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Tips for Building a NY Gift Basket for Friends/Fam🗽
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items Because it's always nice to share some love from your city or from your trip! I'm currently buying gifts to bring home to my parents, so this list is incredibly topical
A classic fancy candy place that a lot of people love getting blends from when they visit, and that looks stunning
BonBon - A Swedish Candy Co
A classic NY cookie spot, they sell frozen mixes and have the thickest cookies ever
Levain Bakery
A candle made from a local artisan that’s based in Brooklyn, all clean ingredients and such beautiful scents
Presidio Limited Edition Candle - Brooklyn Botany
For those sandwich lovers in your life, a sauce from the classic Katz Deli (where that scene from when Harry met Sally was filmed I think)
Reuben Dressing - 8 oz jar - Katz's Delicatessen
They have these at the Bryant Park Holiday market every year, and they're just some of the most decadent truffles I've ever had
No Chewing Allowed
A fancy but delectable take on your everyday jerky, nice for a cute jerky bouquet
Salami Stick - Crown Maple - Schaller & Weber
Black and white cookies, though technically like a shortbread cake type of texture, are a New York classic and they're delicious. The black and white is basically like a chocolate frosting
Zabar's Mini Black and White Cookies (Kosher) - 11oz
Always something cool and niche in here for your art loving friends, and cute keepsakes for parents
Museum Store NYC - MoMA Design Store
Depending on how long your trip is and how far, you could definitely pick up a loaf or something from their bakery and bring it with you to be the most beloved houseguest or dinner party attendee
Balthazar
This might not be NY specific, but it’s pretty prevalent here and always packaged beautifully for a quick gift
Candy Bento Boxes - Curated Gift Boxes and Design Your Own
Pick up some local pastries, a pie, maybe some babka and bring it back to your loved ones for extra brownie points (no pun intended)
Gluten Free - Agata & Valentina
This flower market is famous amongst the event crowd and flower lovers alike, and has a beautiful assortment of different flowers and bouquets, great for if you’re able to keep the bouquet fresh while you’re traveling a beautiful table topper gift fo...
NYC FLOWER MARKET (@nyc_flowermarket) - Instagram
Brooklyn based and has the most stunning, delicate and elegant pieces, get your friend a small necklace or bracelet, definitely for big occasions
Catbird: 14k Gold Fine Jewelry, Engagement Rings & Diamonds
Famous for their banana pudding, it's a must try and something I recommend people bring to any special gathering if they want to impress
Magnolia Bakery | Home
Because macaroons are always a vibe and tend to be a good call especially if your friends or family are gluten intolerant
Ladurée New York - Soho