The season of giving is upon us. Check out our official 2024 Foodie Gift Guide for ideas and inspiration. You’ll find books, experiences, food, drink, and more…all perfect for the foodies in your life—and for yourself!
Snacks and Treats
Jersey Pickles: Sweet pickles. Spicy pickles. Classic favorites. And the Jersey Pickles website goes beyond just pickles! You’ll also find olives, sauerkraut, merch, and more.
Delicious Orchards Gift Baskets: Great for friends, family, or the office! Order a delicious surprise from Colts Neck-based Delicious Orchards, featuring items such as doughnuts, cookies, apples, baked goods, charcuterie items, and several coffee options. You can find options for gift boxes and more on the website.
Van Holten’s Chocolate: Looking to order chocolate-covered pretzel trays, specialty chocolates, dipped fruit, homemade fudge, or salt water taffy? Check out the full list of Van Holten’s sweet offerings, gift sets, and trays on the website.
New Jersey Hot Sauces: It’s a little-known fact (but a good one): The Garden State is home to several locally made hot sauces! From Gemini Crow, out of Montague, to Outer Limits, based in Middletown, you’ll find so many ways to spice up the holidays with a Jersey-based hot sauce.
Sapore Ravioli Homemade Sauces and Pasta: From the heart of Baranello to the center of your table, indulge in the rich tradition and authentic taste of Italy with every bite at Sapore Ravioli. Pick up some of their homemade ravioli and pasta sauces for the Italian food aficionado in your life.
Salt Water Taffy: Nothing screams Jersey Shore like salt water taffy! Find Jersey-made salt water taffy in a range of locations, including boardwalks all down the shore, as well as Van Holten’s (listed above) and other candy shops. Here are a few sure places you’ll find salt water taffy:
- Jenkinson’s Sweet Shop, Point Pleasant
- Third Avenue Chocolate Shoppe, Spring Lake
- James Candy Company, Atlantic City
Books
The Jersey Shore Cookbook: Get a signed copy of the Jersey Shore Cookbook — the bestselling cookbook/coffee table book by Jersey Bites founder and executive editor Deb Smith. Enjoy recipes from 50 iconic Jersey Shore restaurants. Beautiful full-color photography of the Jersey Shore, chefs, and dishes bring this hardcover book to life. Shop here!
Produce Pete Books: Look no further than Pete Napolitano‘s delightful offerings on his official website! Treat yourself or a loved one to autographed copies of Pete’s latest book, They Call Me Produce Pete, as well as his first book, Produce Pete’s Farmacopeia. These autographed editions capture the essence of Pete’s passion for all things flavorful and wholesome. His website also offers merchandise including aprons, oven mitts, and more.
Gift Cards
Many local restaurants are offering gift cards so you can give the gift of a night out to the foodie in your life! Plus, many are offering special gift card promotions as an added bonus.
worldFLATS (Ridgewood and Montclair): purchase a $50 for $40, now through Dec 26.
Amalfi’s Kitchen & Bar (Lawrenceville): Purchase a $50 gift card and receive a $10 bonus gift card. Purchase a $100 and get a $20 Bonus gift card.
B2 Bistro & Bar (Multiple Locations): Purchase $100 in gift cards and get a free $20 bonus certificate. Valid at B2 Bistro & Bar through January 1, 2025.
et al Fine Food (Highlands): For the month of December, purchase a $100 gift card in store and receive a $25 coupon to be used in store from January 1 through March 31, 2025. (For et al fine Food & Events food shop and restaurant sales only.)
Twenty/20 Taphouse (Somerset): For every $50 gift card purchase, get a $5 bonus card! Offer valid at Twenty/20 Taphouse from November 28 through December 31. For in-store purchases only.
Sinner’s Steakhouse (Point Pleasant Beach): From now through December 25, Sinner’s Steakhouse will gift you a $25 gift card to use between February 1-16 when you purchase $100 or more in gift cards.
Beer, Wine, and Spirits
Local Beer: Many breweries sell their beer “to go” in six packs or at local liquor stores near you. Check your local brewery and liquor store to see what they offer. Here are a few breweries to keep in mind:
- 902 Brewing Co., Jersey City
- Asbury Park Brewery, Asbury Park
- Cape May Brewing Co., Cape May
- Five Dimes Brewery, Westwood
- Flying Fish Brewing Co., Somerdale
- Last Wave Brewing Co., Point Pleasant Beach
And for the ultra brewery fanatics, many sell merchandise such as keychains, t-shirts, hats, and more.
Local Wine: Whether you have it shipped or stop by in person, you’ll find so many wine options across the state. For example, Laurita offers Down the Shore Windswept White, Chardonnay, Cabernet, and even a chocolate liqueur—just to name a few. Be sure to check out other wineries near you, including the following:
- Alba Vineyard, Milford
- Laurita Winery, New Egypt
- Unionville Vineyards, Ringoes
- The Atlantic Wine Project, Check their website for where to buy.
Coffee
Coffee Beans/Grounds From Local Roasters: There’s nothing like sipping a delicious cup of coffee made from freshly roasted beans! Several New Jersey roasteries ship their locally roasted beans or grounds right to your door! Check out our list of some of the best NJ roasteries whose coffee would make the perfect gift for your java-loving friends and family!
Keepsakes and Baskets
Just Jersey: This place is all about the Garden State, including a range of items for the kitchen or your home bar. Some personal favorites are the New Jersey-shaped cookie cutters and a cutting board that you can customize to any town or county in New Jersey. They also offer Sangria infusions, kitchenware, oven mitts, and more. Check out the goodies online and in the Morristown shop.
The New Jersey Gifting Company: Check out the New Jersey Gifting Company for all sorts of gift baskets, from a DIY charcuterie basket to a toast-and-jam basket, a coffee lover’s basket, a pasta basket, and more. Pay them a visit in Montague Township or visit the website for a full list of baskets and gifts.
Food and Drink Experiences
Cooking classes: Whether it’s a date night or a group outing, a cooking class is a great gift for the experience-minded. Here are a few recommended places to look into for cooking classes:
- Heirloom Kitchen, Old Bridge
- Montclair Culinary Academy, Montclair
- Passion for Spices, Summit
- Soule Culinary and Art Studio, Point Pleasant
New Jersey Brewery Tours: Have you heard about City Brew Tours Jersey Shore and South Jersey Brewery Tours? Let them guide you on a brewery adventure! You can find information on all of your tour options below:
- Jersey Shore: Discover the best breweries the Jersey Shore has to offer, from Sandy Hook to Mantoloking. Let City Brew Tours do the driving as you taste different beers from the following breweries:
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- Alternate Ending Beer Co.
- Bradley Brew Project
- Jughandle Brewing Co.
- Last Wave Brewing Co.
- Little Dog Brewing Co.
- Seven Sons Brewing
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- South Jersey: With four different options, pick the tour that suits your taste best. Options include:
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- Sip of South Jersey Brew Four
- Atlantic City Original Brew Tour
- Wildwood Original Brew Tour
- Two Bridges: Wine, Beer, and Spirits Tour
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Private Wine Tasting: Unwind for the holidays as you learn about and enjoy all that Willow Creek Winery in West Cape May has to offer during a private wine tasting.
New Jersey Food Tour: A collaboration of food tours that operate in regions throughout the state, the New Jersey Food Tour Trail covers Cape May, Asbury Park, Newark, Lambertville, and more; you’ll find so many culinary experiences to choose from.
Paint-and-Sip Experiences
A paint-and-sip class is the perfect experience to gift to those with a creative side! Here are just a few of the many studios around the Garden State:
- Canvas & Grapes, Morristown and Edison
- Pinot’s Pallete, Montclair
- Uncorked Wine Inspired Creations, Asbury Park
- Wine & Design, Howell and Rahway
