A Cool Dad's Gift Guide
It's time to thank the person who always loaned you his car and opened his wallet with gifts way better than socks or a tie.
Father’s Day is fast approaching and with it comes the opportunity to thank your Dad (or grandfather, uncle, step-dad, or mentor) for all guidance, the loans, and the love.
If you were thinking of a mall run — you can do much better than socks or a tie. Here are the items and experiences Dad really wants.
For Hungry Dads - Dominique Ansel Workshop X Rezdora Father's Day Collaboration
Chef Dominique Ansel is teaming up with Chef Stefano Secchi of Rezdora for Father’s Day collab at Dominique Ansel Workshop in Flatiron NYC, this Father's Day Weekend, Fri. June 16th-Sun. June 18th.
The chefs (who also happen to be dads) are serving up a special (punny) sandwich called, My Dad, the Hero: five-hour slow braised Italian oxtail is topped with creamy Parmesan fonduta and salsa verde and placed lovingly inside chef Ansel’s fresh-baked confit garlic rosemary ciabatta. The sandwich is paired with a Kiddo “Negroni”, a non-alcoholic version of the Italian cocktail. Both sandwich and mocktail cost $28 and are available at Dominique Ansel Workshop (17 E. 27th St., NYC) from 8 a.m. until sold out from Friday, June 16th through Sunday, June 18th.
For Dog Dads - Grounds & Hounds
Do you share a home with a proud Dog Dad? All that fetching and walking and tug-of-war playing requires energy (in the form of caffeine). Grounds and Hounds Coffee Co. offers single-origin coffees in whole beans, ground, or even pods ( for Keurig dads). Pair your coffee with a mug or shirt with sayings like “Dog Dad”, Real Men Rescue Dogs”, or “Dogs are my Favorite People”. Best of all? 20 percent of Grounds & Hounds profits help shelter dog initiatives like buying toys for shelter dogs, providing vaccines, and feeding doggos until they find their forever homes.
For Whisky Loving Dads - The Dalmore Experience
Whisky lovers will want to attend the Dalmore Experience, which takes attendees through 45 years of Dalmore Whisky. The tasting includes the Dalmore 12, the Dalmore 15, and the Dalmore 18 (which add up to 45 years), paired with Vosges chocolates infused with whisky and other bites. The experience is available at several locations in New York City, Connecticut, and Florida:
Flatiron Room in New York City is offering a 45-year flight.
The Tap Room at Mayflower Inn in Connecticut offers the Dalmore 45-Year Flight.
Sip through 100 Years of the Dalmore at Brandy Library in New York City.
The Warren American Kitchen in Delray Beach, Florida offers the flight at its Whiskey Kitchen.
Empire Social Cigar Lounge in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood offers the flight.
Corona Cigars in Tampa offers the Dalmore flight.
For Your Sweet Dad - Harbor Sweets Chocolates
This New England chocolatier offers handmade chocolates for Dad and anyone else. The chocolates come in all price ranges from a chocolate lobster ($13.50) — perfect if your dad is a Friends fan or a seafood enthusiast. Golfer dads are covered with the classic golf gift box ($19), and if Dad always forgets where he put his keys and cards, and watch — a gorgeous chocolate-filled wooden box with a charming harbor scene on it makes the perfect gift ($125).