It’s giving season, which means lots of planning, shopping, and stressing over what goodies to share with your seemingly endless lists of naughty and nice. This year, don’t get trapped in analysis paralysis: take notes from one of your favorite Caputo’s players and show the holidays who’s boss.
Don’t see your favorite monger here? Drop by before the holiday—we’re open through the afternoon of Christmas Eve—and ask them for their personal recommendations. We’re certainly not lacking in opinions around here.
So, here you have it. Our gift picks for 2023 are below!
Matt Caputo
President
Tony’s Flowers – A tribute to his father, our namesake, and the set of ethos that we’re proud to hold and share. A labor of love from the pressing of curds to the adorning of flowers around its subtly funky rind, this cheese represents more than just the deliciousness that it holds.
Yelena Caputo
Vice President
Güeyu Mar – “Fresh caught and chargrilled a la brasa, these fishes are prepared the same way for lunch service at the esteemed Asturian Restaurante Güeyu Mar as they are for each individual tin. This summer, we had the honor of visiting the Asador (grill master), Abel Alvarez, in real life and experienced the magic of his beachside restaurant and cannery. Having the opportunity to gift Güeyu Mar’s preserved morsels of tinned fish, expertly gift wrapped as-is, will inevitably be the highlight of my gift giving season!”
Adri Pachelli
Senior Manager & Director of Education
Mocktails Class – New (next) year! We love inviting friends to share their mixology knowhow, but have always lacked an option for those looking to avoid the hard liquor. New for 2024, we’re sharing new ways to capture your creativity without a painful wakeup the next morning.
Jamey Chelius
15th & 15th General Manager
Panettone (In Person Exclusive) – “It’s one of my favorite holiday treats. In my house, we like to have it on Christmas eve. Whatever’s left, we turn into French Toast in the morning!”
Austin Shimada
Holladay General Manager
Ramen Noodles + Broth – “A nice steaming hot bowl of delicious ramen on a cold winter day. Enough said.”
Alicia Konzen
Downtown Market Manager
“We all need a little more excitement, so this year, my theme is ‘Now you can be a fun-gi too!'” Featuring Regalis Winter Black Truffle Honeycomb, Raaka Cocoa Magic Mushroom Blend, and Naive Porcini Dark Milk Chocolate.
Antonia Horne
Lead Affineuse, Caputo’s Cheese Caves
Daphnis & Chloe Mediterranean Essentials Spice Set – “I chose Daphnis & Chloe seasonings because I hope that each dish they’re used in reminds my loved ones that I care. And I use these herbs every day, so I want my family to be just as spoiled as I am!”
Set features:
– Oregano from Taygetus
– Fragrant Fennel Seeds
– Rosemary Leaves
– Selected Bay Leaves
– Smoked Bukovo Chili Flakes
– Wild Thyme Flowers
Christian Birch
Downtown Deli Manager
Noord Hollander – “It’s my favorite cheese to snack on, it’s crunchy, and has a complex almost nutty flavor. I wanna have it all the time!”
Marian McKenney
In-house Pastry Chef
Caputo’s Olive Oil – “During the holidays there is plenty of sugar to go around. I love to give olive oil as a practical gift. This bottle will last longer than a sweet treat, but can be used in so many applications from Christmas dinner to new years, sweet and savory. I absolutely love giving this to people who don’t know what good olive oil is. My favorite dessert to use this in during the holidays is olive oil cake.”