Above, William Grimes offers a fascinating culinary history of New York in “Appetite City”; $19.80 at amazon.com.
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Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head Vodka is totally badass; $49.99 at astorwines.com.
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The Café Bustelo gift basket features six espresso cups, an espresso coffeepot and a 36 oz. Café Bustelo can; $39.99 at javacabana.com.
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Support small Italian olive growers by adopting a tree and enjoying its fruit in the form of first cold-press extra-virgin olive oil; $105 plus shipping at nudo-italia.com.
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The gastrokid on your list will love this chef’s hat, mitts and apron from Martha Stewart; $19.99 at Macy’s, 212-494-4900.
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Fans of Gordon Ramsay shouldn’t miss the British version of “Kitchen Nightmares,” his most compelling TV effort; $24.99-$29.99 at acornonline.com.
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Dazzle your host with 225 scrumptious miniature cupcakes in the shape of a holiday tree from Baked by Melissa; $157.50 at bakedbymelissa.com.
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Michter’s US1 Straight Rye Whiskey makes a mean Manhattan, especially with an orange twist; $39.99 at Astor Wine & Spirits, 212-674-7500.
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The cutest whale since Fudgie graces this can opener from Kuhn Rikon; $18 at kuhnrikon.com.
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The legendary magazine lives on with the “Gourmet Today” cookbook edited by Ruth Reichl; $20 at amazon.com.
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Juicy burgers from cult wholesale butcher Pat La Frieda can now be enjoyed at home; $5.99/lb. at freshdirect.com.
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Crazy-cool oil dispensers from Pylones come in an array of neon hues; $32 at pylones-usa.com.
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The Blu-ray version of “Julie & Julia” gives you access to select recipes featured in the film; $25.99 at amazon.com.
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Jacques Torres creates a whimsical village of snowmen ($36 large; $6.50 small), Santa ($38) and other friends; mrchocolate.com.
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This 14K gold necklace with tiny fortune cookie charm is sure to bring great happiness; $50 at fredflare.com.
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Colorful waffle cone bowls for dishing out ice cream look almost good enough to eat; $6 each at surlatable.com.
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Sweet dreams are guaranteed with Heidi Kenney’s 24-inch, plush “Yummy Donut”; $75 at kidrobot.com.
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Kids will flip for this penguin flexible spatula; $12 at williams-sonoma.com.
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Sugar and spice make the Neff cupcake beanie for kids very, very nice; $25 at journeys.com/kidz.
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With a flick of the tail, this squirrel nutcracker quickly gnaws through walnuts and more; $22 at mxyplyzyk.com.
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Bodum’s new “Bistro” toaster in shades of fuschia and chartreuse liven up any kitchen counter; $79.95 at bodumusa.com.
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Look sharp with this two-piece Guy Fieri cutlery set; $99.99 at foodnetworkstore.com.
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Put a special cork in these playful pewter pets; $36 each at uncommongoods.com.
