09 Dec Great Holiday Gift Ideas with an East End Twist
Shopping for the holidays may seem like a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are some great North Fork gift ideas that are sure to make anyone’s holiday a festive one and you look like a gift-giving hero! So this year forget about the fruit cakes. We have a list of five things that definitely, won’t be regifted this holiday season.
Wine
You can’t go wrong with wine. Especially any of the local North Fork varieties. Afterall, this year the North Fork’s wine won a number of awards and received accolades that make it a must on any wine lover’s gift list. This year the North Fork’s own Lieb Cellars’ 2013 Reserve Pinot Blanc was given the distinction of being one of the top wines at The Wall Street Journal’s annual dozen wine tasting. This past summer, several of the North Fork’s wines scored high marks from The Wine Advocate. Seventy-four wines received scores of 90 and above, a record for the region, with Wölffer Estate Vineyard coming out on top for its Descencia Botrytis Chardonnay and Diosa Late Harvest.
Chocolate
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Any chocolate lover would welcome a gift from North Fork Chocolate Company. Belgian Chocolate is blended with wholesome creamery products and filled with fresh, local farm ingredients; fruits, vegetables, dairy, spirits, sea salt, herbs, and honey. The local favorite makes hand crafted chocolates with local ingredients to everyone’s delight. Make someone’s holiday even sweeter. North Fork Chocolate Company is located at 740 Main Road in Aquebogue. Open 11am – 7pm Tues – Sun. (631) 599-4944
A Sign Post from Coast
Coast, a gift shop located in Southold, has an item that is the shop’s most popular gift, ahandmade sign which displays the longitude and latitude of a specific address. The handmade gift is perfect for loved ones who may live far away or who you’d like to give a gift that reminds them of home. Check out all their great gifts inspired by the seashore and all things associated with it. Coast is located at 53965 Main Road in Southold and is open Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (631) 876-5477.
Local Crafts
If you’re aren’t sure what to get someone, spend a Saturday at The Riverhead Farmer’s Market. It’s an excellent place to purchase local produce, artisanal cheeses and handmade products including soaps, coffee, pastries for a holiday party and much more. The Farmer’s Market is open from 10am-3pm every Saturday. The Riverhead Farmer’s Market is located at 117 E Main Street. (631) 208-8159
Gift Certificates
You can never go wrong with gift certificates. Both Hotel Indigo and Bistro 72 offer gift certificates that can be used towards a special weekend getaway, a date night dinner, room service or spa services. For every $100 you spend on gift certificates, you get a $25 certificate for yourself. Now that’s a gift that gives back. To purchase gift certificates, please call 631.369.2200
As with any gift, it’s the thought that counts and you can’t go wrong with any of our choices or many of the other options the East End has to offer. Good Luck and happy shopping!