Scandinavian vase remains a classic for good reason: The clear, mouth-blown glass and gently fluted shape make even bodega bouquets shine.
TRAY CHIC: Peter Callahan Gold Metal TV Dinner Serving Tray
Elevate your next Netflix and chill with this cheeky aluminum and titanium vessel, which makes even prosaic take-out look luxe.