These gifts will undoubtedly satisfy everyone on your list, particularly those with wanderlust (including comfy armchair travelers), or those who have a penchant for athletics, or quality coffee lovers, and people who enjoy cooking. That’s a broad swath, so delve in for some inspiration:
Devocion Cafes: Coffee Subscription + Eleven Madison Park Granola –
New York City’s lauded Eleven Madison Park restaurant has partnered with Devocion Cafes to offer Chef Daniel Humm’s famed granola at all five Devocion Cafes in the city. The distinctive, signature Cherry Pistachio granola is made with organic oats, pistachios, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, coconut flakes, dried cherries, extra virgin olive oil, maple syrup, light brown sugar and salt, and will be served with oat milk and available for both dine-in and take-out at Devocion’s three Brooklyn and two Manhattan locations.
Eleven Madison Park recognizes 100% Colombian Devocion coffee as the best coffee available in the country, not only making it their house blend, but at one time creating a unique table-side coffee experience to culminate the multi-course three Michelin-star meal. So in the throes of winter, having this freshly roasted, high-quality coffee delivered straight to your door as a subscription gift is a dream-come-true. Devocion offers year-round harvesting throughout Colombia and faster transport from origin to cup than any other purveyor (as swiftly as 10 days for optimal freshness). This coffee’s supreme purity, freshness and integrity is unmatchable. Simply select a coffee blend from our portfolio of freshly roasted beans, then customize the grind, bag quantity, and frequency, and it will be delivered. Choose your subscription model here.
Some exquisite + recommended 12oz blends:
Chiquita Orange Whole Bean – Limited edition; Candied Orange, Vanilla bean, Honeysuckle
Mirolindo Whole Bean – Tart Cherry, Blackberry, Plum, Sugar Cane
Toro Whole Bean – Cacao, Vanilla, Cherry and Almond
Check out Devocion Cafe’s 5 NYC locations here.
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Nordic Racers
Swedish brand ICEBUG’s NewRunMen’s BUGrip GTX – in a unique hue combo of MistBlue/FireOrange will ensure a comfortable, stylish run or workout. Offering sustainability for a better world, and ushering in a new era of radical transparency in the footwear industry, ICEBUG debuts its first real road running shoe for those that want to keep logging miles all year long through rain or sleet or shine.
With a roomy toe area, this shoe is lightweight for runners who prioritize low weight and run-ability. These are water repellent and feature a lacing system that are easy to adjust so they fit perfectly. A wide sole base with a well cushioned midsole adds both stability and long distance comfort – both are crucial for athletes. Bonus: the BUGrip outsole provides traction on all winter surfaces but conforms to asphalt as well.
Pick these up for runners who take to serene winter roads, gravel roads, and city parks. Winter road runners will love these shoes.
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For World Travelers + Eaters
“Ode to Travel” by Patrick Trefz is a thoroughly charming book that combines photographs, stories, and recipes. Introductions by Jim Denevan, David Kinch and Christian Beamish round out this book from acclaimed chef, surfer, and photographer Patrick Trefz in his third powerHouse title. Trefz samples the globe to find the best places with innovative local dishes, appealing visuals, supreme surfing nooks, and fellowship with fellow chef-surfer hybrids. This book includes three dozen regional recipes from Tunis to Teahupo’o, Stornoway to Salina Cruz, New York to Berlin, São Paolo, and Paris. A champion of the farm-to-table movement, Trefz also blosters the traditions of regional cuisine as a participant rather than an observer. Expertly connecting landscape and seascape, people and food, Ode to Travel celebrates a world view of a globe deeply layered, how cultures define communities from the ground (and the sea) up in their food and traditions, and the simple pleasures of living. Includes contributions from three-star Michelin chef and Manresa restaurateur David Kinch among other artists and craftspeople. This is a gift that will be savored! Available from powerHouse Books here.
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Bruce Lee Resilience + Alchemy
The soft, memorable DGK Bruce Lee Hoody is a creative way to stay cozy this winter. This black-owned, direct-to-consumer brand is L.A.-based and is an authentic street skateboard and apparel brand. Founded in 2002, this brand pays tribute to skateboarders from less advantaged backgrounds and represents the underdog, and the people who make it against all odds. Their slogan “For Those Who Come From Nothing” sums up the message behind the brand. They’re all about turning a negative into a positive for people from humble beginnings to achieve great success.
Everyone loves Bruce Lee – he was born into a world coming off the Great Depression and a planet in the middle of a war. The population was shaped by uncertainty and fear; we collectively needed figures that could unite and give us hope. Although we find ourselves in a similar challenge several decades later, the teachings of Bruce Lee hold true as relevant, authentic and uplifting in the face of adversity. DGK honors Bruce Lee’s life with its apparel, underscoring how anything is possible. Find Bruce Lee items here this season.
