Gifts for the discerning dad
How we mark holidays has changed in the era of the novel coronavirus. But we still need to celebrate, especially when it comes to dear old Dad. This year, Father’s Day will require a bit more planning as online shopping plays a more important role in these socially distanced days. Still, restaurants and shops are open, and gifts for Dad abound. You have a week: Father’s Day is June 21.
1. UP IN SMOKE:
Tom Ford has created exclusive Father’s Day gifts including this Tobacco Vanille Luxe Set that features Tobacco Vanille cologne and beard oil (think of a scent that suggests an opulent English gentlemen’s club), sunglasses, burnished leather toiletry bag and folding card holder; $2,775 at tomford.com for delivery to Tom Ford, Galleria.
2. FRET WORK:
Let Dad channel his inner Clapton with this rich immersion into stringed soul. “Guitar: The World’s Most Seductive Instrument” by David Schiller (Workman Publishing), features 200 instruments from musicians such as George Harrison, Willie Nelson and Prince. A perfect gift for any guitar lover; $35 at amazon.com or your favorite bookstore.
3. KNOCK ON WOOD:
For your favorite single-malt man, The Balvenie Double Wood 12 Year Old makes a perfect gift. Matured in two wood types, this mellow Speyside scotch offers sherry sweetness, cinnamon spices and a long, warm finish; $59 at Total Wine & More.
4. BRUSH UP:
The Art of Shaving’s Rose Gold Safety Razor Shaving Set with Fine Brush is an elegant beard buster, featuring a double-edged razor, badger-hair shaving brush and brush and razor stand for the most discriminating dad; $355 at theartofshaving.com or AOS specialty store at the Galleria.
5. PLAY BALL:
Batter up for dress-up occasions. These hand-enameled Sterling Silver Baseball Cufflinks will have your baseballenthusiast dandy sentimental for the great American game; $395 at Deutsch Fine Jewelry, 3747 Westheimer, deutschhouston.com.
6. DADDY’S DAY:
For the remainder of summer, The Dunlavy is home to Daddy’s Burger pop-up, and on Father’s Day the restaurant in Buffalo Bayou Park will host a Father’s Day picnic from 9 a.m. to sunset with craft burgers, shakes, cold beer, cocktails and music. The full menu will be served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 3422 Allen Parkway, daddysburgershouston.com.
7. WALL OF SOUND:
Ear buds are all well and good, but why not trade up to a truly luxurious immersion in sound with the Montblanc MB 01 Smart Headphones that can be used wireless or wired? Constructed of aluminum and fine leather, this acoustic champ will make Dad’s ears sing; $595 at Montblanc at the Galleria or montblanc.com.
8. SILVER STREAK:
Your best traveling man deserves the stylish touch offered by Zero Halliburton’s Continental Carry-On Case, a brushed aluminum bullet of sophisticated hardbody design that glides on 360-degree ball-bearing wheels (comes in black and bronze, too); $945 at zerohalliburton.com.
9. OIL GUSHER:
The House of Creed has created eco-minded, alcohol-free ways of enjoying the best of its signature scents with its perfumed oils. These luxurious oils condition skin but also deliver the perfumed glories of Aventus, Green Irish
Tweed, Silver Mountain Water, Original Vetiver and Original Santal; $210 at Neiman Marcus or creedboutique.com.
10. GOODE DEED:
Houston-proud Goode Company’s Goode Co. Grocers has created meal and cocktail kits, including the Grilling the Goode Way Kit — perfect for Father’s Day — that feeds six and includes a cheese ball with homemade crackers, marinated skirt steaks with cilantro-pecan pesto, Panzanella salad, potato salad and peanut butter bars; $150 at goodecompanygrocers.com, available for delivery or curbside pickup at Goode Co. Armadillo Palace, 505 Kirby.