The Resy Gift Guide: Celebrate the Holidays, Support Restaurants

Table of Contents

• Ready to Eat
• To Prep at Home
• Spices, Salsas, & Sauces
• Cider and Wine
• All Things Apparel
• Hats
• Bags and Other Accessories
• For the Home
• For the Bookshelf
• For the Wall

Ready to Eat (or Heat) 

The Resy Cookie Box ($56)
Featuring 12 different cookies from 12 incredible chefs like Joanne Chang (Myers + Chang), Jeremy Fox (Birdie G’s), Alice Waters (Chez Panisse), Nina Compton (Compère Lapin), Edouardo Jordan (JuneBaby), Enrique Olvera (Damian), and more, this is a holiday treat you don’t want to miss. 

Ultimate Texas Treats Gift Box from Assembly ($99)
The “ultimate” is not an understatement here. This box includes veggie tamales from Comedor’s Gabriel Erales; a chocolate chile cookie from Pondicheri’s Anita Jaisinghani, bacon sausage from Underbelly Hospitality’s (One Fifth, Georgia James, UB Preserv) Chris Shepherd, and so much more.  

More Great Picks:

• Frozen Margherita Pizzas from Del Popolo ($66 for a four-pack)
• Barbecue Brisket, Ribs, Turkey, and Sausage from The Salt Lick ($39.95 to $249.95) 
• Lobster Roll Supper from Hank’s Oyster Bar, via Current Catch ($114)
• French Sweets Gift Box from Daniel Boulud Kitchen ($135) 
• Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Kit from Daily Provisions ($54)
• Buttermilk Biscuits with the Fixins’ from The Grey ($95)

To Prep at Home (Some Assembly Required)

Beginner’s Oyster Shucking Kit from Hog Island Oyster Company ($85)
Sweetwaters from Hog Island Oyster Company are renowned for their luscious texture and taste, so what better oyster to practice shucking than these?  

More Great Picks:

• Hush Puppies Mix from Sylvia’s ($4.49)
• Oatmeal Griddle Cake Mix from Salt’s Cure ($10) 
• Warm Embrace Cocoa Gift Set from Red Beard Restaurants (Gunshow, Revival, Ole Reliable, Cold Beer) ($25)
• Stone-Ground Grits from Magnolias ($9)
• Cookie Dough from Tiny Boxwoods ($42 for one dozen) 
• She-Crab Soup Mix from 82 Queen ($6)  

Spices, Salsas, & Sauces 

Salsa Macha from Taco María, via Masienda ($20-$60)
Whether you pick the Chile Ancho, Chile Morita, Chile de Arbol, or all three, you cannot go wrong with chef Carlos Salgado’s salsa macha from his SoCal restaurant, Taco María.  

More Great Picks:

• Pickle Salt from Mamalehs ($4.50) 
• Hot Sauce, Cooler Bag, Cookbook, and Kitchen Towel from the Butcher’s Kitchen ($95) 
• La Boîte Spice Pack from Zahav ($25) 
• Chilli Crunch from Momofuku ($10)
• Steak Sauce from Keens ($18) 
• Floyd Cardoz Masalas from Burlap & Barrel ($33.99) 
• Omsom Southeast Asian Starter Sampler ($29)
  These flavors are inspired by chefs from some of your favorite Resy restaurants, including Fish Cheeks, Bessou, and Madame Vo.

Cider and Wine 

Cider from Anxo Cider ($35.99 to $49.99)
This Washington, D.C.–based cider producer ships to most states with varieties of 12-packs, as well as a nice rosé. 

More Great Picks:

• Wine Club Membership from Vina Enoteca (starts at $110/month)
• Wine Tote from Roberta’s ($20)

All Things Apparel

Industry Gift Set from Atonae ($65)
Atonae, the merchandise brand behind the team at New York’s Atoboy and Atomix, has put together the perfect gift set for your restaurant industry friends and family. It includes an Atonae T-shirt, an IISE x Atonae cap, Atonae stickers (because labeling is important), and every chef’s favorite writing utensil: Sharpies.

More Great Picks:

• Anti-Noodle Noodle Club Shirt from Madame Vo and Madame Vo BBQ ($35)
• Support Your Local Chophouse Long-Sleeve Shirt from Halls Chophouse ($30) 
• T-Shirt from Galit ($20) 
• Feed Your Soul Tee from Maketto ($50)
• OG Pizza Man Fairfax Tee from Jon & Vinny’s ($30)
• Russ & Daughters + Jake Gyllenhaal Collaboration T-Shirt ($40) 
• Le Pigeon Logo Pocket Shirt ($25) 
• Merroir Pullover from Found Oyster ($46)
• Hoodie from Wild Olive ($40)
• Tie-Dyed Onesie from The Four Horsemen ($25)
• Diner Whale Toddler Long-Sleeved T from Diner ($20) 
• Everything at Merch4Relief
  Arguably one of the best shops for all your restaurant-branded apparel needs. Ninety-five percent of profits go directly to the restaurant you purchase from; the other 5% goes to a general relief fund for restaurant workers or to the unemployed artist who had a hand in designing the product. Find merch from Resy restaurants that include Mister Jiu’s, Llama San, Brimmer & Heeltap, Oxalis, Gado Gado, and many more. 

Hats

Beanie from Taco Boy ($25)
A great way to stay warm and profess your love for tacos (and Taco Boy) at the same time.

More Great Picks:

• Larb King New Era Snapback Hat from Night + Market ($30) 
• Beanie from Rubirosa ($30) 
• Embroidered Beanie or Embroidered Baseball Hat from Dame ($20 to $25)
• Baseball hat from Cervo’s ($25)

Bags and Other Accessories 

Lavender Tote from Kismet ($30) 
The color of this vibrant tote from LA’s Kismet makes it a must-have.

Egg Socks from Konbi ($12)
All proceeds from sales of these fun socks go to a good cause. Right now, Konbi is donating money to the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Ala., which also happens to be the hometown of co-founder Nick Montgomery. 

More Great Picks:

• Tote from Petit Trois ($25)
• Tote from Red Hook Tavern ($5)
• Fanny Pack from Publik ($15) 
• Bandana from The Obstinate/Daughter ($5) 
• Dog Bandana from Pizzeria Lola ($8)

For the Home 

Bikini Bananas Glass from Lost Lake ($20)
Illustrator Kristina Micotti’s playful bananas in bikinis wrap around this double rocks glass from Lost Lake in Chicago. 

• Burlap Koozie from Saltwater Cowboys on Shem Creek ($6)
• Limited Edition Set of Custom Collins Glasses from The Formosa ($48)
• Bamboo Straws from Hunky Dory ($4)
• Cutting Board from Peter Luger ($68.95) 
• Negroni Candle from Dante ($40)
• Stella’s Candle from Stella’s Grocery ($19.95)
• Joseph Leonard Candle by Keap ($49.50) 
• Gift-Wrapped Soap and Scrub Set from The Daily by Butcher and Bee ($32) 

For the Bookshelf 

The Odd Duck Almanac from Odd Duck ($30/issue)
The ultimate almanac for any foodie in your life, with recipes, stories, opinions, comic book art, and more from the folks behind Austin’s Odd Duck, Barley Swine, and Sour Duck Market restaurants. 

• Diner Journal from Diner ($10 to $18/issue)
• Signed Dirt Candy Cookbook ($22)
• Nom Wah Cookbook Goodie Pack ($34.50) 

For the Walls 

Limited-Edition Print from Gage & Tollner ($25)
Chef Chelsea Kravitz (aka The Bakery Lady) illustrated Gage & Tollner pastry chef Caroline Schiff’s chocolate soufflé to raise funds for the staff. All proceeds from sales of these limited-edition prints will be donated to them. 

• Outer Jurving Map Print from Outerlands ($30)
• Anniversary Posters from Chez Panisse ($35 to $49 each)
• Posters from With Warm Welcome featuring Adda, Di An Di, Haenyeo, Van Da, Wayan, and More ($30) 

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Deanna Ting is a Resy staff writer. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Follow Resy, too.