For Your Fashionable Friend’s Dinner Party
D.S. & Durga Pasta Water
For Your Fashionable Friend’s Dinner Party
D.S. & Durga Pasta Water
I first smelt this candle at the actual Jupiter restaurant… in the bathroom, specifically. I was blown away by how much I understood the smell as Pasta Water versus how much I loved it. It’s such a pleasant surprise of a candle.
For Any and All Hosts
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne
For Any and All Hosts
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label Champagne
Bringing their favorite bottle of white or a red is a safe bet. But, they might feel obligated to uncork it over the course of the night, and that would throw off their pairings. Go in a totally different direction with Champagne. They’ll want to pop it and celebrate with everyone at the end of the party.
A Fun Candle Alternative
MAGOKORO Fruit Shaped Candle Set
A Fun Candle Alternative
MAGOKORO Fruit Shaped Candle Set
Standard candle a bit boring for you? Us too. These fruit shaped candles are a fun little trompe l’oeil, and they’re a cheeky alternative to any scented candles.
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Another Optical Illusion Candle
T-shin Cheese Shaped Scented Candle
Another Optical Illusion Candle
T-shin Cheese Shaped Scented Candle
It doesn’t smell like cheese, but it wouldn’t be a bad thing if it did. Even though they’re affordable, if your host has a sense of humor, these will be the best gift they get all night. Buy a handful of them, and your host can use them to light the table at the next dinner party.
For the Bread and Butter Lover
CB2 Terracotta Butter Keeper
For the Bread and Butter Lover
CB2 Terracotta Butter Keeper
There’s an issue in the world: Butter needs to be room temp for optimal spreading, but it can go rancid at that temperature. Thankfully, there’s a scientific solution. With a little bit of water, this French-style butter keeper seals your butter off from any would be harm. So you—sorry, the host you gift this too—can keep the butter ready to spread year-round.
For the Wine-Snob Host
Smythson Hardbound Cellar Book
For the Wine-Snob Host
Smythson Hardbound Cellar Book
A fancy leather-bound notebook to keep up with their purchases and tastings. It’ll make everyone else in their amateur sommeliers group jealous.
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For the Host of a Big Party
Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe
For the Host of a Big Party
Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe
If they’re hosting a large party, or a family holidy, you can get really creative. This spa-style robe from Brooklinen reminds them to chill out and take care of themselves after a long night of refilling wine and washing dishes.
For the Shoes Off At The Door Host
UGG Tasman Slippers
For the Shoes Off At The Door Host
UGG Tasman Slippers
If they live in a no shoes household, give them the gift of our favorite house slipper.
For the Host That Serves a Post-Dinner Coffee
Ralph Lauren Home Ralph’s Coffee Tray Set
For the Host That Serves a Post-Dinner Coffee
Ralph Lauren Home Ralph’s Coffee Tray Set
Ralph’s is a bit like Ralph Lauren Disneyland with all its merchandise. But, we love this sugar and creamer set, and it’ll especially be a hit if your host likes to offer a post-meal coffee.
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The Only Plants You Should Gift
Planters’ Choice 9 Herb Window Garden Kit
The Only Plants You Should Gift
Planters’ Choice 9 Herb Window Garden Kit
Some people (myself included) love being gifted a plant. Some people (many I know) hate it, because of the pressure to keep it alive. Luckily, herbs are just weeds, so they’re almost impossible to kill. It helps that they’re practical as well.
For Your Most High-Brow Dinner Party
Fernet Branca
For Your Most High-Brow Dinner Party
Fernet Branca
With your foodie friends, a regular bottle of wine might not sufficiently wow everyone. Fernet—the more bitter, more herbal cousin to Amaro—is a perfect choice for real foodies. It’s an acquired taste, but that’s why it’s so beloved.
A Non-Traditional Holiday Host Gift
The Citizenry Fresh Olive Wreath
A Non-Traditional Holiday Host Gift
The Citizenry Fresh Olive Wreath
During the holidays, a wreath can be a bit meh—just a bit overdone. But this olive wreath from The Citizenry is the exact opposite. It’s regal, green, and suitable for year-round use. It’s like a hostess gift they’d give a Roman emperor.
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For the Host That Loves Good Oil
Graza Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For the Host That Loves Good Oil
Graza Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
If they love high-quality olive oil, few are this good at this price. Plus, Graza’s signature squeeze bottle makes it perfect for high-concept drizzling and plating.
For the Host That Summers in Italy
Baroncini Import & Co. Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For the Host That Summers in Italy
Baroncini Import & Co. Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Ok, the quality of the olive oil matters, and Baroncini Import & Co. works in partnership with the olive oil legends at Partanna for a high-quality oil… But the tin is what really makes this gift-worthy. The bright yellow will look great when you had it off, and it’ll look just as good when the receiver posts it to Instagram.
Luke Guillory
Associate Commerce Editor
Luke Guillory is the Associate Commerce Editor at Esquire.
