Just in time for the holiday season, NYNext asked some of the Big Apple’s most influential tastemakers — CEOs, media stars and hospitality pros — what they’re giving and what they’re hoping to unwrap themselves. Have a look.
To give: Blueberries, jam and cheese from Josh Pond farm in Maine
“Their jams taste like they were made by someone’s grandmother on a farm in 1950, and all of their stuff is impossibly good, like a little box of New England magic.” From $14 at JoshPondFarm.com.
To give: Amazon Gift Cards
“I suck at giving gifts.” From $5 at Amazon.com.
Michael Strahan, ‘Good Morning America’ co-anchor
To give: Michael Strahan Suits
“There’s something about putting on a well-tailored suit that changes how you feel. When you look good, you feel good.” From $299 at MichaelStrahan.com.
To get: Berluti Boots
“They’re the definition of creative French taste with comfort and style.” From $1,260 at Berluti.com.
To get: Eight Sleep Pod
“It would pair perfectly with my current ritual, allowing for biometric optimization and custom temperature settings. Hopefully my husband will agree!” From $2,649 at EightSleep.com.
To get: Unitree G1 Robot. “It could help with all my clothes — laundry, folding, you name it.” From $13,500 at Unitree.com.
To give: Hannah Polskin menorah
“Bethenny Frankel gave me one last year and now I love surprising people with them.” From $1,500 at HannahPolskin.com.
To get: A yacht
“Just because.” Prices vary.
To give: Lingua Franca sweaters
“They’re such good quality and they’re adorable and their sayings are really clever and interesting and funny.” From $275 at LinguaFranca.com.
To get: Caviar
“There’s nothing better than a dinner of baked potato, a little bit of full-fat plain yogurt and caviar on top.” From $219 at Petrossian.com.
Pat Kiernan, NY1 anchor
To get: Bambu Lab A1 mini 3D Printer
“I’m not 100% sure what I’m going to build with it, but I have a long-mothballed HO-scale model train set that I’d like to rebuild. Some 3D printed models would be an excellent way to start.” $329 at BambuLab.com.
To give: Only NY x DSNY Trash Can Pen Holder
“Like the real thing, it’s made out of a sturdy metal that won’t fall over if you’ve got something heavy on one side.” $58 at Store.Moma.org.
To give: Sadelle’s bagels
“New York bagels are a nostalgic favorite for my twin daughters who are away at college, so I’ll be sending them a gift basket of those. Sometimes the most thoughtful presents are the simplest ones that remind you of home.” From $66 at GoldBelly.com.
To give: Sassicaia Wine
“Old friends of ours steward the vineyard, treating it more like an art form than a business. It’s the sort of gift meant to be opened with people you love on a special occasion.” From $270 at AstorWines.comhttps://www.astorwines.com/
Aldo Sohm, Le Bernardin sommelier
To get: Apple Vision Pro
“I just tried them out, and while they look funny, I saw a new dimension of film. It’s a whole different experience.” From $3,499 at Apple.com.
Frédéric Fekkai, hair stylist and FEKKAI founder
To give: Blade Bounce
“My friends seem to have almost everything but time, so I’m giving BLADE Bounce. It’s a $100 flight that gets you between Manhattan and the airport in five minutes. And for my friends in Greenwich, to the city in about ten minutes instead of two hours.” From $100 at Blade.com.
To get: Vintage Vacheron Constantin watch
“I’ve had my eye on a vintage dress watch from the late 1970’s.” From $4,400 at Hodinkee.
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Eric Ripert, Le Bernardin chef and co-owner
To give: Takamura Knives
“I find that people don’t go out of their way to purchase good knives on their own, but they’re always great to have in their kitchen.” From $130 at MTCkitchen.com.
Simon Kim, COTE Korean Steakhouse owner
To give: Marmalade Grove Citrus Boxes
“They usually arrive after the holidays, when citrus season is in full swing in the Northeast. Packed with vitamin C, they’re a simple, thoughtful pick-me-up. Custom designs add a more personal touch.” From $100 at MarmaladeGrove.com.
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