Contributions by Molly Amber, Corinne Whiting, and Jennifer Liu.

This giving season presents the perfect opportunity to support some of our favorite business discoveries of the past year—many featuring local makers, chefs, and artists.

FABULOUS FOOD + DRINK FINDS

Share the love of global flavors with Sibeiho Sambal: “A Taste of Singapore, Crafted in Oregon.” This delicious labor of love, ideal for the home chefs in your life, is rooted in the rich culinary traditions of Singapore. Their products, featuring only the finest, all-natural ingredients that use absolutely no added colors or unnatural preservatives, feature cherished family recipes passed down through the generations. Check out their offerings here.

For wine enthusiasts, Bellevue’s Fruit Wine Co. offers a curated selection of holiday inspired wines, perfect to celebrate the season. Co-owned by Master Sommelier and former Canlis Alum Jackson Rohrbaugh, this establishment promises a high-touch experience. New this holiday season, consider the Fruit Wine Co. Holiday Box. Choose from either three or six bottles of holiday-inspired wines. Pair them with holiday dinners, or gift individual bottles (or the whole box) as an ideal present. For a gift that keeps on giving, consider a wine club membership that includes exclusive access to music and food pairings, recipes, and video tasting notes. With additional offerings like chocolates, handmade gifts, and cookbooks, Fruit Wine Co. is a one-stop-shop for your holiday gifting needs. Shop the offerings here.

Another gift that’s perfect for wine lovers is a bottle (or two!) from Bodegas Valdemar. Bodegas Valdemar spans 130 years of family winemaking in Rioja, Spain, and is currently one of the most prestigious international brands that carries the Rioja brand around the world. The Valdemar family has worked for five generations with their own vineyards to produce distinctive Spanish wines with a strong unique character. These wines are great for sharing with family and friends over a meal, or gifting to the wine aficionado in your life. Shop their wines here.

Surprise a loved one with a thoughtfully curated gift basket from Made in Washington. Local to Seattle, Made in Washington started in Pike Place Market’s Post Alley, and is the first store that brought an entirely new concept to our area: a wide variety of quality products made in Washington State by local makers, artists, craftspeople, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. There’s a gift basket for everyone, whether it’s the Seafood Lover Gift Set, the Movie Night in a Box, the Coffee Fix Gift Set or one of the many others. Shop their gift baskets here.

For those who prefer experiences over physical gifts, there are so many fun holiday events and experiences taking place at Chateau Ste. Michelle this season! There’s the Bubbly Beats Holiday Pop-Up, where four Domaine Ste. Michelle sparkling wines are paired with curated holiday playlists. We also love the Chateau Private Igloo Experience, which comes complete with four bottles of wine and two curated charcuterie boards and seats up to ten people. There is also a Seasonal Food & Wine Pairing and a Brunch Box Experience. If you prefer to enjoy your wine in the comfort of your home, there are so many holiday wines to choose from, and they make the perfect gift. The wine experts at Chateau Ste. Michelle curated a wide array of multi-bottle and large format wine gifts to please every palate.

This holiday season, Seattle’s beloved Fonté Coffee Roaster is offering two Gourmet Trio sets, perfect for gifting. The Gift Trio ($40) includes collection of top selling blends such as the First Ave, Italian and Siena. This is the ultimate present for anyone that loves quality coffee and wants to expand their flavor profiles. The Gourmet Gift Trio ($48) is an exclusive gift set that includes the F2, Portofino and Bin16 blends. With nationwide delivery available, Fonté coffee is the perfect gift for those who appreciate a truly incredible cup of high-quality coffee. Order gifts online here.

Support a wonderful woman-owned business and female winemakers by gifting a membership with Iola Wines. Iola Wines is a Seattle-based bottle house and wine club that focuses on introducing members to naturally made wines produced by female winemakers in France and Italy. For the most part, European vineyards are (still!) handed down to the male heir, so female winemakers in both countries are quite rare. Iola Wines founder Marilee Bramhall’s mission is to highlight these wonderful women and to bring exceptional wines to U.S. palates. In addition to the bottle shop, there are five different wine clubs: Club Rouge and a Petit Rouge for red wine lovers, Connoisseur Club offering a variety of the best selections, Club Lumiere for white wine, and, of course, a Sparkling Club. Check out all of the offerings here.

For the scotch lover in your life, gift them a special edition cocktail kit from Drambuie, a Scotch Whisky Liqueur and the staple ingredient in the classic Rusty Nail cocktail. Crafted with Scottish heather honey and a proprietary blend of herbs and spices, Drambuie has a complex, sweet and spicy flavor and a rich, silky mouthfeel that leaves a sweet lingering finish. Drambuie is well-suited to complement a variety of coffee cocktails perfect for the holiday season. The special edition pack features an Iced Espresso cocktail kit including a bottle of Drambuie and special iced espresso cocktail glass, in addition to a recipe and instructions to stir up the delicious java drink at home. Shop the cocktail kit here.

Another great gift for scotch lovers is the Speyburn 10 Year Speyside Single Malt and the Old Pulteney 12 Year Highland Single Malt. Both of these are widely available single malt scotches that carry significant age statements. Of course, they taste indulgent on their own, but they also happen to be priced in an affordable range that justifies taking full advantage of their flavor complexities for a mixed drink. No shame in that cocktail game. Both Speyburn and Old Pulteney are available at retailers, restaurants and bars or can be purchased online at ReserveBar.com and Drizly.com.

This giving season, Seattle’s specialty food company Gourmondo is offering the sweet treat you remember from childhood as a ding dong, perfectly wrapped as a “Lump of Coal” and sure to inspire holiday cheer. Made with top quality ingredients, these chocolate coated treats impart that nostalgic creamy filling and moist chocolate cake. These are an elegant, vegan upgrade to the classic dessert, and you can enjoy or gift a set of four. Gourmondo also offers hassle-free holiday hosting options, which is the perfect gift for yourself! Unique gourmet party platters, signature buffets, house-made desserts, and more ensure that your holiday gatherings are memorable without the stress. With next-day delivery available, Gourmondo takes the stress out of party planning. Check it all out here.

For those cocktail aficionados in your life, Brucato Amaro is an award-winning domestic amaro brand founded by Sierra and James Clark in San Francisco, CA. Launched in 2021, this brand features three classic expressions: Chaparral, Orchards, and Woodlands. Each reflects a distinct Californian landscape. Inspired by Italian drinking culture, Brucato Amaro adds a contemporary and approachable touch to this timeless tradition. In 2022, Brucato Amaro entered the market in Washington, making it the second state where Brucato Amaro is sold. Co-founder Sierra Clark grew up off the coast of Bellingham in the San Juan Islands. With strong family ties to the area, the couple spends a lot of time in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, so this was a natural next market for their amaros. Shop them here.

Celebrate these cozy months with two new flavors recently released from Schilling Cider — Moon Berries and Imperial Apple Pie. Moon Berries features a light and vibrant blend of blueberry, blackberry, lemon and lavender, while Imperial Apple Pie lands on the sweeter side and packs an 8.4% ABV punch, combining classic ingredients with seasonally appropriate notes of warm baking spices. Whether you need a consumable present for your cider-guzzling cousin or a small token for those hosting you in their twinkly home, you’ll love perusing all of Schilling’s flavors that can be found here.

The Qi’s flower tea set is the perfect introduction to blooming teas. Individually packaged and a variety kit ($36), it is an elegant and beautiful gift for a tea lover, or even someone who is tea or caffeine-free curious. It comes with 9 individual whole flowers (3 x rose, 3 x chrysanthemum, 3 x lotus). Shop here.

If you’re looking for more of a splurge, the bloom teapot is a unique, delicate, and beautiful design.

SELF-CARE SENSATIONS

Treat that special someone in your life with one of the luxurious gifts from Nordstrom’s Holiday Gift Guide. Self-care favorites of ours are the Blissy Silk Sleep Mask, the Diptyque Feu de Bois Candle, the Bearaby Weighted Blanket, and the Osea Bestsellers Body Care Set. The Dyson Special Edition Airwrap is a splurgeworthy present that is sure to bring joy this season. No matter what you end up choosing, you really can’t go wrong with the quality and splendor of gifts that Nordstrom has to offer this season. Shop their gift guides here.

Support two local women who’re attempting to change the wellness and skincare game. Their new brand Vitasa takes their collective experience and expertise, designed for those interested in addressing signs of aging, both internally and externally, regardless of their age. Gift their decadent products that “combine data-driven insights with decades of holistic healthcare expertise to provide personalized, lab-backed treatment plans that encompass plant-based bio-identical hormones, supplements and medical-grade skincare.” Shop their goods here.

Enjoy the power of delightful experiences with Porter Lane Home candles, where luxury meets eco-consciousness. Indulge in a guilt and toxin free journey, transforming any space into a sanctuary of tranquility and warmth. Immerse yourself in the enchanting aroma of freshly cut Christmas trees with the Joy candle. This holiday scent captures the essence of the beloved fir tree, evoking memories of cherished traditions and the magic of the holiday season. Shop these candles and more here.

Lulumière is a local, woman and Asian-owned business in University District. Linda Takano has created cozy candle scents like earl grey and winter and also offers candle workshops for your DIY candle lovers—both open to the public and for private events. Her signature shower steamers are perfect for anyone who doesn’t have a bath, but wants a relaxing and luxurious experience. She values sustainability and has a candle refill service where you can bring any type of container—an old candle container (clean, of course!, a mason jar, glass yogurt container, etc., pick your scent, and get a brand new candle in a few hours.

Help your loved ones combat dry weather with Zion Health‘s natural health goods that believe “in the healing powers of Kanwa Clay Minerals.” Check out their Feet Treat Extreme, a soothing formula of cinnamon, ionic clay minerals, tamanu and arnica, their rejuvenating Hand Repair Cream, their Sweet Amber Lotion and more. Find the perfect combo here.

PRIME PET LOVER PRESENTS

BarkBox brings joy to your furry friends and their owners, whether you’re gifting essentials like cozy beds and hands-free leashes or whimsical toys, tasty treats and silly stocky stuffers, too. New for this year, the brand’s Season’s Treatings Advent Calendar has gone jumbo-sized and includes 25 days of treats and original toys. Available for $24.99 at COSTCO locations and online on Bark Food. Shop their holiday offerings here.

Ruffwear, based out of Bend, Oregon, sells the perfect gear for your outdoors-focused loved ones—those who like to take their four-legged friends along for the ride. While the Front Range Harness (sold in several vibrant colors) is a popular choice for everyday walks and occasional trail hikes, the Roamer Bungee Dog Leash can be held in hand or worn around the waist for a comfortable hands-free adventure. Other products range from life vests and dog boots that prove both practical and adorable for your upcoming explorations. Find their paw-sitively enticing products here.

The Dog Lover Gift Set from Made in Washington is the perfect present for your loved ones and their furry friends. Check it out here.

Find stylish, colorful and eco-friendly dog essentials from Approved by Fritz—like the New York-based company’s chic and sustainable dog bed ($149) that’s made from 100% recycled bottles, and features a machine washable water-resistant, scratch-proof, durable cover. Smaller gifts range from the checkered harness ($42), available in sizes from small to extra large and their easily-adjustable, best-selling liberty-green collar ($28.50). Peruse the vibrant offerings here.