Luxury holiday gift guide for food & drink lovers

With expert guidance from the World’s Best Sommelier, Enrico Bernardo, this beautiful set of Wine & Travel Books from Assouline take you on a journey through the most famous vineyards in Italy and France, as well as share some of the hidden gems and cultural treasures of both countries.

An elegant 100% ceramic earthenware platter from the NYC design studio who says “every meal is an occasion for ‘the good plates’ and tableware collections are handed down from one generation to the next. Made in Portugal.

You might not think of a colander as an investment item, but these gorgeous, environmentally-friendly pieces are sure to change your mind. Crafted in Turkey out of 100% recycled materials, the durable enamelled strainers are both functional and decorative.

Honouring Inniskillin’s 50th Anniversary, this single-vineyard Riesling Icewine reflects five decades of mastery. Picked at –10°C for peak purity, it delivers shimmering citrus, honeydew, and refined acidity – an unforgettable Canadian luxury and the perfect gift for discerning palates.

Delight food lovers this holiday with the Tribeca Gift Basket, delivered straight to their door, featuring premium artisanal shortbreads, chocolates, gourmet popcorn and more, elegantly presented with an optional engraved Acacia Wood Cutting Board. Perfect for festive gifting that impresses and delights.

Illustrator Meg Quinn designed this now insta-famous charcuterie board. Her whimsical drawings have been adapted as a map “layout” for all your ingredients.

Fancy food calls for even fancier serving utensils. Gohar World’s chic Caviar Set is hand-carved in Vietnam from farmed horn and cultivated mother-of-pearl and adds a truly special touch to any gathering. It comes packaged in a luxe ruby-red box and velvet pouch for an elevated gifting moment.

For coffee drinkers who like to savour their brew, the Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug is a must. With a 1-hr battery life, you can move your coffee from kitchen to home office while keeping it at the right temperature. This chic copper finish adds extra panache to your morning latte.

Helle Mardahl’s Signature Glass With A Twist reimagines the classic drinking vessel with a playful, sculptural curve designed to spark delight with every sip. Each piece is individually mouth-blown and shaped, resulting in a truly unique work of craftsmanship. It’s no surprise this glass has become the designer’s most sought-after creations.

This porcelain mug set features hand-laid chromolithography with intricate equestrian motifs inspired by original pen-and-gouache artwork. Part of the Tressages Equestres collection, each piece highlights refined harness and passementerie details. Made in France.

Thanks to the Element iQ System, this air fryer employs smart algorithms to create the perfect cooking environment, preventing cold spots and uneven finishes. Choose from 13 different cooking functions, including pizza, cookies and dehydrate,

Our definition of “hands-free technology” extends beyond traditional electronics – at least in the kitchen. This marble and metal cookbook stand has an acrylic shield that will help people follow recipes without worrying about leaving spaghetti-sauce covered fingerprints.

Add a jewellery-box-worthy touch to your giftee’s bar cart with this gorgeous Tiffany & Co. kit. Housed in a wooden keepsake case, this elevated bar-tool set includes a silver-plated-brass strainer, a jigger, ice tongs, a cocktail spoon, a peeler and an ice stamp.

Up your loved ones’ at-home pizza game with the Ooni Volt 2. The indoor electric pizza oven has something called “Pizza Intelligence”:technology that automatically adjusts the device’s temperature to ensure speedy and consistent bakes. Even more impressive? It can reach
850°F in 90 seconds.

Part of the Ginori 1735 Oriente Italiano collection, the Iris blue 3-tier porcelain stand features gold threading and the iconic carnation motif. Perfect for displaying savory bites or small desserts, it adds stylish dimension to entertaining and comes in a luxury box for gifting. Made in Italy.

Every gourmet cook and oenophile deserves an ipad mini. You can run recipe apps like Recipe Keeper up to 30% faster or keep all your wines organized with the Invintory app. And while you’re at it, why not get Apple Intelligence to design a custom label for that beer you’re planning on brewing next year? 

A one-of-a-kind crystal-handled knife is a sure way to elevate any cheese board, and is the perfect gift for those who believe in the powers of crystals. Greatfool’s cheese knives come in a range of mineral handle options, including rose quartz, amethyst and black tourmaline.

Canadian darling Pamela Anderson’s suprising new venture is a line of pickles created with Hollywood-favourite brand Flamingo Estate. Based on a family recipe, the spicy pickles are made with rose, dill, garlic, mustard, pink peppercorn, smoky sea salt and guajillo chili. (They may also be the most expensive pickles you’ll ever buy).

Using a precision-engineered needle and 100% Pure Argon gas, the Timeless Three+ replaces the wine you pour with an inert, food-safe gas that shields the remaining wine from oxygen. The rest of the bottle stays completely unaffected, continuing to age naturally for even years later.