Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Choose Rhody Made for Everyone on Your List!
While Rhode Island may be the smallest state, it is chock full of unique, locally made food and craft items that allow you to bring a piece of Li’l Rhody wherever you go for the holidays. Whether for the hostess with the mostest or for that loved one who seems to have everything, sometimes a thoughtful, hand-crafted gift says it all.
For the aspiring sommelier: A bottle of wine feels like a timeless gift for almost any host—you simply can’t go wrong. Kick it up a notch by supporting a local winery like Diamond Hill Vineyards or Gooseneck Vineyards.
Check out our Wine, Beer and Spirits Guide for more wineries, breweries and distilleries all around the state. Make your gift feel personal and thoughtful by choosing locally made.
For the chef in your life: Gift them an experience with a class at Mozz Newport. Their classes range from cheese- and pasta-making to wine pairings (yes, this is a workshop AND a wine tasting). Book online or visit them on the historic Bellevue Avenue in Newport.
For those who like it spicy: Bring their spice rack to life with Ocean State Pepper Co. curated spices—organically grown, dried and blended peppers in each of their seasonings will make your gift a hot one for sure. And with the array of available gift packages for popcorn toppers, seafood lovers or packs with a little of everything, the choice is easy. Read all about them in this spicy story from Edible Rhody.
For those who love to entertain: Gifts that will have guests asking “Where did you get that?!” can often be the best ideas for a host. Think hand-printed tea towels from Willywaw and truly unique pottery in the form of serving dishes from Studio Hop and Salt Pond Pottery. Check out our tabletop story to get the scoop on these and other local craftspeople.
For the foodie: Not everyone likes to cook but we all love to eat. And with charcuterie boards being all the rage, a handmade wooden board from Spoon + Board paired with a selection of cheeses from Sweet and Salty Farm.
For a simple and satisfying gift everyone will enjoy, take the guesswork out of curating your own charcuterie and let the professionals at East Side Cheese & Provisions take care of that. Just set a pickup date and time and get ready to party.
For your favorite sweet tooth: The bean-to-bar products at Jaffal Chocolates focus on simple and high-quality ingredients that allow the exceptionally smooth flavors of their chocolates to shine through. Get your hands on their seasonal flavors: the Winter Special (dark chocolate with nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger) and The Massachusetts (dark chocolate with cranberry) on their website and at a variety of locations throughout Rhode Island. To find other locally made chocolates, check out our Rhody Chocolate Guide for our favorite chocolate treats and a chocolatier near you!
Your one-stop shops: Short on time or simply looking to maximize those holiday shopping trips? For the kitchen gadget lovers, coffee aficionados and anyone in between, Utility and Stock and Fox Point Grocers have got you covered. The shelves at these locales are arranged with the most tempting and eye-catching options around. Their focus on quality, uniqueness and independently sourced products bring a little bit of everything to their stores. Spend time getting lost in their aisles or check out their websites to view the wonderful array of products on offer from the comfort of your couch.
And, don’t forget a subscription to Edible Rhody makes the perfect gift for the people in your lives who love local!
From all around the state, Rhode Island carries a little something special for everyone. What’s better than hearing the words “this made me think of you”?
Happy holidays!
