More Great Gifts for FOOD AND WINE Lovers

No holiday season is complete without memories of sharing delicious food and drink. Here's our newest list of must-have seasonal culinary items that will satisfy your holiday cravings or bring you closer to someone special. You'll find everything from beer brewing kits to artisanal cookies to macaron cooking classes, all perfect gifts for foodies. And stay tuned to Broadwayworld.com next week for one more list of top suggestions to suit every taste and budget.

The Eddy Restaurant Gift Certificates - Starting at $50

Nestled in the heart of the East Village, The Eddy is a charming neighborhood restaurant that puts a creative spin on refined, seasonal fare. Drawing flavors and inspiration from around the globe, Chef Brendan McHale's menu spotlights seasonal produce and local proteins. The Eddy also boasts a diverse and accessible wine list and original cocktails served in an eclectic array of glasses, tea cups and copper goblets. The space was designed by the very talented and amiable Michael J. Groth.

Wallflower Restaurant Gift Certificates - Starting at $50

Located on the corner of West 12th Street and Greenwich Avenue, Wallflower is a refined neighborhood restaurant emphasizing market-driven, French-country inspired cuisine, creative cocktails, an approachable wine list and friendly, attentive service. Proving the old adage that 'good things come in small packages', the 30 seat restaurant is a study in relaxed sophistication, the ideal destination for a quick drink or a lingering, knockout meal.

Owner Jason Soloway (also at the helm of sister restaurant, The Eddy) opened Wallflower in 2013 and launched brunch in fall of 2015, featuring seasonal libations from head bartender and partner Xavier Herit paired with the innovative cuisine of new executive chef Derrick Paez.

Brooklyn Brew Shop x Brooklyn Brewery

Brooklyn Sorachi Ace Beer Brewing Kit ($40)

Brooklyn Brew Shop's Erica Shea and Stephen Valand recently collaborated with Garrett Oliver, brewmaster at New York's renowned Brooklyn Brewery on a fantastic Brooklyn Sorachi Ace brew kit. The beautifully designed and user-friendly kit brings a scaled-down version of the ultimate Kings Country brew to stovetops around the world.

A classic saison, Brooklyn Sorachi Ace (7.2% ABV) is a golden farmhouse ale with a clean malt flavor and a delightfully unique lemon, herb and spice aroma -- the original taste profile comes from the scarce and quirky Sorachi Ace hop.

Shoppers can purchase the full reusable beer making kit ($40), which comes with everything one needs to make a gallon of Sorachi Ace at home; ingredient mixes (for the seasoned brewer) are priced at $15. Kits and mixes are available for purchase on Brooklyn Brew Shop's website, at the Brooklyn Brewery tasting room in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and in major retailers across the country, including Whole Foods and Total Wine and More. For a full list of kits, flavors and brewing accessories, as well as stockists, please visit brooklynbrewshop.com.

Farm To People Culinary Gift Bundles ($30 and up)

Farm To People is the premier online specialty market dedicated to showcasing local, small-batch artisanal makers and their original products. Founded with the goal of connecting the best independent food producers with a national audience, Farm To People makes it easy for shoppers to fall in love with new flavors, discover unique products and connect with the individuals who craft their goods by hand.

Perfect for hungry family members, host + hostess gifts and adventurous foodie friends, Farm To People offers curated gift bundles, adventurous tasting box subscriptions and an "a la carte" culinary marketplace that delivers products right to customers' doorsteps. This season's most popular bundles include:

- Smoke & Bourbon ($65)

- Movie Night ($60)

- Cocktails and Canapés ($140)

- Wake Up Call ($60)

- Gluten Free To Be ($60)

- The Home Mixologist ($80)

- Buzzed Bundle ($65)

Patika Small-Batch Cookies + Pastries or Cookie Club Membership ($20 and up)

Patika is a sophisticated artisanal baking company based in Manhattan. The passion project of lifelong pastry enthusiast, Pat Zadok, Patika produces rich European cookies and desserts that are perfectly balanced, comforting and delicious. While Patika is best known for a line of buttery cookies in an array of seasonal varieties, the company also produces biscotti, cakes, Turkish baklava and other treats. All confections are handmade in small batches using the highest-quality natural ingredients, a perfect blend of old-world flavors and modern style.

The perfect treat to offer at a holiday party or spoil your sweet-toothed sidekick, Patika's a la carte selections include:

• The Classic Assortment (Pistachio Cranberry Shortbread, Toasted Coconut and Sea Salt and Chocolate Dipped Rounds) - $30 per box (1 pound)
• The Patika (Pistachio Cranberry Shortbread Cookies) - $30 per box (1 pound)
• The Delicate Lace Box - $30 per box (1 pound)
• The Lemon Butter Box - $30 per box (1 pound)
• Butter Buttons - $25 for two small tubes
• Pink Chocolate Dipped Hearts or Dark Chocolate Dipped Hearts - $22 per tube (two dozen)
• Orange Chocolate or Cherry Pistachio Biscotti - $20 for a bag (1 dozen)

In addition to the above, Patika also offers subscriptions to the "Patika Cookie Club", available in 3 month ($90), 6 month ($175) or 12 month ($300) subscriptions. Club members receive an impressive haul of cookies and treats to their doorsteps each month - with a handwritten note from Pat, of course!

Macaron Parlour ($15 and up)

Macaron Parlour is an New York City based bakery with three locations - on the Upper West Side and East Village in Manhattan and in Park Slope in Brooklyn. They also have a kiosk at the Union Square Holiday Market. They offer an array of creative and delicious macarons that pay homage to typical buttercream and ganache fillings, while also providing unconventional and savory options.

Some of their unique flavors include:

• The Elvis (Peanut Butter and Caramelized Bananas)
• Apple Cider Caramel (Apple Cider and Caramel Buttercream with diced Apples)
• Party Time (Salted Milk Chocolate and Dulce de Leche)
• Cheetos (Cheetos infused White Chocolate Ganache & Cheese Dust)
• Candied Bacon with Maple Cream Cheese
• Carrot Cake (Carrot and Spiced Shell with Cream Cheese Filling)
• Giggity (Chocolate Ganache, Peanut Butter, Marshmallow Crème, Dulce de Leche & Salted Peanuts)

Pricing

• Box of 6: $15
• Box of 12: $30
• Box of 24: $60

Along with their popular boxes of macarons, Macaron Parlour also offers Macaron Making Classes led by their in-house pastry chef and co-owner, Christina Ha. Christina leads each class in detailed demonstrations followed by hands-on baking. Classes are $100 per person and run about 3 hours.

Rekorderlig Spiced Apple Hard Cider ($4.99 and up)

Rekorderlig, the premium hard cider brand from Sweden, has expanded the availability of their acclaimed, limited edition Spiced Apple Hard Cider this winter season. The brand also just launched a new partnership with Minibar, which allows cider fans to order bottles straight to their homes or to the doorstep of a friend.

Rekorderlig's Spiced Apple Hard Cider is unique within the cider category in that it can be enjoyed cold over ice, or warm with a slice of fresh orange (#HOTORCOLD), perfect for the winter months. Spiced Apple also mixes beautifully with bourbon, dark spiced rum and other spirits. Rekorderlig Spiced Hard Apple Cider was recently awarded the prestigious 2015 Beverage World BevStar Gold Award. Far more original than a bottle of wine, Spiced Apple is the perfect gift for a pal that loves boozy, festive beverages!

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