Called a “best value” by Wall Street Journal oenophiles Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher, Piper-Heidsieck is a familiar name among champagnes and one soul-satisfying toast for the New Year, whether you’re drinking to remember or forget. Salud.

$35.00

With green tea being the new black and all, you can find the stuff at any price range in your local grocery store, but that doesn’t mean you’re getting quality. But if your giftee really enjoys a  good cup of tea  - and the peace and calm that comes with it - you should send them the real thing, and the very best.

Direct from Paris, the teas of the Mariage Freres company are considered by many to be the absolute best in the world. We agree.

Gifts of Tea from $15.

Mariage Freres Tea

For the foodie in your life, why not the most talked about dessert in gourmet circles? It’s the Lady M Mille Crepes cake, a delectable treat of dozens of ultra think and light crepes topped on each layer with delicate cream. A lot easier to buy and eat if you live in New York, but they ship all over the country. Better still, buy it for yourself and your eight best friends and have a cocktail party.

$75

Lady M Confections

Sleek, elegant Montgomery cocktail shaker from the Ralph Lauren Home Collection makes a great gift for the sophisticate in your posse. Handcrafted from silver plate over nickel over brass.

$137

Ralph Lauren Home

Know a foodie in search of authentic flavors? Give the gift of bison — America’s original red meat. Lean, high in iron, and low in cholesterol, what better way to say “Take care of yourself. Enjoy.”

Holiday gift package includes 4 6-oz. filets and 4 8-oz. NY strip steaks.

$99

Bison Roundup

If you have a thing for ginger, you’ll flip over this tasty, refreshing liquer made from cognac and Vietnamese baby ginger. Refreshing on the rocks or as a mixer for cocktails, this Domaine de Canton liquer comes in an equally arresting bottle.

$34

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Add panache to an opened bottle with a monogrammed doorknob stopper. Gives fresh meaning to the ancient adage to ‘put a cork in it.’ Black porcelain with single monogram is one of about a dozen varieties.

 $32.00

 Knobstoppers

Nothing will set off your holiday entertaining like this set of polished agate coasters. This semi-precious gemstone was once thought to protect its guardians from danger, and bring its owners pleasant dreams. While we can’t attest to either of those attributes, we can guarantee that these brilliant, translucent slices formed from cooling lava, will add an elegant accent to your bar ware. Set of 4.

$49.95

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