XMas 2008: Good food gifts thread... Revisited

Bosox1976

I need to send three gifts to people who have everything. $50 to $100 - food related. I would prefer something ready to heat & eat - I have sent the usual Chicago stuff out before, but am looking for a good place that ships their signature item that is off the beaten track a little.

I have dredged through amazon and a few other sites - really want to get something kick a$$ from someplace that somebody frequents and can vouch for.

For instance, I think the best ribs in Chicago are from Smoque (but they don't ship). Anybody got a great place that ships? Doesn't have to be ribs. Could be any spectacular item. The recipients are in New England, so chowder/lobster/fish cakes probably don't work (they can get that there).

Anybody?

jeffcbay

Does beer count?

Great Lakes Brewing Company

Barfvader

Can't really help but an unidentified person sent my family this (it arrived last night)









Good eatin' and and an incredible gesture on whoever did this.

RonBurgundy

If females are involved, Sprinkles cupcakes are your friend.

mrmint23

Try Dreamland Ribs in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. They ship anywhere in the US. Dreamland is located in the home of the Alabama Crimson Tide.

http://www.dreamlandbbq.com/

Kirk

julen23

xmas ham ^ stuffed turkey.

nam812

<< <i>Can't really help but an unidentified person sent my family this (it arrived last night)........ >>



Clearly it was Bill making up for your lost contest prize.

bman90278

Mike, My wife is a big cook and worked for one of our leading catering businesses out here for some time and she was always very happy with the food she had ordered from Ohama Steaks. Their stuff still has to be cooked, but they do have ready meals, great service and they ship very responsibly.

When my wife gets up, I'll ask her who already has pre-cooked meals too.

Here is a link to Omaha Steaks gifts under $100 page and it looks like they are doing some great specials, linky

Downtown1974

I have heard great things about Omaha Steaks as well.

bman90278

Dang, I see Barfvader was posting when I did and he just got me....But you can see how nice Omaha Steaks ships...

Me my wife ordered from them every month for a few years up til this year, but we were extremely happy.

thenavarro

I know you mentioned that you've done all the Chicago stuff, but you simply can't beat Gino's East Pizzeria, they ship them out on dry ice (and if your recipient has dents in their car, they can use the dry use to "pop" them out), and have next day delivery. I just bought myself a shipment of 6 for my birthday a couple months ago.

Mike

frankhardy

Allan Brothers Steaks

Lobstergram

itzagoner

1963 Fleer packs have a cookie.

kindly request that they return the sharp and centered disposable cardboard cookie protectors.

goose3

I've received stuff from here and it was great. Their steakburgers are fantastic.

Kansas City


This item

OR

This one.

If you choose the first link be sure to add a few steakburgers on there too.

larryallen73

Fruitcake wrapped with $50 worth of lottery tickets. They laugh at the fruitcake and enjoy the lottery tickets!

TheHun

Mike

If they live near Fenway .. a day at the ballpark ... with the "all you can eat" ticket. This should make your day if you play host and go with them. Buy the tickets now - send them.

A perfect gift.

cheers

Chuck

LINK

edit - link added

uyu906

You cannot go wrong with Harry and David's - http://www.harryanddavid.com/gifts/store/gift____gourmet-food-entertaining-gifts

Stingray

Jelly of the month club. It's the gift that keeps on giving the whole year thru.

boiler75

The best bar-b-que in Texas...

Angelo's - Ft. Worth

The best fruitcakes in America (if that's not your cup of tea, all of their baked goods are excellent)...

Collin Street Bakery

jmoran19

My wife is an Australian, here's what she would recommend

gift basket for blokes

sfmays24

Good morning, Mike

Give this site a try, they always have great stuff and usual have some type of bonus offers as well... good luck and Merry Christmas!

Mike

Home Bistro

MattyC

Call Murray's cheese shop in downtown Manhattan-- they can send an assortment of amazing stuff and pair it with a great red wine.

Call Junior's in downtown Brooklyn and send someone the most famous cheesecake in the world.

Or also Joe's stone crabs in South Beach for their Key Lime pie.

On the Upper East side of Manhattan there is a meat place called Lobell's which torches Omaha steaks.

Nascar360

I will second the the Dreamland Ribs. Kirk knows what he's talking about!

http://www.dreamlandbbq.com/

jlzinck

Nevermind. Didn't read the whole thread

swartz1

GanderMountain - Shippensburg PA

sells fish fryers...

Good for cooking fish, chciken wings and french fries...

forget the fish...wings and fries...yum yum

Joewoowoo

HI , Do all your gourmet shipping with this Gift network site, all in one place from liquor to steaks to fish salmon steaks to cookies or a gift . You can even customize your own gift basket (hey Yogi ). Since I am A Munson fan please pick something from my link , I would appreciate it the most. Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.



Gift Network

mccardguy1

I know you said you have sent the Chicago stuff before but a old favorite is Malnotti's pizza. They will ship a Chicago pack ( I think thats what they call it) with their pizza, vienna beef dogs, Eli's cheesecake and more Chicago favorites. This is all packed in dry ice and I have found that this gift is well appreciated.

rbdjr1

Lobster works for me! (Most folks do not want to deal withy the mess! so a $100 gift card from Red Lobster should work, no matter how "well off" these folks are, they will remember a $100 meal at Red Lobster!!!)

(some like it delivered or just send them a gift card!)


TRY: RED LOBSTER ONLINE


rd

Beck6

Richard's Steak Sandwiches in Hamilton, OH will ship anywhere in the world around the holidays and I can tell you they are well worth it. Best tasting steak sandwiches you will ever eat. I will try and find you a link, but you can just Google Richards and find the website.

Richards Steak Sandwiches

austinchau

Grass-fed premium steaks - http://www.lacensebeef.com/catalog/premium-steaks

Grass-fed beef has almost as much omega-3 fatty acid as fish, best tasting and great for health

lawnmowerman

I can send you a yule log

Stingray

<< <i>I can send you a yule log >>




Not that you have a log??

VitoCo1972

Mike, if you're a Red Sox fan, you must know the best desert place in Boston - Mike's Pastry...and they now do online ordering and worldwide shipping. You can send awesome cannolis etc. anywhere you like. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Mike's Pastry

Second in Los Angeles, there exists a cookie shop that makes easily the best cookies that I have ever tasted. They are simply amazing. It'scalled Deluscious

Deluscious Cookies

Best of luck!!

HighChopper

Live Lobsters ... Lobster Gram

Great Gift

yankeeno7

Find someone who makes really good FLAN...one of the best desserts on the planet!

rube26105

send jars of bugs, people like that in a surprise

especially in its in laws ya cant stand

HeritageAddict

I'm with thenavarro, Gino's is fantastic.

dan8402

http://www.tastesofchicago.com/

Darin

Here's my idea. Don't send perishable foods like steak through the mail.

jimrad

Yummy Link

I got stuck in Baltimore a couple of months on work a few years ago and everyone told me to go to G & M for crab cakes. OMG they are soooo good.
They do a good job on their mail order business. This place is the real deal. The lines there at lunch time are huge everyday.

cwazzy

I would recomend Christopher Elbow gormet chocolates. They look amazing and he has some very interesting (and good) flavors.

elbowchocolates.com

Chris

stevek

I dunno why - But sending food thru the mail never appealed to me. I think a better idea would be to search for a good restaurant in their local area, and have them send a gift certificate so they can enjoy a night out - or some restaurants such as Outback Steakhouse have takeout if that is preferred.

Dboneesq

<< <i>I need to send three gifts to people who have everything. $50 to $100 - food related. Anybody? >>



Mike ... here are a few NEW YORK suggestions ... Hope it helps:

Barney Greengrass
For over 100 years, Barney Greengrass has been pleasing diners on the Upper West Side with their delicious breakfast and delicatessen offerings. They'll ship smoked fish, caviar, matzo ball soup and more overnight to ensure it reaches you fresh.
BarneyGreengrass.com


Guss's Pickles
Want to wow someone who loves pickles? Ship them a gallon bucket of Guss's top notch pickles, tomatoes, sauerkraut, or peppers for $46-59, depending on location.
GussPickle.com


Veniero's
Delicious Italian pastries, including cannoli, cheesecakes, biscotti and cookie trays are available for delivery in the U.S. from Veniero's, which has been making desserts since 1894.
VenierosPastry.com

STAY HEALTHY!
Doug

BunchOBull

<< <i>Try Dreamland Ribs in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. They ship anywhere in the US. Dreamland is located in the home of the Alabama Crimson Tide.

http://www.dreamlandbbq.com/

Kirk >>



Just make sure it's the one in Tuscaloosa...the one in ATL sucks.

mtcards

Give em a case of the South's number one candy.....Goo Goo Clusters

Blackie

All i know is thats some good steaks!!! Start Grilling

rube26105

go shoot a deer and say, " here ya go" you lucky dog you

Blackie

I agree with rube. Only 2 days being back from IRAQ and I shot a deer and had chili the next day with it.............not a bad idea

downtown

Portillo's

their RIBS have won awards...

PORTILLO's

TheVon

I've had great responses from people when I've sent these chocolate covered strawberries. The strawberries are huge and delicious and the chocolate is yummy:

Shari's Berries

Carew29

www.wolfermans.com