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Holiday Gifting Guide: The Book Edition

Since candles (or, heaven forbid, gift cards!) just won’t cut it, we’ve rounded up a few of the best, most giftable books for the discerning gift-giver.

Gilt city: Generous Coffee

This “for purpose” coffee company delivers specialty grade beans from around the world while investing 100-percent of their profits into life-changing charities.

gilt city boston: faburiq

Using the finest heritage Japanese fabrics, this innovative Boston-based label handcrafts stylish and sophisticated accessories for men.

 
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gilt city LA: Triniti

Noma alum Joseph Geiskopf brings top-notch coffee and beautifully creative food to a sleek, minimalist setting with a casual vibe.

gilt city: Sand & Sky

This female-founded skincare line from Melbourne is making serious waves—creating cruelty-free, vegan-friendly masks with uniquely Australian botanicals that deliver bright, gorgeous skin.

gilt city new york: mah-ze-dahr bakery

This cult favorite West Village bakery from businesswoman-turned-baker Umber Ahmad makes delicious sweets and decadent treats.

 
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gilt city new york: “Angels in America”

The most Tony Award-nominated play in Broadway history, this celebrated revival of Tony Kushner’s iconic two-part drama stars Andrew Garfield and Nathan Lane.

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gilt city new york: Poke Junke

With its cool ’90s-inspired interior and focus on fresh ingredients and bold flavors, this new poke spot is a hit with the Midtown lunch crowd.

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gilt city new york: NFL experience

For an up close, authentic taste of the game, football fans go deep into the action at this unique attraction…

 
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gilt city Boston: Buttermilk and bourbon

This popular new spot in Back Bay from celebrated chef Jason Santos delivers delicious bites and specialty drinks with lots of Southern charm.

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gilt city LA: boxfox

Featured in Racked, Refinery29, and more, this female-founded, LA-based company assembles and ships beautiful boxes of thoughtful items for every occasion—making gifting a breeze.

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gilt city New York: Hwa Yuan

The reincarnation of the beloved Chinatown restaurant that introduced sesame noodles to America, this restored spot serves up delicious, authentic food in a modern, upscale setting.

 
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gilt city Boston: Little Donkey

This innovative, tapas-style Cambridge hot spot from James Beard Award-winning chefs delivers a world-class family style dinner inspired by delicious flavors from around the globe.

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gilt city Boston: Barre3 South End

The top-notch, three-step full-body workouts at this popular South End studio tone muscles, increase metabolism, and balance both body and mind.

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gilt city Chicago: Split-rail

From Ada Street alum Chef Zoe Schor comes this new West Town spot, updating classic American dishes in a delightfully warm, nostalgic space.

 
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gilt city: Cocktail Courier

This innovative service partners with top bartenders to create recipes for sophisticated cocktails—and delivers all the ingredients in a kit, right to your door.

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gilt city: Borghese

Founded by style icon Princess Marcella Borghese, this re-launched Italian beauty line delivers luxurious skincare and makeup products to keep you looking and feeling beautiful.

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gilt city New york: Coarse NYC

This one-of-a-kind West Village hot spot delivers top-notch tailored tasting menus and wine pairings from Daniel and Jean-Georges alum Chef Vincent Chirico.

 
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gilt city New York: Lars Nord Studio

Top designers and celebrities rely on the experts at this high-end Flatiron studio for perfectly tailored looks.

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gilt city New York: Honey Belle

This female-founded wellness brand creates affordable organic, all-natural skincare products to get you feeling healthy and confident in your own beautiful skin.

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gilt city New York: Smith + Morgan Salon

The experienced stylists at this welcoming, modern salon on the Upper West Side deliver gorgeous custom cuts and colors.

 
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gilt city Miami: Emma & Chloe

Scouring Paris for the chicest designs, the curators behind this brand find beautiful pieces from independent French artisans to include in monthly subscription jewelry boxes.

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gilt city: See Eyewear

From glamorous cat eyes to retro combination styles, this eyewear brand delivers one-of-a-kind fashion-forward, high-quality frames that are completely affordable.

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gilt city SF: Hotel San Francisco

This new ultra-cool, glam rock-inspired bar in FiDi delivers creative cocktails and delicious plates with a rocking playlist.

 
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gilt city Boston: Celeste

This unique new restaurant brings authentic Peruvian fare to Somerville in a bright, intimate setting.

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gilt city Chicago: Dotgrey

This innovative Chicago-based lifestyle brand offers top quality skincare products with style for the 21st-century gentleman.

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gilt city Miami: Farinelli 1937

Cooking with custom-made wood-burning ovens, this Coconut Grove pizzeria serves up authentic Italian classics with flavor and flair.

 

gilt city LA: Santa Monica Wine Festival

Join fellow oenophiles and celebrate in style at this anticipated wine festival, which offers unlimited tastings, vintner demonstrations, and much more.

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gilt city: Stoney Clover Lane

Dreamt up by fashion-forward sisters Kendall and Libby, this NYC-based accessories brand brings cheery style to your everyday essentials and favorite trinkets.

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gilt city Boston: Urban Grape

Sample a variety of vintages at this popular South End store with a fun and informative sommelier-led wine tasting.

 
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gilt city New York: The Bernic Hotel

Spend the weekend at this new-build boutique hotel, a luxurious oasis of calm in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Midtown Manhattan.

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gilt city Miami: Iconbrickell spa

Overlooking beautiful Biscayne Bay, this glitzy 28,000-square-foot luxury spa in the renowned Icon Brickell offers targeted treatments to get you beach-ready and looking your best.

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gilt city New York: The Andi Brand

This female-founded, NYC-based brand designs ethically-made convertible accessories that are as functional as they are stylish.

 
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gilt city Boston: Getaway

Unplug and recharge away from the city with an adventurous trip to a charming little cabin in the woods.

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gilt city New York: Hu Kitchen

This health-conscious, cafeteria-style Union Square spot dishes up delicious gluten-free, paleo-, and vegan-friendly fare.

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gilt city SF: Conservatory of Flowers

The Victorian greenhouse and botanical garden, a favorite landmark in Golden Gate Park, showcases the best in horticulture while luring visitors into an evening of intrigue and entertainment.

 
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gilt city New York: 1803

Inspired by the vibrant flavors of New Orleans, this popular Tribeca restaurant delivers delicious Spanish-, French-, and Cajun-influenced dishes in a charming setting.

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gilt city SF: Mellow

Revolutionizing home cooking, this innovative company makes restaurant-quality dishes effortless with their easy-to-use sous-vide machines.

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gilt city Boston: J.Q. Louise Photography

Featured in Teen Vogue, Boston Magazine and more, this talented blogger and photographer offers beautiful multi-location photo shoots in Downtown Boston.

 
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NyMetroParents: Introducing Autismate

An NYC computer scientist was inspired to create AutisMate—an award-winning app that helps people with autism communicate—by his younger brother…

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NyMetroParents: NYC Kids Get a Peek Inside Broadway’s “Nice Work If You Can Get It”

Public school students got a behind-the-scenes look at Broadway’s “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” thanks to Inside Broadway’s Creating the Magic program…

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gilt city Boston: Eventide Fenway

From the team behind Eventide Oyster Co. in Portland comes this sleek yet laid-back counter-style spot serving up fresh, delectable lobster rolls and much more.

 
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gilt city LA: Jean-Georges Beverly Hills

This beautiful restaurant from celebrated French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten serves up delightfully inventive menus inside the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills.

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gilt city LA: Maeve un/done

This label uses top-quality fabrics to craft dreamy, stylish loungewear that’s designed and made in LA.

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gilt city LA: Stone Candles

From handcrafted candles to crystal soaps and more, this Santa Monica-based father and son team delight with their charming designs and delicate scents.