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| GREATER CINCINNATI GIFTS FOR EVERY PERSONALITY ON YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING LIST This holiday season, protect your peace by remembering the number one gift-giving tip: Buying holiday gifts should be as fun as receiving them. Enter the CityBeat 2024 Gift Guide. We’ve broken down a unique local shopping list into sections for all the personalities on your list. From foodies, creatives and stoners to sports fans, thrill-seekers and internet-dwellers, we hope to make the holidays merry and bright with these gifts you can find in Greater Cincinnati. For the FoodieGifts from Findlay Market1801 Race St., Over-the-RhineFindlay Market is a foodie haven with shops and restaurants featuring products from around the globe. Spend a day browsing at the market and create a personalized gift basket for the food lovers on your list. For starters, check out the spices at Colonel De, a variety of cold-pressed, flavored olive oils at Kofinas or grab some freshly roasted coffee beans at Urbana. For ultimate flexibility, they even offer gift certificates that can be used with 50 full-time vendors at the market. Cooking Class at Tablespoon Cooking Co.1731 Elm St., Over-the-RhineTablespoon Cooking Co. offers interactive and flavorful cooking classes for all skill levels. So, whether your recipient is a budding chef or a cook with a plan, this welcoming community makes an excellent gift for any food-loving giftee. With classes focused on making tacos and margaritas, as well as curry and roti, you can find a class that pleases every palate. Tickets for the Cincinnati Dinner TrainAll aboard for a dinner and a show on the Cincinnati Dinner Train! For those on your list who love food and the Queen City, this exciting ride is for them. The dinner train operates from March through December and takes reservations on its website. The menu includes appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts, along with drinks, of course. The train takes guests on a 25-mile round trip, passing sites such as Bond Hill, Lunken Airport, Riverside Drive, Theodore Berry Friendship Park and more.Food-Inspired Candles from Hoste Shoppe737 E. McMillan St., Walnut HillsFoodies will love the asparagus taper candles from Hoste Shoppe in Walnut Hills made of beeswax. Not a fan of asparagus? There are a bunch of other food-related candles, like croissants, an heirloom tomato, avocado and even a farfalle pasta-shaped candle. They’re the perfect addition to any kitchen or dining room. Marble and Acacia Wood Serving Tray from Lucca126 W. Elder St., Over-the-Rhine (Findlay Market)Got someone on your list who loves to entertain? This marble and acacia wood serving tray from Lucca is an excellent choice. Whether used as the base for a delicious charcuterie board or a means to serve crackers and dip, this engraved serving tray comes in 18 different patterns that are all finished with beeswax so they’re food-safe. They can even double as a stylish jewelry holder. For the Chronically OnlineSkincare from Launch Party114 E. 13th St., Over-the-RhineIf your giftee is obsessed with scrolling TikTok, there’s a good chance they’re also obsessed with all of the skincare recommendations they find there. Launch Party is your local one-stop shop for all indie beauty and skincare needs. You can find everything from lip tints and cleansers to eye masks and spot patches. They also have a wide selection of makeup, bath and body care items on their website and in their brick-and-mortar store in OTR. Baked Goods from Sebastian Bakehouse10269 Summit Parkway, Blue AshFor those who are food and social media-obsessed, a gift card to Sebastian Bakehouse is the ideal present. Their selection includes delectable sweet and savory croissants that look as good as they taste. While their brick-and-mortar location at Summit Park is still under construction, they’re hosting pop-ups, which are announced on their Facebook page. A Book by a Local New York Times Best-Selling Author from Downbound Books4139 Apple St., NorthsideFor rom-com-loving friends and family, fellow Cincinnatian Emily Henry’s latest New York Times bestseller, Funny Story, makes an excellent gift. The story follows Daphne as she searches for love after ending her engagement because her fiance realizes he’s in love with his childhood best friend (yikes). This book is a superb read for someone who loves lighthearted stories with twists and turns. Matcha Tea from Churchill’s Fine Teas3438 Edwards Road, Hyde Park | 122 W. Elder St., Over-the-Rhine (Findlay Market)Matcha tea is having a moment on the internet. If you’ve got a matcha-obsessed friend on your list, one of Churchill Teas’ matcha blends is sure to be a welcome surprise. From the rich Japanese and Kenyan blend of Izu Green Matcha to a spicy and sweet spiced chai matcha, these loose-leaf teas are always a delight and come highly recommended by tea lovers all over the city. They also have a traditional matcha bamboo whisk to make matcha lattes at home like a pro. Decorated Glassware from Handzy Shop + Studio421 W. 6th St., CovingtonCute home and kitchen decor is another winning gift idea, and this etched bow glass is no exception. Whether used for an iced latte, a fizzy cocktail or a refreshing glass of water, this adorable drinking glass will delight anyone who receives it. Plus, there are more designs, including one with colorful smiley faces and another with a floral cowboy theme. For the Thrill-SeekerSeason Pass to Kings Island6300 Kings Island Drive, MasonA Kings Island season pass is a no-brainer for those on your list who can’t get enough of theme parks and roller coasters. All three season pass levels allow the user unlimited visits to the park in 2025 through Labor Day, with the gold and prestige passes giving them access to Halloween Haunt and WinterFest. Tour of Underground Beer TunnelsGive the gift of history and excitement with a tour of Cincinnati’s underground beer tunnels. The "Built on Beer" tour offers an above- and below-ground experience through the historic Brewery District on the West Side of Over-the-Rhine. Starting at Findlay Market, this tour requires less than half a mile of walking and reveals hundreds of years of Cincinnati's brewing history.Walking Cincinnati BookThrill-seekers will enjoy months of inspiration and adventures with the Walking Cincinnati: 35 Walking Tours Exploring Historic Neighborhoods, Stunning Riverfront Quarters, and Hidden Treasures in the Queen City. This book includes 35 self-guided tours with a mix of short and long routes. It also provides details about each area’s history and tips on where to eat, drink and shop.Book a Haunted Tour with Cincinnati Ghost ToursGhost stories, hauntings and more. For anyone on your list with a fondness for the supernatural, the gift of a Cincinnati Ghost Tour will be a sheer delight. Tours are held all year round and start at 8 p.m. for an even spookier feel. It starts at Memorial Hall and takes participants around some of the most haunted places in Cincinnati.For the Sports FanEngraved Wood Bengals Coasters from Grainwell33 W. Pike St., CovingtonSpread Who Dey spirit with these engraved Bengals coasters from Grainwell. Each coaster has a cork backing to protect table surfaces and is finished with a water-resistant poly finish to help prevent wear-and-tear. These coasters can be purchased individually or in packs of two or four. Cincinnati Recreation Center Golf Gift CardGive those who enjoy the warmer months something to look forward to with a Cincinnati Recreation Center (CRC) golf gift card. These gift cards can be redeemed at any CRC golf facility and are good for green and cart fees and balls at the driving range. Note: They are physical cards, so you may need to order online ahead of time to ensure they arrive on time.FC Cincinnati T-shirt from Cincy Shirts2709 Observatory Ave., Hyde ParkCincinnati is home to many rivalries, but one team most Queen City residents can agree on is FC Cincinnati, which makes FC Cincinnati a safe bet for Cincinnati sports fanatics on your list. Featuring FC Cincinnati’s shield logo on soft, screen-printed cotton fabric, this t-shirt is the perfect way for fans to show their pride. Tickets to a Cincinnati Cyclones Game100 Broadway, DowntownThe Cincinnati Cyclones are another beloved team that even East and West Siders can agree on. Whether you're a hockey fan or not, almost everyone who's gone to a game has enthusiastically described how fun they are, making this an excellent gift for all ages and interests. They also have a lot of fun theme nights, like Pups n' Pucks Night, where fans can bring their canine companions, and Throwback Night, which celebrates the Cyclones’ history. All Over Ohio Socks from OriginaliteesDo you have someone on your list who is passionate about Ohio sports? Then they need a pair of these Originalitees All Over Ohio socks. With color combos like white and black, red and gray, and blue and orange, these socks are ready to show off anyone’s Buckeye pride no matter what sport they’re watching.For the Artsy PersonOrnament from Rookwood Pottery1920 Race St., Over-the-RhineGive the art lovers on your list a piece of history with an ornament from Rookwood Pottery. These tiny delights are elegantly crafted with no detail overlooked. These will look great hung on a tree or used to decorate a wreath to spread good tidings. Choose from cheerful designs, like the Queen City Pig, a happy elephant, a frolicking Fiona the Hippo or a beautiful blue jay. Charley Harper PrintThe gift of one of Charley Harper’s colorful and geometric prints will surely be a winner for those obsessed with the Queen City and art. This A Day in Eden Park poster is an excellent choice that features Harper’s well-known red cardinal, but there are also a handful of other options to cater to the recipient’s preferences, like prints of national parks.Cincinnati Art Museum Membership953 Eden Park Drive, Eden ParkFor the person who has everything, give the gift of almost constant access (when they’re open, of course) to majestic works of art with a membership at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Not only does each membership give recipients free access to all paid exhibits at the museum, but they also get to enjoy Member’s Morning hours on Saturdays and Sundays. Members also get exclusive invitations to special events and discounts on shopping and dining at the museum. Tickets to a ShowCincinnati is home to a thriving arts scene, so why not give the gift of a show to a friend or family member? With options including a revolving list of traveling Broadway shows to stunning performances by the Cincinnati Ballet, you’re sure to find a show to mesmerize everyone on your list.Creative Classes at Silk Road Textiles6106 Hamilton Ave., College HillFor creative kids and adults, a class at Silk Road Textiles will be a welcome surprise to help them fine-tune a skill or learn something new. With classes like Get to Know Your Sewing Machine, Learn to Crochet, Introduction to Embroidery and more, the artists on your list will enjoy this hands-on experience that will spark inspiration and joy. Original Source: https://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/the-gift-guide-greater-cincinnati-gifts-for-every-personality-on-your-holiday-shopping-list/Slideshow/18505789/18506203 |
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