For $44.98, the pasta kit offers a set of Local Epicurean pasta (you choose two pastas out of three flavors: Portabella Parmesan, Basil Garlic, or Three Cheese) and River Valley pasta sauces. This pasta kit comes from one of our favorite local farms, River Valley Kitchens, which helps keep the Chicago stocked in fresh, delicious mushrooms. This deck of Vosges chocolate bars has been my go-to gift for officemates, friends and family members for years because it's just so adorable-you can sample the Chicago-based, artisanal chocolate shop's most popular chocolate bars (think: bacon dark chocolate) in a compact set designed to resemble a stack of books. ![]() And don't worry about offending one political group of friends or another if you choose this as a gift this holiday season These Are My Friends On Politics is a non-partisan look at the insanity of what passes for political discourse amongst people nowadays. Described as "a children's book for adults (who occasionally behave like kids)," the book may be a quick read but it's points-and its humor-will linger on long after you've finished. Chicago writer and cartoonist Billy O'Keefe perfectly nails the current political climate, and the arguments and situations it can drive even the closest knit group of compatriots into undertaking. These Are My Friends On Politics These Are My Friends On Politics was published before this year's election, but this adult tale in the form of a children's book speaks timeless truths. bottle each of Rhubarb Reaper, Unicorn Tears, and Jack O’ Lantern. Co-Op Sauce now sells its locally-sourced hot sauces out of a Rogers Park shop and farmers markets around the city. Local gift shop Four-Sided warns that the necklaces are one of their most popular items-so act fast if this makes it onto your holiday wishlist.Ĭo-Op Sauce started out as a side-hustle for a Chicago youth entrepreneurship organization that turned into a popular business. Help someone show off their Chicago pride beautifully and simply with this tiny Chicago flag necklace. A great call for the historical-minded tippler on your list. This book is a re-release of Chicago writer George Ade's infamous, heartfelt paean to tavern culture of the 1800s, written during the twilight if Prohibition, with a new introduction by his modern-day drinker-wit Bill Savage. This year, we got the historical document of punk's younger, angrier even-more-misfit brother, hardcore, No Delusions, which looks back on influential standard-bearers like Los Crudos and Charles Bronson, along with a slew of lesser-known faves. ![]() The history of Chicago punk rock got its first real closeup in 2007's You Weren't There. ![]() No Delusions: A Chicago Hardcore Documentary DVD+zine Learn about the distinct dialects that make up the Midwest and why Chicagoans are more likely to say "Chi- cah-go" than "Chi- caw-go" dese these days. This engrossing book by by Edward McClelland reveals the origins of some of the Midwest's most perplexing and beloved phrases-city chicken, squeaky cheese-and pronunciations. Memoir meets biography meets critical analysis in this thoughtful, deeply personal consideration of John Hughes, the late, great auteur of teen angst who made Chicago shine in modern classics like The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. It retails for $20 from Transit Tees-a local shop for those who want to wear their love for Chicago landmarks and transportation on their sleeves. The T-shirt image depicts a Bathymetric Great Lakes map, showing the depth of each lake. Happy Holidays!ĭress your loved ones in this classic graphic T and help them show off their Midwestern pride-no matter which Great Lake they come from around. Each gift ranges in price-point from under $20 to well over $100, and it's something uniquely Chicago in nature (whether it was made here or made in homage to the city). But if you also need some beautiful, well-designed and useful tangible gifts to give your loved ones this holiday season as well, we've rounded up some of our favorite, Chicag-themed holiday gift ideas. We think it's a great idea to donate money to organizations in need in lieu of gifts this holiday season. 21 Chicago-Themed Gifts That Your Friends & Family Will Actually Like By Rachel Cromidas in Arts & Entertainment on 9:27PM
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