10 BEAUTIFUL GIFTS TO DELIGHT & SAVOR NOW

For your loved ones who love fabulous taste sensations, we’ve curated a fabulous list of 10 most beautiful gifts. If you are extra nice, they might even share some with you! Check them out below.

1. BVLGARI: LA CUCINA DI LUCA FANTIN

“BVLGARI: La Cucina di Luca Fantin,” is a beautifully produced book about chef Luca Fantin, of Ristorante Luca Fantin, located on the top 4 floors of the Bulgari Ginza Tower, the brand’s flagship location in Tokyo.

Fantin blends key traditional ingredients straight from his Mediterranean homeland with fresh Japanese meats, fish, and vegetables.

Assouline

2. LA MADELINE AU TRUFFE -- HOUSE OF KNIPSCHILDT

Perhaps the most intense, decadent, sensuous chocolate truffles in the world, La Madeline au Truffe will make your loved one swoon with each heady bite.

Made in very limited batches by the House of Knipschildt, each piece of this confection perfection contains a rare French Perigord truffle surrounded by a ganache made of 70% Valrhona dark chocolate & truffle oil. It is then enrobed in Valrhona dark chocolate and rolled in fine cocoa powder.

This candygasm comes nestled in a bed of sugar pearls in a beautiful gold box, tied with a lush ribbon.

Available at House of Knipschildt.

3. VINTAGE COCKTAILS

“Vintage Cocktails,” by Laziz Hamani, is a perfect gift for a foodie with a sense of nostalgia and a passion for craft. With cocktail fueled stories and recipes, including that of the Gimlet, French 75, Brandy Alexander, Pisco Sour, Singapore Sling, Sidecar, Dark and Stormy, Caipirinha, Margarita, Matador, Bloody Mary, White Russian, Vesper, Greyhound, Kamikaze, Missouri Mule, Pimm's Cup, Fuzzy Navel, Kir Royale, Sazerac, Presbyterian, Man O'War, and more, this book belongs on an elegant bar and coffee table alike.

Vintage Cocktails was named The Best Cocktail Book in the World by The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.

Assouline

4. FLORA DANICA 119 PIECE PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE

If your loved one loves to throw elegant dinner parties, they will adore your gift of this complete set of Flora Danica patterned Royal Copenhagen porcelain china.

Flora Danica is regarded as one of the most prestigious and intricate porcelain patterns ever created. It was originally commissioned in 1790 by King Christian VII of Denmark for Empress Catherine the Great of Russia.

The creation of the Flora Danica service was the life's work of Johann Christoph Bayer, one of the most gifted artists of the late 18th century. It took Bayer over 12 years to complete the service. Queen Elizabeth has a set too, by the way.

Available at 1st Dibs.

5. SIREN FEASTS: A HISTORY OF FOOD & GASTRONOMY IN GREECE

Do you know an epicurean history lover? “Siren Feasts: A History of Food and Gastronomy in Greece,” by Andrew Dalby, would make a beautiful gift. From honey, to olive oil, to cheese and wine, check out the remarkable early history of beautiful Greek food. This book is long on detail, fact, legend, and gorgeous illustrations.

Routledge

6. GOYARD PICNIC TRUNK

Your loved one can picnic in style with your gift of a Goyard Picnic Trunk, by the elite French atelier Goyard. The patterned brown leather-clad trunk is lined with stunning egg-yolk yellow. It contains 4 sets of spoons, forks, knives, plates, and cups. Nifty pullout compartments offer storage.

Available at Goyard.

7. KARUIZAWA 1960

For a whiskey connoisseur who wants to expand horizons beyond Scotch and Bourbon, Japanese whiskeys offer an exotic super luxe set of gift options.

There were only 100 bottles of Karuizawa 1960 33-year-old whiskey ever released. And a few are still available at auction. Your lucky friend will love the magnificent tear-shaped gold-flecked vessel, before and after pouring out a dream drink!

Available at Bonhams Hong Kong.

8. THE MACALLAN PEERLESS SPIRIT 65 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT

Your single-malt Scotch-loving BAE will remember you long after the last drop if your gift is The Macallan’s “Peerless Spirit” 65-Year-Old. One of the oldest Macallan whiskies ever commercially bottled, it is the 6th release in the Lalique Six Pillars series.

This sublime elixir began maturing in 2 American oak sherry casks from a single Jerez cooperage since they were filled at the distillery in 1950. Now it is silky smooth, dark, and delightful, loving tastebuds with apricot, marzipan, cherry, lemon and a whisper of smoke.

The “Peerless Spirit” decanter was inspired by René Lalique pinched vessel techniques originally used for perfume bottles. Only 450 decanters are available.

Available at The Macallan.

9. CIRCA 70 SILVER TEA SERVICE --  GORHAM

We love the sleek modern design of this Gorham Silver Tea Service (1958). Designer Donald Colflesh’s inspiration came from the launch of Sputnik and the moon mission.

An identical example appears in the exhibition catalogue "Modernism in American Silver, by Jewel Stern, Dallas Museum of Art, 2005.

Available at S.J. Shrubsole.

10. ALINEA

Chef Grant Achatz’s three-Michelin-star restaurant Alinea closed for one year while it underwent a mammoth makeover. It has now reopened to a new glory. A gastronomic experience here would make an enviable gift for your favorite foodie! And if you are very lucky they might invite you along as their dining partner.

More than just a magnificent meal, more than an evening of entertainment, dinner at Alinea is a hefty serving of beautiful experience. From the lighting, to the props, to the serving vessels to the angels that deliver it all to your table, to of course, the masterpiece morsels offered up, all will transform and transport you both to a gorgeous state of gratitude.

Available at Alinea.

Read more about Beautiful Gifts 2016 in The Most Beautiful Book Gifts 2016 and 10 Most Beautiful Nature Science Gifts of 2016.

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IMAGE CREDITS:

1. Image: Courtesy of Assouline. “BVLGARI: La Cucina Di Luca Fantin.”
2. Image: Courtesy of Assouline. “BVLGARI: La Cucina Di Luca Fantin.”
3. Image: Courtesy of House of Knipschildt. ”La Madeline au Truffe.”
4. Image: Courtesy of Assouline. “Vintage Cocktails,” by Laziz Hamani.
5. Image: Courtesy of 1st Dibs. “Flora Danica 119-Piece Porcelain Dinner Service.”
6. Image: Courtesy of Routledge. “Siren Feasts: A History of Food and Gastronomy in Greece,” by Andrew Dalby.
7. Image: Courtesy of Goyard. “Goyard Picnic Trunk.”
8. Image: Courtesy of Bonhams Hong Kong. “Karuizawa 1960.”
9. Image: Courtesy of The Macallan. “Peerless Spirit” 65-Year-Old Single Malt.”
10. Image: Courtesy of S.J. Shrubsole. “Gorham Circa 70 Silver Tea & Coffee Service.”
11. Image: Courtesy of Alinea. “Pieces of deep-fried ice fish accompany the dish, doused in fermented kumquat sauce, seasonal mushrooms, and foie-gras sauce.”
12. Image: Courtesy of Alinea. “Dungeness crab, spaghetti squash, curry and coconut.”
13. Image: by Jeff Marini. Courtesy of Alinea. “Morel, blueberry, and onion.”
14. Image: by BN App - Download now!
15. Image: Courtesy of Assouline. “BVLGARI: La Cucina Di Luca Fantin.”