Gift Baskets from Valley Cheese & Wine
Food gifts are the best kinds to give, as the possibilities to delight are endless. Take Valley Cheese & Wine’s curated themed baskets—they hold the store’s top offerings of artisanal cheeses, wine, cured meats and other treats. Your recipient can get a Taste of Spain ($75) or a Taste of France ($100), or even a paella dinner kit ($125). Want to really impress? The Truffle Lovers basket ($250) will make someone’s holiday extra merry. 1570 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway #140, 702-341-8191, valleycheeseandwine.com.
Founders Coffee
You know what else fits perfectly in a stocking? A bag of java. Get one to gift at Founders Coffee, which has become one of the Valley’s most beloved caffeine spots, offering handcrafted lattes, blended frappes and more. Founders recently opened a second location in Henderson, where you can also find gift-ready items like hats, hoodies and tees. 6410 S Durango Drive #100 & 3512 St. Rose Parkway #101, founderscoffeeco.com.
Holiday Nog from Ellis Island
In a year that’s been anything but normal, it’s nice to know that there’s one thing you can still count on: Ellis Island’s beloved Holiday Nog ($7 by the glass, $35 by the bottle). Only 5,000 bottles will be produced this year, so get your hands on one before they’re gone. Available at Ellis Island, the Mt. Charleston Lodge and Village Pub locations. Ellis Island Casino & Brewery, 4178 Koval Lane, 702-733-8901, ellisislandcasino.com.
Big Boy Pants from Crafthaus Brewery
If you have a craft beer lover on your list, CraftHaus has the ultimate stocking stuffer: the Big Boy Pants ($30), three 12-ounce cans of 13% ABV barleywine sure to ward off the winter chill. Upon receiving this festive cylinder featuring the big man himself, your giftee will believe in Santa all over again. It goes on sale November 27, with pickup dates from December 11-23. 7350 Eastgate Road #110 & 197 E. California St. #130, crafthausbrewery.com.
Anything from Sparrow + Wolf Pantry
A meal at the Chinatown spot always leaves you a feeling a little wistful that you can’t eat chef Brian Howard’s food every single day of your life. But with staples from Sparrow + Wolf’s Pantry, you honestly could. From premium oysters and a dry-aged porterhouse to fresh-baked bread and assorted charcuterie, along with cocktails and wine, the Pantry is your one-stop shop for a bespoke holiday party. And for dessert, Sparrow has collaborated with Pop N Pies for some truly outstanding dessert, perfect for gifting or keeping to yourself. 4480 Spring Mountain Road #100, 702-790-2147, sparrowandwolflv.com.