Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Our region is full of locally-owned shops, artisans and makers who help create the vibrant, innovative community we love to call home. Our holiday gift guide showcases some of those businesses and individuals, and features something for everyone on your list. This holiday season, it's more important than ever to support the local businesses that make our region unique. We encourage you to shop local with these #officialediblepartner advertisers.
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GYO GREENS Gift of Learning
Schedule a workshop or educational event at the farm for your team, class or celebration this holiday season or in 2024. Or make a donation to GYO GREENS on behalf of a friend or family member. Contact 904.273.5029 or info@gyogreens.com for booking or donation.
FRONT PORCH PICKINGS Gift Certficate
Give the gift of farm fresh goodness from Front Porch Pickings this holiday season and beyond. Share the love of locally sourced produce and artisan goods straight from the farm to their table. Purchase online at frontporchpickings.com.
SOUTHERN HORTICULTURE Gardening Goods
Create a custom gift for the gardeners in your life with a selection of locally created prints, pottery and artisan goods. Plus botanical housewares, Florida native plants, edible plants, garden supplies, local honey, datil sauce and more! Add a gift card for even more love. Purchase at 1690 A1A South, St. Augustine.
BELLE'S BLOOMS DIY Kits
Give the gift that grows this holiday season with this DIY kit from Belle’s Blooms. Kit includes a terracotta pot of your color choice (aqua, pink, gold, black or white), a 2” succulent, a bag of gold or silver stones, a mini bag of soil and a care card wrapped neatly in a travel-safe package. Free delivery to Duval and $5 delivery to Nassau and surrounding St. Johns counties. To order, email bellesblooms@outlook.com.
HAGAN ACE HARDWARE Easy Care Plant
The Leafjoy H2O Bowl from Proven Winners is the perfect grab-and-go gift for new and experienced gardeners. This virtually care-free houseplant can be placed anywhere in the home, no matter the light level. Simply add water as needed, every one to two months. Available at all Hagan Ace Hardware Proven Winners certified garden centers. For store hours and locations visit haganace.com.
SEA WITCH PEPPER POTION Pepper Potion #4
Sea Witch Pepper Potions are all-natural, vegan, preservative-free hot sauces. Fiery datil peppers and sweet mango give Pepper Potion No. 4 a hint of “sparkle” making it the Champagne of Hot Sauces and the perfect complement to any dish. Find at: St. Augustine: Juniper Market, Spinster Abbotts, The Ice Plant; Beaches: Palmetto Shop, RP's Fine Food & Drink; Jacksonville: Bar Molino, Congaree & Penn, Tenley Dietrich, Shop Temporium and at pepperpotion.com.
CRÈME DE LA COCOA Pure Vanilla Extract
Bake like a pro with Crème de la Cocoa pure vanilla extract, the same extract used in almost every product offered at the bakery. Made with exotic beans collected from around the world, each bottle contains a whole bean pod. The perfect gift for your favorite baker or a tasty addition to your morning cup of coffee. Available in eight and four oz. bottles. Purchase in-store or online at cremedelacocoa.com.
SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK Gift Cards
Get Salty and beat the Black Friday crowd. Purchase at 1018 Third Street North, Jacksonville Beach 321 A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine Beach 17 North Fletcher Avenue, Fernandina Beach or online at saltlifefoodshack.com.
CARIBCRATE Waffle and Pancake Mixes
Freshly milled cassava flour and sweet potato flour make these waffle and pancake mixes extra special and versatile with a wide variety of applications such as breading and pastries, sweet treats and other baked goods. Gluten-free, dairy free, and with no added sugar, this mix is ideal for the discerning eater. Find this and other products at caribcrate.com.
CONGAREE AND PENN Gift of Grains
Give the gift of the very same grains that are milled fresh for award winning kitchens. Available at the farm and at congareeandpenn.com.
WILD PIE Gift Cards
Give the gift everyone loves - pizza! Wild Pie gift cards are perfect for stocking stuffers, coworkers, students, thank yous or anyone who loves wildly delicious pizza that just happens to be plant-based. Purchase at 13500 Beach Blvd, Suite 36, Jacksonville.
RIVER & POST and RIVER & FORT Gift Cards with a View
Happy holidays from River & Post and River & Fort! Gift cards are BUY $100, GET $20 free when purchased in-house this season. See you on the rooftops! Purchase at River & Post - 1000 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, River & Fort - 12 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine.
SUHEY PEPPERS Hot, Medium and Mild Combo Pack
These sliced hot peppers steeped in olive oil bring the perfect mix of heat and flavor to charcuterie boards, burgers, eggs or pizza. Hand-packed and lovingly made from our Grandma's recipe. The perfect gift for anyone that enjoys a little heat while they eat. Purchase at Nocatee Farmers' Market or online at suheypeppers.com.
ANGIE'S SUBS Peruvian Sauces
Give the gift of Angie's this holiday season: a bottle of Peruvian Sauce, Hot Peruvian Sauce and gift cards in any increment make perfect gifts and stocking stuffers. Purchase at 1436 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach.
MANIFEST DISTILLERY Manifest Whiskey Project
Honey Whiskey returns November 15th! Batch 5 is a blend of three 4+ year old organic rye whiskies finished in honey barrels from six months to one year. Mark your calendars and plan your visit. Less than 500 bottles were produced this year. Available in the Manifest Cocktail Room only, 960 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville.
FLORIDA THEATRE Repurposed gifts from the Florida Theatre stage curtain
Own a piece of the stage curtain from the historic Florida Theatre. Each item is hand-made by Pine Castle participants and all proceeds go to Pine Castle, a local organization empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental differences. Purchase online at pinecastle.org/market-place.
GRATED & CURED Curated Charcuterie Box
The Medium Grazing Box - a best seller - feeds up to four people with a curated assortment of meats, cheeses, nuts, seasonal fruits, honey and spreads, crackers and sweets. The perfect gift for any occasion. Additional sizes and gift options including charcuterie workshops are available. Purchase online at gratedandcured.com.
BAR MOLINO Spanish Wines, Gift Cards and Unique Wine Accessories
Bar Molino boasts over 2000 bottles of exceptional Spanish wines from affordable indulgences to rare, collector-worthy varietals, as well as unique wine accessories such as communal porróns for celebrating with friends. Give a gift card for enjoying wine and tapas anytime! Purchase at 1538 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville or online (gift cards only) at barmolino.com.
PALMETTO Entertainers Bundle
A beautiful gift and perfect table display for your holiday hosting, the Entertainers Bundle includes a mango wood board for serving or decor, paired with hand-made oyster napkin rings, timeless cloth napkins and marble dip cups. Purchase in-store at 201 Lemon Street, Suite 304, Neptune Beach.
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART Annual Membership
Give the gift of membership to MOCA Jacksonville and celebrate 100 years of art, artists, and ideas in 2024. Members receive free admission and parking, discounts on classes and programs, invitations to exhibition openings, and so much more! Become a member in December and receive 3 additional months for free. Purchase in-museum or online at mocajacksonville.unf.edu.
RIVERDALE INN Afternoon Tea
Celebrate the holidays with your loved ones over afternoon tea at the Riverdale Inn. Book directly at riverdaleinn.com or call 904.354.5080 to purchase a gift certificate.
DART BAR Gift Cards
Visit Dart Bar for classic pub games, 20 rotating (mostly local) beer taps, local art, and a chance to win a secret prize in our claw machine. Give the gift of beer and games this holiday season! Purchase at 1271 King St, Jacksonville.
KEG & COIN Gift Cards
Rediscover the classics at Keg and Coin, your spot for vintage arcade games. Challenge friends in pinball or race your heart out, all while savoring the most interesting beers in Jacksonville. Gift the joy of games and brews to your loved ones! Purchase at 1261 King St, Jacksonville.
AT300NELSON Fibre & Dry Goods
Gatherings will be brighter and tastes will be sweeter this holiday season with At300Nelson's latest collection of table linens. This artful mix of runners, cloths, placemats and napkins are designed to spark joy and conversation at any table. Gift cards also available. Visit at300nelson.com to view the full assortment.