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In the Name of the Father

Five Things Your Dad Will Actually Use

For some, a tie is adequate compensation for the gift of life. For you, a mountain of barbecue, pale ale and gin-infused face wash... well, that’s getting much closer to winning Father’s Day. Here are five gift ideas for Dad.

A Sturdy Briefcase You’ll Inherit
FOR THE HARDSHELL CONNOISSEUR

A Sturdy Briefcase You’ll Inherit

Maybe Dad already has a briefcase. But unless you just caught him sitting around Mohawk Bend telling strangers about his new black hardshell leather laptop case, the one with the smart tan leather pouch inside for his phone and stuff, he probably would appreciate an upgrade...

If You Want Some Beer Done Right...
FOR THE DISCERNING BEERMAKER

If You Want Some Beer Done Right...

So many great local breweries are popping up around town. Like your dad’s place, after he gets the Beer Chicks’ four-pack brew kit—it’ll turn him into a one-man brewery, cranking out 10-gallon batches of black smoke pale ales and honey chamomile blonde brews. You should really visit more often. Really.

Finally, Respectable Cutlery Sheathing
FOR THE QUICK-DRAW CHEF

Finally, Respectable Cutlery Sheathing

The man who has everything... doesn’t, not until he has tanned-leather scabbards screwed into his countertop to hold his chef’s knives. Max & Moritz has these. You will get them for him. Someday, maybe they’ll make these for his remote.

Here’s Gin. For His Face.
FOR THE COCKTAIL-HOUR GROOMER

Here’s Gin. For His Face.

Maybe you were raised by someone who likes to smell like cocktail hour. Someone who might raid this old-timey first aid box from Blind Barber, with aftershave, shaving cream and gin-infused face wash... before you take him out to have some gin. Would explain a lot, actually.

Relieve Him from Grill Duty
FOR THE OVERWORKED PITMASTER

Relieve Him from Grill Duty

Sure, he loves working the grill. Except when you summon Baby Blues to deliver “The Extravaganza,” with six baby back and Memphis rib racks, two smoked chickens, four pounds of pulled pork and brisket, four sides and cornbread for 20. Nobody says no to “The Extravaganza.”

$339.95, “The Extravaganza,” available at both locations of Baby Blues BBQ

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