FATHER’S DAY GIFTS THAT DON’T SUCK
You guys loved the Mother’s Day Gifts That Don’t Suck post, so I present Father’s Day Gifts. I’m a dad! I want these things! Also - you can shop for yourself, I won’t tell. Some of these links are affiliate links and I may get a commission.
GRILL, FOOD & ULTRA LOCAL
RESCUE GRILL CLEANER: Such a great product -no wire bristles which sometimes break off. https://fluence-media.co/4ka0PDe
CRAFTMADE APRON: You see this in many of your favorite Minnesota restaurants: https://fluence-media.co/3HhDtwV
GAVIN KAYSEN’S SYNERGY SERIES BOOK: Does your guy love Spoon & Stable? Leadership stories? Hear from the chefs who came to Minnesota for the Synergy Series- plus recipes: https://fluence-media.co/43NB4Tn
THOMAS LIQUORS WINE CLUB: This is so cool - one of my favorite wine guys, Peter Vars, curates a monthly club that can be shipped to dad. https://fluence-media.co/4dyqhzQ
MARC HEU PATISSERIE CHOCOLATE CIGARS: One of the nation’s best pastry chefs has a set of 3 chocolate cigars infused with liquor. https://fluence-media.co/4mA6Pqv
CHEF’S PRESS: Perfect for grilling or sandwiches or steak- they have starter sets, but all you really need is this 13 oz press: https://fluence-media.co/3Fv20hw
OLEAVIA EV OLIVE OIL: Local family, Mediterranean extra virgin olive oil from Coccinella. https://fluence-media.co/4dzeD7K
FASHION
TEXTURED POLOS: I love the sweater polo trend. Classy, on-trend, but not too much for dad. I like this from J.Crew [link]
LINEN/COTTON BUTTON UP: Madewell is another of my favorites - this is a cotton/linen blend for guys afraid to go all-in on linen. [link]
LINEN: This is a great J. Crew linen shirt [link]
GQ BOX: I always tell people to get this subscription! It’s a quarterly little gift and reminder that you love dad. I’ve subscribed for years. [link]
TODD SNYDER: I wish we had a store here - but I shop online at Todd Snyder all the time. I love this crazy dad-friendly camp collar shirt on sale right now [link]
JAXEN GREY: Everyday style at great prices - this is an easy spot for dads - you can shop online or North Loop, Galleria, Ridgedale, Woodbury. [link]
J.H. & SONS GALLERIA: I do a ton of shopping at my radio partner J.H. & Sons - they have amazing tailored clothes, but great casual stuff as well, and fabulous fragrance. I love Eight and Bob and I wear this Kiton fragrance all the time:
ELECTRONICS
Anker Cell Phone power bank: My phone is ALWAYS running out of juice. https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/55qdV1
Dash Cam from Garmin: Dads love dash cams. Team up with your siblings, it’s only around $140. https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/19gYmz
Beats Over-ear headphones: When I looked, they were on sale for $199! https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/aOLo0Y
Powerbeats Earbuds: I love my AirPods but they fall out when I work out. This solves that. https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/o4GK2E
More of my Father’s Day BEST BUY PICKS [I may get commission on these links]
ART & PENS & WATCHES
PENS: I am obsessed with Barry Rubin’s selection of fun and luxurious pens. I have about a half-dozen rollerball pens from Barry, email him NOW with a favorite color or hobby or alma mater and he’ll hook you up. EMAIL: penstore@gmail.com
TC Time & Luxury: I get all my watches from David Brenke. He’s spent his career working in luxury watches - he can find anything you need, but his showroom in St. Louis Park is stocked with pre-loved Rolex, Tudor and IWC to more entry-level Seiko. Tell David I sent you, he’ll give you an even better deal than normal! SHOP the online collection
Bench Pressed: Hilarious letter pressed cards, great gift selection in Seward Minneapolis.
Other favorite Art stops: Kickernick Gallery in downtown Minneapolis has an amazing selection and Drew Beson Art Gallery in the Shops at West End (it’s his art in my new living room).
COFFEE LOVERS
FELLOW: My wife bought me this Aiden coffee maker, and I don’t think I’ve used my pour-over stuff since. It’s fantastic. Ultimate control, tells you the bean weight you should grind. LINK TO AIDEN
Pour-over curious? This would be a nice design-forward alternative to a Chemex, the Stagg Pourover.
TRADE COFFEE SUBSCRIPTION: I’m a subscriber - I love that I get coffee from roasters all over the U.S. You set how often you want to get it and the flavor profile you enjoy. Subscribe & get Half off Your First Month!
MY FAVORITE LOCAL BEANS: UP Coffee Roasters ($16/12 oz is a bargain); S.K. Coffee in St. Paul; GET DOWN COFFEE Co. in North Minneapolis, Duluth Coffee Company, Cuckoo Coffee from White Bear Lake.
COCKTAIL LOVERS
CUSTOM BOURBON BARREL: A Minnesota distillery is bottling bourbon in a small wooden barrel you can have customized to your company or your family. Such a cool gift. LINK TO LITTLE ROUND STILL
GLASSWARE: We love Estelle Colored Glass - great for design-lovers. Riedel is our fave - we adore the drink-specific rocks glass, for wine I use the Performance line
CLEAR ICE: I’m a huge stan for Minnesota Pure Clear Ice - most liquor stores have the cubes, spheres and shards. LOCATIONS: https://fluence-media.co/4f29zbU
BUY A BOTTLE:
GIN - My favorite local is Tattersall. Mexico: Condesa. Vietnam: SÔNG CÁI. Versatile national: Tanqueray No. Ten.
BOURBON: Wild Turkey 101 (easy to find), Knob Creek (lots of store picks in local retailers), WhistlePig Rye, Local: Keepers Heart and Brother Justus are my favorites.
PERSONAL GROOMING
RAZOR RINSER: Such a cool gadget - if your guy uses a standard razor to shave, this cleans the little hairs out of it. Simple, brilliant, they sent me a sample: https://fluence-media.co/3Z4UtNb
MOISTURIZER: One simple thing dads should do is moisturize. I use this from Tareen Dermatology https://fluence-media.co/4kcmURB).
SHAVE OIL/LOTION: I love Aesop, it smells so good, the serum gives the closest shave I’ve ever had. https://fluence-media.co/3FBe0xX
