Father's Day Gift Guide

By Alexandra Calamari

A tie, a coffee mug, a Hallmark Card filled with promises to mow the lawn: if this sounds like a list of your past presents for dad, maybe it's time you spice things up for Father's Day June 15. Whether your father is a man of the world or gets lost in his own backyard, our guide features a gift idea that's sure to put a smile on his face. After all, nothing says I love you better than a motorized grill brush!

For the workaholic:

Office Playground Gifts, $5+
Give dad something to play with other than his Blackberry this Father's Day. From a decision-making dartboard to an office voodoo kit so he can stick it to his boss, Office Playground has a variety of desk accessories that will help pass the dragging workday. www.officeplayground.com

For the movie buff:

Regal Entertainment Group Gift Card, $10+
If your dad is famous for hijacking the remote and then forcing you to watch obscure movies from his childhood, get him off the couch and into the theaters for some perfect family bonding. These gift cards are good at the United Artists theaters in Southampton, East Hampton and Manhattan.

www.corporateboxoffice.com

For the choco-aficionado:

Godiva Milk Chocolate Cigars, $12
This four-pack of milk chocolates inspired by classic cigars from the 1930s is a perfect gift for any Bogart wannabe. Warning: eating delicious chocolates may put dad in a wonderful mood for the rest of the day. Available at Godiva boutiques.

www.godiva.com

For the grillmaster:

Brookstone Motorized Grill Cleaning Brush, $30
If your dad wears the apron in the family, he'll love this rotating brush that eliminates tiresome cleanup after a good old-fashioned barbeque. The battery operated bristles quickly strip away residue from the grill without any scrubbing effort from dad.

www.brookstone.com

For the old school dad:

DaVinci Bowling Shirts, $45-$50
If your dad is always talking about his greaser past (or just wishes he had one), shake up his summer wardrobe with a funky bowling shirt from DaVinci Clothing. These classic button ups often grace the old "Idiot Box" thanks to Charlie Sheen's alter ego Charlie Harper from Two and Half Men.

www.globalrebels.com

For the boatman:

PF Flyers Windjammers, $66
Whether dad is an avid seafarer or just likes to dress like one, PF Flyers vintage style boat shoes are just the things to put some wind behind his sails. Specifically designed for wear without socks, this comfortable pair of shoes is the perfect accessory to a good pair of sea legs.

www.pfflyers.com

For the jetsetter:

Elemis Universal Traveler, $99
The traveling dad no longer has to worry about condensing his favorite man-products into tiny 3-Ounce containers with this handy set by Elemis. The chic snakeskin bag is packed with travel-sized products including face wash, shave gel, lip balm and more.

www.nordstrom.com

For the little league coach:

Hidalgo Baseball Cufflinks, $150
Now dad can pay tribute to his favorite pastime even in formal wear. A pair of baseball or other sport-themed enamel Hidalgo cufflinks will score a home run with the sports fanatic dad. www.hildalgojewelry.com

For the dad who never asks directions:

Mio Moov 310, $249.95
Save your parents from the age-old "will you just pull over and ask" argument with this easy-to-use GPS system. Dad will never get lost again thanks to the widescreen interface which calls out turns and includes millions of points of interest in its database. www.mio-tech.com.

For the dad with top shelf tastes:

Partida Elegante, $350
If dad's discerning palate extends to his liquor cabinet, treat him to this collectable bottle of tequila crafted from the finest blue agave. Aged for more than thirty-six months in American oak, Elegante includes a crystal top that serves as a decanter once the tequila is finished. www.partidatequila.com

Back to Contents