Home gourmets are always hard to shop for. Ingredients and tools are a bit impersonal and oftentimes already within a home chef’s arsenal—therefore, we rounded up a bunch of alternative options to gift the aspiring MICHELIN Star in your family. From holiday feasts to toast Christmas Eve to haute apparel, we share a few suggestions to make everyone feel like they’ve earned Three Stars.
Angler Holiday to Go
If dining out isn’t in the holiday plan, then you’d be wise to place an order for Angler SF's incredible to-go offerings. With the ability to craft your own menu there’s something for everyone from whole Maine lobster and private reserve caviar to stuffed sea bream and take and bake oysters. With every dish complete and ready for the finishing touch at home, the only thing missing is the wine, which Angler also makes available to guests for the perfect pair.
Angler's private reserve caviar © Bonjwing Lee/Angler
Aquavit Julbord
Those who want to celebrate en famille at familiar midtown Manhattan staple Aquavit should make their reservations quickly for the famous Swedish smorgasbord feast. Featuring cured meats, herrings, along with a variety of cold seafood, and hot dishes, executive chef Emma Bengtsson and her team bring festive cheer to their typically refined fare. $225 per person; order for local pickup.
Dishes from Aquavit Julbord © Aquavit
Camphor x Menu ‘Mise en Place’ varsity jacket
The hot DTLA restaurant earned One Star at this year’s Star Revelation ceremony and with good reason—the chefs behind Camphor are changing the game on French bistro fare with a Southeast Asian twist. However it’s beyond the plate where the duo shine with the release of the ‘Mise en Place’ variety jacket made by local Los Angeles streetwear brand Menu. Featuring graphic, cartoon-like images of wine, cheese, and all things delicious, it’s like wearing your favorite flavors on your sleeve. $220.
Camphor x Menu ‘Mise en Place’ varsity jacket © Camphor
Cote Miami Feast of Seven Steaks
Cote Miami always pushes the culinary envelope. Chef David Shim and his team put their own spin on the traditional holiday favorite, the feast of seven fishes, by introducing the feast of seven steaks. Using USDA prime tenderloin, venison loin, lamb chop, 45 Day-aged USDA Prime Ribeye, American Wagyu, A5 Ribeye, and Galbi, the resulting menu is one fit for carnivores with panache. Accompaniments including the butcher’s tea, a consommé from American wagyu brisket, along with potatoes, ban chan, and a fluffy egg soufflé round out the meal while cutting the heaviness. And for those unable to get there in person, make sure to go online and order your own feast for home enjoyment. $195 per person; order here for delivery.
Cote Miami Feast of Seven Steaks © Gary He/Cote Miami
Daniel Christmas at Daniel five-course dinner
There are few names in gastronomy who pique everyone’s tastebuds quite like Daniel Boulud. The modern master of all things French, Boulud and executive chef Eddy Leroux prepared a five-course menu marrying festive favorites with seasonal delicacies. Alaskan wild salmon, Nantucket Bay scallops, and Maine peaky toe crab salad are just a few of the tantalizing dishes on offer, all of which can be topped with golden Ossetra caviar for a truly indulgent and luxe finish. From $475; click for more info.
Daniel's scallop © Bill Milne/Daniel
Don Angie x Mister Parmesan ‘Pecorino’ beanie
While snagging a table at this West Village staple might be tough, looking like you're a regular is a bit easier. The homestyle, yet haute boîte has introduced a line of merch so stylish that we had a tough time deciding which piece to show. Our pick of the bunch? A cool beanie featuring a graphic, retro typeface in a palette and silhouette that looks like it was plucked off the runway. $38.
Mister Parmesan x Don Angie Pecorino Beanie © Don Angie
The Inn at Little Washington 3 Michelin Star cedar ornament
A favorite of D.C.’s most fabulous, the Inn at Little Washington is the brainchild of Patrick O’Connell who redefined continental cuisine since 1978. In celebration of the season, and the Inn’s Three Stars (they also have a Green Star), solidify your tree’s haute standing with their elegant wooden ornament highlighting their rating. $24.
The Inn at Little Washington 3 Michelin Star cedar ornament © The Inn at Little Washington
The MICHELIN Guide x Wine Access wine club
You might have seen our dinner at Eleven Madison Park where chef Daniel Humm created an elegant menu to complement wine director Gabriel Di Bella’s haute selections. Well those wines are available to everyone thanks to the MICHELIN Guide x Wine Access wine club where connoisseurs (or those just starting) can gain knowledge like a master sommelier from Starred restaurants like Quince or Per Se. $200 for 4 bottles.
The MICHELIN Guide x Wine Access wine club © Wine Access
Saison New Year’s Eve dinner
Riffing off their menu, Saison will host a lavish New Year’s celebration with two seatings featuring an elevated, prix fixe menu. To complement the offerings, wine pairings are also available for a bubbly start to 2023. $398 per person (or $458 per person for the second seating).Saison © Saison
SONA Home Sultan’s Garden dinnerware
When Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Maneesh Goyal opened Sona during the pandemic, it was an instant hit. The vibrant flavors from chef Hari Nayak hit with just as much precision and boldness as the refined decor. Therefore, it’s hardly surprising that the stylish clientele wanted to take a dish or two home with them. Enter Sona Home which brings the elegant yet whimsical designs from the restaurant to your table. From $44.
SONA Home Sultan's Garden dinnerware © Melissa Spitz/SONA Home
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