It's time to start thinking about the perfect presents for the food-obsessed loved ones on your list. Eater Austin's curated guide to the best local gifts is here to make it easier for you.
Gift Baskets from Antonelli’s Cheese Shop
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Antonelli’s love of cheese is reflected in its various gift baskets, where each item is thoughtfully picked out. The Taste of Texas parcel comes with local cheeses, like Dripping Springs' Pure Luck Dairy. Add in sweet and savory snacks and spreads, and it's the beginning of a very good meal.
Price: Varies by basket, from $35 to $125
Where to Purchase: Antonelli’s Cheese Shop
Image credit: Nadia Chaudhury/EATX
Coterie Sampler Subscription Box
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The monthly subscription service delivers a mixed craft full of edible products each month. It includes special items created by local chefs, like Andrew Wiseheart’s fermented hot sauce. For December, expect something sweet from Al Fico pastry chef Kendall Melton, Epicerie’s Sarah McIntosh in February, and Noble Sandwich Co. in March.
Price: $39.95 for 4 to 6 items; $59.95 for 6 to 8 items
Where to Purchase: Coterie Sampler
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Ice Cream Bowl from Lick Ice Creams
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The ice cream shop partnered up with local home provisions store Mockingbird Domestics to craft limited edition ice cream bowls just for Lick. The accompanying wooden utensils, made from pecan and mesquite wood, resemble the to-go spoons that came with tiny ice cream cartons.
Price: $28 bowl; $8 spoons
Where to Purchase: Mockingbird Domestics
Image credit: Nadia Chaudhury/EATX
Jeffrey’s Chef Apron from ByGeorge
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Recreate the kitchen at Jeffrey’s by purchasing the stylish apron from affiliated clothing store ByGeorge. The three different smock options come in denim, black and white pinstripes, or multi-colored. Of course there are multiple pockets, including a hidden one, which make it easy to store pencils, utensils, and phones.
Price: $125
Where to Purchase: ByGeorge
Image credit: Nadia Chaudhury/EATX
Lede image: Becky Hughes