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Can’t think of perfect gift to get your family and friends this holiday season? Chicago’s top restaurants have got you covered! From Smoke Daddy’s BBQ Sauce to fresh crab from Truluck’s, there is guaranteed to be a gift for every loved one in your life. Here are our top recommendations:
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Beefed up Butter from Maple and Ash {8 West Maple Street, Chicago; 312.944.8888}:
Your relatives won’t even have to leave the house to get a taste of this innovative steakhouse’s mouthwatering menu. Head to their online store and pick anything from themed hats to hand-crafted steak knives. Whatever you do, don’t leave without the beef jus-infused European butter, aka “Beefed up Butter”—so good you’ll want to buy a few extra for yourself, too.
Gift Baskets from The Goddess and Grocer {Multiple locations, Chicago; 773.292.7100}:
For any and all your gift giving needs, The Goddess has got you covered. Select from a wide array of thoughtfully curated boxes and baskets featuring snacks and specialty items from local Midwest vendors.
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BBQ Sauce from Smoke Daddy {1804 West Division Street, Chicago; 773.772.6656}:
With sauce this good, Smoke Daddy can’t bottle it fast enough. Available online and in store, this barbeque sauce is so flavorful, Smoke Daddy claims it “will take you on a journey.” Goes great on burgers, ribs, chicken, and well, who are we kidding? We’re putting this on everything!
Marinara Sauce from Italian Villages {71 West Monroe Street, Chicago; 312.332.7005}:
Whether you’re picking up a few jars of the world famous Marinara sauce, a gift card to any of the three Italian Village restaurants—The Village, La Cantina, and Vivere—or both, whoever is receiving this gift is one lucky person this holiday season.
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Heritage Baking Cookbook from Hewn Bakery {810 Dempster Street, Evanston; 847.869.4396}:
Have an aspiring baker in your life? Treat them to a copy of Hewn Bakery’s renowned cookbook Heritage Baking. Featuring 45 foolproof recipes for authentic breads, muffins, cookies, and pastries, this is the perfect gift for any of your foodie friends—and you’ll be sure to reap the benefits with freshly baked goodies for the holiday! Order online or pick up in store for exclusive autographed copies.
Fresh Crab from Truluck’s {41 East Chestnut Street, Chicago; 312.982.0050}:
Break away from tradition and shake things up with a gift of fresh crab from Truluck’s. Sourced from top purveyors and guaranteed fresh with every order, there is a reason Truluck’s is famous for it’s seafood. Not only is it a great gift but a great meal as well. Now you don’t have to worry about what’s for dinner! Call for take out or purchase gift cards online.
By Audrey Rompon | Contributor
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