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Sure dad says spending time with you is the greatest gift to be had. But just in case he secretly hankers for an actual present, we pulled together gift suggestions for all kinds of fathers.
Whether he’s a griller, hunter, home chef, cocktail or wine geek, here are 14 ideas from the culinary experts.
Father’s Day Gift Guide
June 6, 2011
Shun 8” Chef Knife
“It’s super versatile. I like the weight of it and it holds a really good edge. I’m pretty hard on knives and they seem to last.”
Recommended by: Chef Tim Love
Price: from $119.50
All Clad Stainless
Open Stir Fry Wok
“It’s 3-ply, which conducts heat best. It’s flat bottom, which is important because no one has a real wok burner at home. It’s also best for stir frying because it has two handles.”
Recommended by: Chef Ming Tsai, Blue Ginger Restaurant
Price: from $179.95
Diffords Cocktail Guides
“Indexed and cross-referenced by spirit, cocktail and rating of cocktail. It also includes pictures of every single cocktail.”
Recommended by: Fred Dexheimer, Master Sommelier / Mixologist
Price: ~ $25
Mobile guides also available.
Stemmed Mixing Glass
It’s based on a design from Japanese bartender Kazuo Uyeda with the purpose of keeping your stirred cocktail cold. Since you hold the glass with the stem, you don’t warm the drink with the touch of your hand.
Recommended by: Jim Meehan, mixologist and partner at PDT
Price: $82.95
Pug! Muddler
“We use our PUG! muddler to not only muddle, but also crack cardamom, crack ice, and even make guacamole! Each PUG! is completely handcrafted and beautifully made.” More...
Recommended by: Avery and Janet Glasser, creators of Bittermens Bitters
Price: $35- $85
For The Cocktail Lover...
OLD WELLER Bourbon
“It’s basically Pappy Van Winkle. It’s that old wheated recipe. It’s just super super tasty and it’s half the price of Pappy Van Winkle.”
Recommended by: Chef Sean Brock of McCrady’s and Husk
Price: from ~$20
For The Grill Master...
The Hot Pot BBQ
“Ideal for urban livers with limited outside room who don’t want an unsightly barbecue taking up space, especially when it’s only used in the summer season.”
Recommended by: Dan Black, industrial designer
Price: $117.90
Professional Grade Vegetable Basket
“The grill basket is an essential tool. Great for stir fries, marinated vegetables, homestyle potatoes.”
Recommended by: Chris Lilly, pitmaster
Price: $19
For The Home Chef...
Giachi Primolio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
“I really like it. I’ve been using it for almost a decade. I never cook with it, it’s too precious to cook with. Always use as a finishing.”
Recommended by: Chef Iacopo Falai of Falai restaurant + Chef Lucais Syme of La Quercia in Vancouver, BC
Price: $26
Hickory Smoked Country Bacon
“Nobody uses as much smoke as he does. It is outrageous. If you put the tiniest amount of Benton’s bacon into anything, it’s like MSG, it just makes it incredible.”
Recommended by: Chef Sean Brock + Chef Matt Jennings + Chef Jose Garces + Chef George Mendes
Price: $24
For The Wine Lover...
Secrets Of the Sommeliers
“It’s a really nice profile of people, of why wine matters, how people got emotional about it, and different producers.”
Recommended by: Sommeliers Richard Betts + Mark Bright
Price: $20
For The Hunter & Fisherman...
Dexter Knives
“They are made for professionals. If you go on a fishing boat, they all use Dexter. If you go to most fish markets around the country, they use Dexters. They maintain an edge really well and are not overly expensive.”
Recommended by: Chef Dave Pasternack
Price: from $16.50
Sherry Of the Month Club
“Sherry is the umami of the wine world. If you let your guard down and realize that it’s one of the most versatile food wines, and also a really great aperitif, you’ll just want to have a glass of sherry all the time.”
Recommended by: André Tamers, wine importer, De Maison Selections
Price: $60 per month
