The Big Apple Wish List
For most New York City residents, Home is located somewhere outside of Manhattan. This holiday, whether you’re checking that extra suitcase stuffed with gifts or spending hours at UPS shipping treasures far and wide, everyone on your list can receive a present guaranteed to put them in a New York state of mind.
The New Yorker
Murray’s Cheese has been a New York City landmark since 1940, and is dedicated to offering the greatest cheese selection to New Yorkers while staying true to their Greenwich Village roots. They maintain a rotating selection of over 300 cheeses from around the world, and offer a wide selection of specialty foods to perfectly complement your cheese pick.
The New Yorker gift box includes three farmhouse cheeses, honey, Brooklyn-made bean to bar chocolate, crackers, and a Brooklyn slate board for the stunning presentation of any cheese. Packed in their signature wood crate, this is a foolproof gift for parents, friends and anyone who’s ever loved New York.
It’s Not Delivery…
Well, it technically is, but who doesn’t love authentic New York pizza? When you order the New York Pizza of the Month Club from ClubsGalore.com, each month your recipient will receive two 14-inch NY pizzas delivered right to their doorstep. The delectable pizzas are hand-tossed and made with the finest Italian all-natural ingredients. From native New Yorkers who have moved away to your favorite long-distance foodie, this club will definitely bring a smile to anyone on your gift list that enjoys delicious pizza.
5th Avenue Fashion
One of Manhattan’s chicest shopping destinations, Henri Bendel is where girls go to find the new and the next in accessories, cosmetics and gifts. Since 1895, Bendel’s luxury heritage and eye for the new have made shopping at Henri Bendel a rite of passage for elite young women, and their signature brown and white striped shopping bags have been spotted swinging from the arms of stylish young women from around the world. Here are some irresistible indulgences for even the most fabulous fashionistas:
Centennial Stripe Sweet Nothing Mini Crossbody bag
Izak Manhattan Bridge iPhone 4 Cover
You’ve Got Mail
The Strand Book Store has been offering great books at great prices to New Yorkers since it opened in 1927. With more than 2.5 million used, new and rare books, Strand tends to elicit die-hard devotee behavior from the downtown literati, and their iconic tote bags can be spotted on shoulders on every block. Pick up these novel gift ideas for the bookworm in you life:
“New York in Color” by Bob Shamis