If all else fails, give him something he can smash (hey, it’s been a long year). Man Crates is, yes, a real company that sells all sorts of unique gift bundles, but our favorite is a gift card encased in two inches of pure concrete. The set includes goggles (safety first!) and a ball-peen hammer so he can demolish his way to $$$ from retailers like Advance Auto Parts, Home Depot, Amazon,
and more.
Man Crates | $50+
Smash-and-Grab
Gift Card
Dad will delight in this no-slip putting green with three practice cup cutouts and built-in sand traps. More than 10,000 reviewers on Amazon gave it a perfect five stars, and one says: “Since I've had this, I've been trying to use it about three times per week and I've already seen a drop in my average number of putts. I've also recently gotten my 7-year-old daughter into golf. We have putting contests...and she absolutely loves it.”
Putt-a-Bout | $33
Par Three Putting Green
When Dad makes the kids pancakes on Sunday morning, life is sweet. You’re going to blow his mind when he opens this set, which turns him into the Van Gogh of buttery batter thanks to nonstick templates that help him make colorful ice cream cones and friendly lions with ease. You’d frame them, but they taste too good.
Presto | $35
PanGogh Art Bottles
and Griddle
Mezcal is trendy right now because it’s smoky. Now Dad can play mixologist with any of the liquors on the bar cart with the help of a cocktail smoker. All he’s gotta do is fill the glass per usual, place the handcarved smoker on top, add the included smoking chips to the mesh cup,
and boom: fancy drinks are served.
Uncommon Goods | $100
Glass Topper
Cocktail Smoker
The Chateau Laguiole Classic corkscrew, another recommendation from a Dad of the Brew, was created in 1993 by a master sommelier and is claimed by the French brand to be a favorite among sommeliers around the world. Jason Schulweis, head of brand partnerships at Morning Brew, agrees: “On the drinking front, this is my favorite accessory.”
Laguiole | $199
Classic Horn Corkscrew
Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead (The Underground Railroad, The Nickel Boys) is back with his latest novel, Harlem Shuffle. The protagonist, Ray Carney, is a husband, father, and furniture-shop owner in 1960s Harlem who runs into a pack of crooks as they attempt to rob the upscale Hotel Theresa. Dad won’t be able to put it down: The Wall Street Journal says it “luxuriates in the seedy spaces of late night.” OoOoO.
Made In | $79
Harlem Shuffle
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Dads tend to hold a certain appreciation for fine machinery, and an effective shaver is no exception. The Braun Series 9 Pro is German craftsmanship at its deutsch-est, humming with new features like a ProLift trimmer that gently lifts and cuts the toughest hairs, and a 5-in-1 SmartCare Center that keeps the shaver charged, cleaned, lubricated, and dry. It’s also 100% waterproof, so it can be used with foam, gel, or even in the shower. The kind of gift that gets that slow, knowing nod of approval.
Sponsored by Braun | $329.99 with 10% discount MBREW
Series 9 Pro
You’d get him a Tesla if you could, but the waitlist is longer than the line at Starbucks (plus, $$$). He’ll get a kick out of a replica Tesla Supercharger station that also happens to fuel Androids
or iPhones. Elon Musk would be proud.
Etsy | $19
Tesla iPhone Charger
If Dad retired recently and doesn’t know how to spend his newfound free time, or simply wants to reconnect with an old hobby, then get him signed up for MasterClass. The options there are just about endless—LeVar Burton teaches the power of storytelling, Chris Hadfield teaches space exploration, and Robert Reffkin teaches buying and selling real estate. There’s also an option to buy two year-long subscriptions if you want to join him.
MasterClass | starting at $180 annually
MasterClass
On Dad’s wishlist: a cordless meat thermometer, one with a screen he doesn’t have to squint at, and that will still work when he grills outside. Meater’s smart meat thermometer checks all the boxes. The accompanying app displays internal heat up to 212°F, ambient/external temps up to 527°F, and cook time remaining.
Meater | $99
Smart Meat Thermometer
All the furniture that’s finally scheduled for delivery after 10+ weeks of delays? It’s not going to assemble itself. This top-rated set, owned by Andrew Nusca, Morning Brew’s executive editor (and Dad to Leo), will keep pops from having to find the free hex wrench that came in the box...that he already recycled.
Tekton | $16
30-piece Hex Key Wrench Set
Dads get a bad rap for being difficult to shop for, but that’s not the case when you have this guide. Many of these ideas are enjoyed by Dads of the Brew, so you know they’re tried and true.
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If all else fails, give him something he can smash (hey, it’s been a long year). Man Crates is, yes, a real company that sells all sorts of unique gift bundles, but our favorite is a gift card encased in two inches of pure concrete. The set includes goggles (safety first!) and a ball-peen hammer so he can demolish his way to $$$ from retailers like Advance Auto Parts, Home Depot, Amazon, and more.
Man Crates | $50+
Smash-and-Grab
Gift Card
The holy grail of cookbooks, The Essential New York Times Cookbook is back with brand-new recipes from Samin Nosrat and J. Kenji López-Alt. From a timeless Caesar salad to David Eyre’s Pancake, there’s a dish for everyone, even picky eaters.
Bookshop | $51
Par Three Putting Green
Dad will delight in this no-slip putting green with three practice cup cutouts and built-in sand traps. More than 10,000 reviewers on Amazon gave it a perfect five stars, and one says: “Since I've had this, I've been trying to use it about three times per week and I've already seen a drop in my average number of putts. I've also recently gotten my 7-year-old daughter into golf. We have putting contests...and she absolutely loves it.”
Putt-a-Bout | $33
Par Three Putting Green
When Dad makes the kids pancakes on Sunday morning, life is sweet. You’re going to blow his mind when he opens this set, which turns him into the Van Gogh of buttery batter thanks to nonstick templates that help him make colorful ice cream cones and friendly lions with ease. You’d frame them, but they taste too good.
Presto | $35
PanGogh Art Bottles
and Griddle
Mezcal is trendy right now because it’s smoky. Now Dad can play mixologist with any of the liquors on the bar cart with the help of a cocktail smoker. All he’s gotta do is fill the glass per usual, place the handcarved smoker on top, add the included smoking chips to the mesh cup, and boom: fancy drinks are served.
Uncommon Goods | $100
Glass Topper
Cocktail Smoker
The Chateau Laguiole Classic corkscrew, another recommendation from a Dad of the Brew, was created in 1993 by a master sommelier and is claimed by the French brand to be a favorite among sommeliers around the world. Jason Schulweis, head of brand partnerships at Morning Brew, agrees: “On the drinking front, this is my favorite accessory.”
Laguiole | $199
Classic Horn Corkscrew
Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead (The Underground Railroad, The Nickel Boys) is back with his latest novel, Harlem Shuffle. The protagonist, Ray Carney, is a husband, father, and furniture-shop owner in 1960s Harlem who runs into a pack of crooks as they attempt to rob the upscale Hotel Theresa. Dad won’t be able to put it down: The Wall Street Journal says it “luxuriates in the seedy spaces of late night.” OoOoO.
Made In | $79
Harlem Shuffle
Buy Now
Dads tend to hold a certain appreciation for fine machinery, and an effective shaver is no exception. The Braun Series 9 Pro is German craftsmanship at its deutsch-est, humming with new features like a ProLift trimmer that gently lifts and cuts the toughest hairs, and a 5-in-1 SmartCare Center that keeps the shaver charged, cleaned, lubricated, and dry. It’s also 100% waterproof, so it can be used with foam, gel, or even in the shower. The kind of gift that gets that slow, knowing nod of approval.
Sponsored by Braun | $329.99 with 10% discount MBREW
Series 9 Pro
You’d get him a Tesla if you could, but the waitlist is longer than the line at Starbucks (plus, $$$). He’ll get a kick out of a replica Tesla Supercharger station that also happens to fuel Androids or iPhones. Elon Musk would
be proud.
Etsy | $19
Tesla iPhone Charger
If Dad retired recently and doesn’t know how to spend his newfound free time, or simply wants to reconnect with an old hobby, then get him signed up for MasterClass. The options there are just about endless—LeVar Burton teaches the power of storytelling, Chris Hadfield teaches space exploration, and Robert Reffkin teaches buying and selling real estate. There’s also an option to buy two year-long subscriptions if you want to join him.
MasterClass | starting at $180 annually
MasterClass
On Dad’s wishlist: a cordless meat thermometer, one with a screen he doesn’t have to squint at, and that will still work when he grills outside. Meater’s smart meat thermometer checks all the boxes. The accompanying app displays internal heat up to 212°F, ambient/external temps up to 527°F, and cook time remaining.
Meater | $99
Smart Meat Thermometer
All the furniture that’s finally scheduled for delivery after 10+ weeks of delays? It’s not going to assemble itself. This top-rated set, owned by Andrew Nusca, Morning Brew’s executive editor (and Dad to Leo), will keep pops from having to find the free hex wrench that came in the box...that he already recycled.
Tekton | $16
30-piece Hex Key Wrench Set
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but how about infinite pictures and videos? The new Mason smart frame from Aura is a stylish way to display all Mom’s favorite memories. Preload it with a festive video and all your smushy baby pics and then invite her friends and family—even oddball Uncle Joe—to upload more of their cheesy photos. Free, unlimited cloud storage awaits.
Aura | $189
Mason Smart Frame
Dads get a bad rap for being difficult to shop for, but that’s not the case when you have this guide. Many of these ideas are enjoyed by Dads of the Brew, so you know they’re tried and true.
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