12/14/09
It's a Wrap
The UrbanDaddy DC Holiday Gift Guide
Procrastination comes easy on the gifting front. Especially with an endless slate of bourbon-fueled holiday merriment keeping you occupied. Not to worry, you'll come through in the clutch—especially with a bit of assistance. Below, a few extra ideas to satisfy anyone whom you wouldn't want to go giftless.
The Grill-Meister
Sauces and Rubs From Pork Barrel BBQ
It's hard to argue with stuff that can be slathered on grilled meat—especially when the recipe comes
from two former Senate staffers. (Strangely not listed among the ingredients: earmarks.)
- 411:
- Order here
The Clotheshorse
Suits From Eric Finn Custom Clothiers
This Dupont Circle haberdasher outfits everyone from Clinton Portis and Jason Campbell to John Walsh from
America's Most Wanted. You pick the fabric, cut and accoutrements—like ticket pockets,
colorful linings and monograms (their initials, not yours).
- 411:
- Mention UrbanDaddy for 20% off when ordering, check them out here, 202-232-3042
The Breakfast Boozer
Alcoholic Jams by Copper Pot
Stefano Frigerio, the former sous chef at Maestro, is jarring up a trio of spreads. But he's throwing a
little something extra in the pot. Think Peach & Prosecco, Sweet Nectarine & Bourbon and
Concord Grape & Grappa. For a truly spirited English muffin.
- 411:
- Order here
The Spaceman
Weightless Flights From Zero-G
Short of paying the Russians a few million rubles, these trips, in which your plane flies in parabolic arcs
to create zero-gravity conditions, are the closest you can get to spaceflight. Reserve your giftee's spot
now, so they'll have three months to look forward to floating around in their own personalized flight suit
(which happens to double as a lifelong Halloween costume).
- 411:
- Order here
The Sweet Tooth
Macaroons to Order at Adour
Despite five courses and two bottles of wine at Adour, everyone leaves talking about Alain Ducasse's gratis
macaroons at the end of the meal. Now for the first time, they're boxing them up and selling them retail.
Order 50 and they'll throw in 10 for free. Consider that your finder's fee.
- 411:
- Order at least 24 hours in advance, Adour, 202-509-8000
The Carnivore
Slab Bacon by Edwards
Virginia produces two things better than anywhere: presidents and pork. So grab your bacon-loving friends a
half-slab from Edwards farms (it even comes in a burlap bag, so you know it's rustic). It'll yield 55 to 60
slices. Otherwise known as a weekend.
- 411:
- Order here
Only what you need to know.