- Panettone might not have the best reputation, but this buttery, hand-made version from Fatto a Mano will change your whole perspective. Get your preorder in ASAP—don't risk them selling out! From $68 at 1835 Post Road E, fattoamanobreads.com
- A Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Sampler from Norwalk’s Rebel Daughter Cookies offers six of their inventive flavors: one Pecan Pie, one Snickernog, two Rebel Without A Clauses, and two Berry & Brights. $38.75 at 21 Isaacs St., Norwalk, rebeldaughtercookies.com
- Someone you love have a pizza oven? Gift them homemade dough, one pound of fresh mozzarella, and 32 ounces of sauce from Pizza Lyfe, our Reader’s Choice Best Pizza winner. $32 for all three, at 833 Post Road E, pizzalyfe.com
- A Candy Cane Tube from BE Chocolat in Fairfield mixes the best Belgian white and dark chocolate from Callebaut with a candy cane crunch. $20 at 75 Hillside Road, Fairfield, bechocolat.com
- Owner Matt Storch loves making chef-curated bags ($375-$550) for customers at Saugatuck Provisions. This one has premium meat, pasta, sauces, tinned fish, and so much more. Pictured, $399, at 580 Riverside Ave., 203-557-3655.
Must-Have Men's Gifts
What he really wants this holiday.
- Immortalize Westport (or wherever he’s from) with this set of personalized hometown map rocks glasses. (PSA: They’re made to order, so give yourself at least two weeks before you need them!) $60 at uncommongoods.com
- He can always use a wear-anywhere hoodie like the Rhone Dream State Hoodie that goes from the gym to weekend diner trips to those early-season days at Compo Beach. $138, at Rhone, 7 Main St., rhone.com
- There’s an amazing men’s jewelry selection at Lux Bond & Green, including this chevron triple-wrap bracelet in green leather with sterling silver from David Yurman. $395 at 136 Main St., lbgreen.com
- Blue and Cream is a treasure trove for sneakerheads: they’ve got tons of unique styles as well as best-sellers, like these Killshot 2s from Nike. $140, at 48 Post Road E., blueandcream.com
- For the guy who has everything, give him an experience, like time at the multi-sport simulators at The Clubhouse. Gift cards are available from $50-500. At The Clubhouse, 1620 Post Road E., theclubhousewestport.com