These local gifts could be for the foodie in your life. Or they could be for Bob, who seems to like food, but that's just 'cause he's a living breathing human being (or so it appears).Ìý
Don't really know Bob that well? Get him some chocolate! Don't know his spouse Bobelina? Get her a gift card to North! You can't go wrong. Bob and Bobelina will have the best night and love you forever. Here are a few more gifts to impress your friends, whoever they are ...
Fancy coffee beansÌý
Stocking stuffer? Office party gift? You can never go wrong with locally-roasted coffee. has an exclusive collaboration with Cafe Aqui and selling their washed Ethiopian Kochere and washed Guatemala Huehue Tenango for $12 and $16 a bag. Decorative mugs by Julia DeConcini coming soon. Other trendy roasters includeÌý, ,Ìýand now evenÌý.Ìý
Whiskey Del Bac Distiller's Cut
This special release by ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'sÌýÌýfeatures whiskey that was finished in a Madeira wine cask. The blend has a rounded palate with notes of "Madagascar vanilla, stewed fruit and toffee" with a silky mouthfeel, according to head distiller Nathan Thompson Avelino. You can pick up a bottle for $62 at the distillery, 2106 Forbes Blvd., this Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's also available atÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý.Ìý
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"America The Great Cookbook"
This hard-cover cookbook published by Weldon Owen features recipes from every region of the United States, with installments by celebrity chefs Dan Barber, Rick Bayless and the Sioux Chef Sean Sherman. But more importantly, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ans Barry Infuso and Gary Nabhan contribute recipes for five sisters succotash and mezcal-flavored coleslaw. Proceeds go to to fight childhood hunger.
BONUS: For more local recipes, Desert Harvesters also has a new cookbook "Eat Mesquite and More." Ìý
"Beerdoir" sexy beer guy calendarÌý
The picture speaks for itself: sexy beer dudes from all over the state get together for this promotional calendar. ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s makes an appearance in the hottie Hofbrau portrait (pictured up top). Proceeds support the Theresa Sorrels Legacy Foundation which helps people in the beer community with medical emergencies. Bonus: The more you drink, the better they look! ÌýÌý
Restaurant gift cards
This is the gift that gives back. This time of year, many restaurants around town will throw in an extra gift card with your purchase. is offering various deals including $50 gift cards for $40. will give you a bonus $20 for every $100 for Culinary Dropout, North, Wildflower and more.Ìý is giving a bonus $10 for $50 orders. And will give you an extra $20 for each $100 purchase.Ìý