There’s no denying that this holidays season is like none other before. Celebrations with extended family and friends are happening virtually, if at all. For many, in addition to missing loved ones, it also means missing out on favorite special foods that you typically look forward to when home for holiday dinners.
Here’s the good news: you may not be able to travel to enjoy those eats, but they can travel to you, thanks to local purveyors shipping their products nationwide and the platform Goldbelly, which partners with restaurants across the country to deliver food to your doorstep.
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So if you know someone who’s far away from home—or if you want to treat yourself—you’re in luck. Deep dish pizza from Chicago’s Gino’s East, Dungeness crab from Pikes Place in Seattle, a muffuletta from New Orleans’ Central Grocery or any other specialty from your hometown is just a click away. We’ve rounded up some of the best gift baskets from all over the country, for you to send and enjoy this holiday season.
Northeast
McLoons Lobster Shack, South Thomaston, ME
Located on Sprucehead Island, McLoons Lobster Shack puts together everything you need for shellfish feast—along with their famous wild blueberry bread pudding for dessert. The kit that serves four comes with 16 ounces of lobster (tail, knuckle and claw meat) plus New England-style split rolls, individual packets of mayo and one dish of bread pudding. There’s also a kit to serve eight with double of everything for $268.
Mike’s Pastry: Boston, MA
When Bostonians have a craving for this classic Italian treat, none other than Mike’s Pastry in the North End will do. Mike’s stuff their cannolis to order so shells aren’t soggy, and so this DIY kit creates the real deal. Choose between plain or chocolate filling, dip ends in mini chocolate chips or pistachio (or both!) and sprinkle confectioners sugar on top.
Zabar’s: New York, NY
Homesick New Yorker’s will weep with joy upon receiving this care package filled with soul food from Zabar’s, an institution that’s been around since 1934. Along with everything needed to create a pastrami sandwich with deli mustard on classic seeded rye or an onion pocket—not easy to find outside the Big Apple—there’s also a bottle of Fox’s U-Bet, the chocolate flavored syrup essential for creating an iconic New York egg cream (just add seltzer and milk), plus a to-die-for chocolate babka loaf. The MetroCard cookie is an adorable bonus.
Di Fara Pizza: New York, NY
Every New Yorker has a strong opinion about where to get the best pizza, and Di Fara holds the top slot on many lists. (It isn’t uncommon to see a line snaking down the block outside the Brooklyn restaurant, founded by Domenico DeMarco in 1965.) This gift delivers two crisp Neapolitan pies and one Sicilian square pie straight to anyone’s doorstep. Each is covered in a combo of buffalo mozzarella, fior di latte and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses, and sprinkled with fresh basil straight from DeMarco’s garden.
Jim’s Steaks: Philadelphia, PA
There are countless spots in Philly to get a classic cheesesteak, but it’s common knowledge around the City of Brotherly Love that no one does them as good as Jim’s. Jim’s Steaks opened in 1939 and still serves up their famous sandwiches from their original location. Each 12-inch cheesesteak is made to order, then frozen and packed. And you can choose whether you want it “wit wiz or wit out.”
Jerry’s Seafood: Bowie, MD
This Maryland landmark owned and operated by the Gainey family has been around for nearly 40 years. Their signature Crab Bombs are, well, the bomb to say the least, and devotees will drive the 18 miles from Washington D.C. to enjoy them at the restaurant in Prince George’s County. Thanks to Goldbelly, though, anyone in US can experience this delight, each with 10 ounces of jumbo lump crab meat seasoned with Old Bay. This Bomb combo includes the original plus their spicy “firecracker” version.
South
Central Grocery, New Orleans, LA
A visit to Central Grocery is a must on every New Orleans itinerary to sample their outstanding original muffuletta sandwich. The famous French Quarter shop opened in 1906, and its owner, Salvatore Lupo, created the muffuletta so local farmers who emigrated from Italy and were accustomed to a big Sicilian midday meal with meats and cheese could enjoy them in a quick sandwich. This gift includes two 10-inch round sesame loaves filled with ham, salami, mortadella, Swiss and Provolone, plus their signature briny marinated olive salad.
Key West Key Lime Pie Co., Key West, FL
The Key Lime Co.’s regular pies are sensational, but slices dipped in chocolate are indulgently over-the-top. The owners of this now-iconic shop got their start selling the originals, made with an 100-year-old recipe, on the side of the road. Today, they’re available to ship nationwide; this gift comes with one nine-inch pie and six chocolate-dipped bars.
The Grey, Savannah, GA
This Savannah, Georgia restaurant received a nod from Food & Wine as a “Restaurant of the Year” in 2015, and has appeared on best lists from the likes of Time Magazine and Eater. Their light and fluffy buttermilk biscuits are perfection. This package includes two ready-to-bake trays so you can sink your teeth into them hot from the oven.
Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream, Lexington, KY
It’s no surprise that Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream’s “Flavors of Kentucky” six-pint collection includes ingredients from the state’s best distilleries, breweries and farms. Think things like boozy bourbon and oatmeal stout beer, plus candied pecans, blackberry jam and hand-picked strawberries from a local orchard.
Central BBQ, Memphis, TN
There’s nothing quite like Memphis-style barbecue to satisfy cravings for spicy and tangy ribs and pulled pork—and Central BBQ serves up some of the best. They’re marinated in a dry spice mix for 24 hours and smoked until perfectly charred. This packages includes dinner for four, with one pound of pork and a slab of ribs, plus options for four different spice rubs and sauces.
Midwest
Gino’s East, Chicago, IL
Deep-dish pizza wars in The Windy City are pretty fierce, but for many Chicagoans Gino’s East reigns supreme. The legendary ‘za joint’s original location on North Wells Street opened its doors in 1966, and today they have restaurants across the Midwest and other states. This packages has two classic 11-inch pies that serve four to five people each.
Eli’s Cheesecake, Chicago, IL
Eli’s Cheesecake, often called “Chicago’s favorite desert” got its start in 1980, when it was created as the signature dessert for Eli Schulman’s restaurant. In the years since, Eli’s Cheesecake has gained nationwide recognition—and with good reason. They’re all handmade and, in addition the the original, there are also cakes with chocolate and packed with popular candy, like Heath Bar Crunch. This special sampler includes slices from four of their most popular pies.
State Street Brats, Madison, WI
There’s nothing like a brat with a side of cheese curds for a hearty meal during Madison’s often brutal winters, and State Street Brats is the place to go to get them. There are pork and beef red brats or all-pork white brats to choose from in their Badger Pack, plus three bags of curds to cook up. It’s enough to feed 10, though perhaps fewer if you’re dealing with fierce appetites.
Blue Owl Bakery, Kimmswick, MO
This epic dessert—which is nine inches high and weighs a whopping 10 pounds—is equally stunning and delicious. The Levee High Caramel Pecan Apple Pie hails from Blue Owl Bakery in Kimmswick, Missouri, and will arrive at your door unbaked so you can enjoy it piping hot. Serving it a la mode is strongly suggested.
Graeter’s Ice Cream, Cincinnati, OH
Graeter’s celebrated its 150th birthday in 2020, with four generations serving their legendary handcrafted French Pot ice cream in the city of Cincinnati. It’s made with the same original recipe, using old-fashion machines for churning. Choose from two dozen flavors, including Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip, Buckeye Blitz and Chunky Chunky Hippo, to create your own six-pint pack.
Southwest
Perini Ranch Steakhouse, Texas
Perini Ranch Steakhouse is deemed an “American classic” by the James Beard Foundation, and the mesquite smoked beef tenderloin is their signature dish. It’s the perfect main course for any holiday meal, and it comes fully cooked and vacuum sealed so it’s also easy to prepare. It serves 10 for a main or 15 for an appetizer.
Pizzeria Bianco, Phoenix, AZ
Pizzeria Bianco is proof that creating exceptional pizza is more about who makes and rather than location (ahem, New York and Chicago). Chris Bianco started making his artisanal pies in the back of a Phoenix grocery store and rose to win the James Beard Award for Best Chef of the Year in 2003. This pack includes his best-sellers: the classic Margherita; The Wise Guy, with fennel sausage, smoked mozzarella and roasted onions; The Rosa, with pistachios, rosemary, red onion and Parmigiano-Reggiano; and Sonny Boy (named after Bianco’s father) with soppressata and Gaeta olives.
Emporium Pies, Dallas, TX
Emporium Pies is located in Dallas’ thriving Bishop Arts District, housed in a charming 1930s Victorian. Owner Mary Gauntt turns out delicious homemade pies, including this deep dish apple, labeled “Lord of the Pies.” The four-inch-high creation arrives in pretty floral box to suit a pie with such an impressive title.
Tiny Pies, Austin, TX
These tiny whole pies are made to savor solo and easy to eat on the go. Neat and portable is what inspired Amanda Wadsworth to create them, because her son wanted his mom’s pie to eat on the way the school. The Tiny Pies’ best sellers option comes in an adorable retro box and contains one pie each of Apple, Cherry, Sweet Texas Pecan and Texas Two Step (with pecan and chocolate brownie).
The Hatch Chili Farm, New Mexico
Hatch green chilis are serious business in New Mexico, and the Hatch Chili Farm’s traditional hand-dipped rellenos are worth every bite. These are made with mild cheddar cheese (you can always add hot sauce) and come with a dozen to a pack. For those who want even more, it’s only $40 extra for two dozen and $60 extra for three dozen.
West
Olympia Provisions, Portland OR
Salami sold like a box of cigars makes an adorable gift, and this one from Olympia Provisions includes 13 varieties in total from France, Spain, Italy and Greece. They’re made using all-natural Northwest pork. There’s soppressata, chorizo Andalucia, saucisson sec and others inside.
Craftsman and Wolves, San Francisco, CA
It’s hard to tell from photos, but these amazing signature chocolate chip cookies from Craftsman & Wolves are jumbo. These Bay area favorites are made with Valrhona chocolate, and strike the perfect balance of a cookie that’s crisp on the outside and chewy in the center.
Philippe The Original French Dip, Los Angeles, CA
The now-classic sandwich that appears on diner menus across the country is said to have been created at this Los Angeles restaurant more than 100 years ago. Dining at the historic deli is a must for any visitor to the city, but with travel limited these days the next best thing is to have it shipped. The package includes fixings for six sandwiches, plus pickled beet eggs and kosher pickles for sides.
Pike Place Fish Market, Seattle, WA
The open-air Pikes Place Fish Market is a Seattle institution, founded in 1930. This extravagant gift is a feast indeed, sure to delight anyone with a hankering for Pacific Northwest Dungeness crab. It includes six pounds (yup) of cooked and cleaned Dungeness crab legs and claws, plus two jars of their classic cocktail sauce.
Tillamook Dairy, Oregon
Tillamook is a farmer-owned co-op in Oregon that’s been around since 1909, and uses the methods today to make outstanding dairy products, including several award-winning cheeses. This is indeed the “Whole Shebang,” with 13 cheddar varieties part of the collection.
The Link LonkDecember 12, 2020 at 04:16AM
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