Father’s Day 2018 is a little under one week away, coming up on Sunday, June 10th. Not everyone has gifts for their father(s) chosen far in advance, so below are 11 A Global Lifestyle-approved gift ideas for our loyal readers:
CUBE Charcoal Barbeque – Everdure by Heston Blumenthal
Designed in collaboration with British chef Heston Blumenthal, Williams Sonoma has a new grill ideal for grilling on the go. Portable yet powered on charcoal, the CUBE is suitable for cooked meats, seafood and vegetables. It’s a safe, convenient way to grill outdoors, while also very compact. Its tray is removable, its built-in heat protection keeps users safe from high temperatures, its safety latches make transport easy, and its chrome handles keep cool. In turn, you have a durable and high-quality grill that you can take to the beach, pool or balcony of your choosing.
Michael Mina’s Williams Sonoma Collection
Also new from Williams Sonoma is its collection of seasonings and relishes, as curated by award-winning chef, restaurateur and cookbook author Michael Mina. The Mina Group currently has close to 30 restaurants — including the Bardot Brasserie in Las Vegas, Stonehill Tavern in Southern California and the forthcoming Margeaux Brasserie in Chicago — and this collection includes flavorings used in some of Mina’s kitchens. Among the offerings available are the Caramelized Onion Burger Topper, San Marzano Tomato Relish, Summer Fruit Relish, and the French Onion Burger Seasoning. These items naturally would work well in conjunction with the CUBE helmed by Chef Heston Blumenthal.
MEATER — The Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer
Speaking of grilling, MEATER is currently the world’s only wireless and “smart” meat thermometer. App-controlled and Bluetooth-enabled, MEATER aims to take the guesswork out of meat preparation. The device eads the meat’s temperature and ambient temperature at once, and offers alerts, estimated cooking times and warnings. MEATER is ideal for beginner cooks and multi-taskers alike. It is currently priced under $70 and available via TheGrommet.com.
Ketel One’s Arnold Palmer Collector’s Edition Bottle
To many people, Arnold Palmer is the greatest golfer of all time. Simultaneously, many people believe that Ketel One makes the world’s finest vodka. Arnold Palmer was a known fan and friend to the Ketel One brand, and in honor of Palmer’s passing, Ketel One created the Arnold Palmer Collector’s Edition Bottle. Simply put, that makes for an ideal purchase for a golf-admiring, vodka-drinking paternal figure. Beyond this bottle, the collaboration between Palmer and Ketel One continues as the vodka staple recent donated $100,000 to the Arnie’s Army Charitable Foundation, while Ketel One’s website is currently selling an Exclusive Arnold Palmer Golf Shirt.
The Glenlivet 18 x MarieBelle Chocolate Ganache Gift Set
If your gift recipient is more into scotch than vodka, then they ought to be very familiar with The Glenlivet. The oldest legal distillery in the parish of Glenlivet, founded in 1824, The Glenlivet is often referred as “the single malt that started it all.” In collaboration with New York-based chocolatier MarieBelle, The Glenlivet has unveiled the limited-edition The Glenlivet 18 x MarieBelle Chocolate Ganache Gift Set. The set’s infused chocolates — of which there are nine pieces included — pair perfectly with a sip of the 18-year-old single malt scotch whiskey. The set is exclusive to Reservebar.com through the end of June, then starting July 1st the chocolates themselves also can be purchased through MarieBelle.com and at MarieBelle stores. But from now until Sunday, the box of chocolates comes free with a purchase of Glenlivet 18.
2017 Bonterra Organic Vineyards Rosé
If wine may be of more interest to a gift recipient than vodka or scotch, then one brand to consider is Bonterra. The wine producer — named “2016 American Winery of the Year” at Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Star Awards — recently unveiled its 2017 Bonterra Organic Vineyards Rosé. As America’s #1 organically-farmed winery, Bonterra’s new rosé is Grenache-based, with aromas of strawberry, key lime, rosewater and hints of pineapple with a palate of ripe peaches, watermelon and pomegranate. If rose is not your thing within the wine spectrum, Bonterra also produces cabernets, chardonnays, pinot noirs and zinfadels, beyond also having a Wine Club of its own.
Jacques Torres Chocolates
As recently featured as a judge and host on the Netflix hit Nailed It, Chef Jacques Torres has long been known as “Mr. Chocolate.” Torres has special chocolates available for each holiday — as available online for nationwide shipping and for purchase at all New York locations — and Father’s Day is no exception. One featured item of note is the Big Daddy Bar, weighing in over at over two pounds and coming in the dark, milk and white chocolate varieties. Also available is a “#1 Dad Bar,” a “Chocolate Tie,” and cognac truffles. And yes, those truffles have some great cognac in them.
TAYLRD’S Coastal Collection
The team behind the TAYLRD brand has stated its intentions to produce top-quality garments that look great, fit great, and can be worn in a variety of settings. Its Coastal Collection is full of short-sleeved, buttondown shirts which manage to be basic yet colorful. The shirts are 100% cotton. If looking to order a complete outfit, TAYLRD also has chino shorts, underwear and long-sleeve shirts available for purchase online.
JĀSÖN Body Wash
JĀSÖN is a pioneer in the “green” beauty space with over 1.8 million JĀSÖN Body Washes sold each year; that equates to a bottle being sold every 18 seconds. If you are seeking a practical gift, let’s face it, your paternal figure probably needs body wash so giving some JĀSÖN next Sunday equates to killing two birds with one stone. All products — available varieties of JĀSÖN Body Wash include Aloe Vera, Tea Tree, Lavender, Rosewater and Coconuts — from the Lake Success, New York-based brand are free of Parabens, Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate, Petrolatum, Artificial Colors and Phthalates.
Fare Thee Well by Joel Selvin & Pamela Turley
Few bands have the fanatical following that The Grateful Dead has. Even though band leader Jerry Garcia passed away over 20 years ago, the legacy of The Dead is still alive and well as several musicians from the band continue to tour and new Grateful Dead merchandise continues to pour out. Fare Thee Well: The Final Chapter Of The Grateful Dead’s Long, Strange Trip is a newly-released book by Joel Selvin and Pamela Turley chronicling the post-Garcia era of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Famers. Selvin and Turley have done well at uncovering little-known information.
Piqipi Quiet Books
For those fathers that would rather give a gift than receive a gift, Piqipi makes unique children’s books. Not merely a child’s toy, Piqipi gives children the opportunity to have a fun while educating themselves with its Quiet Books. In turn, kids can solve jigsaw puzzles and play with the letters, numbers and various geometric figures in one well-crafted book without words. With an entertained and engaged child during your road trip or other wait-oriented task, a father ought to be able to enjoy some extra (and well-deserved) quiet time.
