Dec 10, 2016 6:57 AM

Wishlist 2016: Festive Gift Ideas for Holiday Entertaining

The best stuff for throwing a party, or to get as a gift for the party animal in your life.

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Joseph Shin
01
Tom Dixon Form Sugar Bowl and Spoon
This gold-washed brass bowl and matching spoon will look simply smashing next to your collection of artisanal loose teas. Fill it with sugar and let your guests indulge themselves. [Tom Dixon Form Sugar Bowl and Spoon | $90](http://www.tomdixon.net/us/form-sugar-dish-and-spoon.html)
Christie Hemm Klok
02
Crate & Barrel Tour Wine Carafe
Take that 1996 Bordeaux to mind-blowing levels by aerating it. This carafe’s dramatic angular shape and wide bottom help your vino oxidize and develop its flavors. [Crate & Barrel Tour Wine Carafe | $100](http://www.crateandbarrel.com/tour-wine-carafe/s549475)

Joseph Shin
03
SFMOMA Four-Piece Party Server
This convertible set features a large autumn-red bowl that conveniently nests a trio of smaller bamboo-fiber dishes. Serve chips alongside three dips, or create a bed of ice beneath crudités. Triple dipping is encouraged. [SFMOMA Four-Piece Party Server | $26](https://museumstore.sfmoma.org/living-dining/serving/four-piece-party-server.html)
Joseph Shin
04
Regarding Cocktails
Surprise your guests with one of the 85 illustrated drink recipes from this book by Sasha Petraske, the owner of the famous New York speakeasy Milk & Honey. Sorry, but your frozen margarita can’t beat a mezcal-and-cayenne Saladito. [Regarding Cocktails | $30](http://www.phaidon.com/store/food-cook/regarding-cocktails-9780714872810/)

Christie Hemm Klok
05
Dyson 360 Eye Robot Vacuum
This burly robot maid is the post-party cleanup droid you’re looking for. Equipped with a 360-degree camera, Dyson’s autonomous floor-sweeper can chart the best path around a room, dodging obstacles as it goes. A 78,000-rpm digital motor provides serious suction. It’s connected too, so you can schedule sorties from your phone. [Dyson 360 Eye Robot Vacuum | $1,000](https://www.dyson360eye.com/)
Joseph Shin
06
Opinel No. 9 Oyster and Shellfish Folding Knife
What’s crackin’? Oysters, of course! This ergonomic knife’s varnished bubinga handle affords excellent blade dexterity, so you’ll never slip before you slurp. The blade folds too, so it can be safely tucked away for a picnic. [Opinel No. 9 Oyster and Shellfish Folding Knife | $20](http://www.opinel-usa.com/)

Joseph Shin
07
Mu-so Qb Speaker
This colorful little box packs way more audio punch than its looks suggest. An acrylic shell hides five speakers motivated by 300 watts of power, and the touchscreen-and-knob controller will run virtually any streaming service. It’s also wireless, and at about 8 inches a side, it’s small enough to stash in a corner—but who would do that? [Mu-so Qb Speaker | $1,000](https://www.naimaudio.com/mu-so-qb)
Joseph Shin
08
ChefSteps Joule
The team behind the instructional cooking videos at ChefSteps designed this smartphone-controlled immersion circulator for sous vide cooking, a technique in which food is sealed in a plastic bag and submerged in a bath of water. It’s powerful enough for a pro chef, and at 11 inches, it’s small enough to squeeze into a kitchen drawer. [ChefSteps Joule | $199](https://www.chefsteps.com/joule)

Joseph Shin
09
Art of Play Saturn Cards
Spice up poker night by dealing cards that boast a midcentury casino vibe with a minimalist spin. Serious cardists will notice the sharp, crisp edges, which allow for advanced moves. Just don’t be tricked by the joker’s faceless design. [Art of Play Saturn Cards | $15](https://www.artofplay.com/products/saturn-playing-cards)
Joseph Shin
10
Uuni 2S Wood-Fired Oven With Stone Baking Board
Before you rip up half your backyard to construct that pizza oven you’ve always dreamed of, check out this miniature version. It weighs a comparatively scant 24 pounds, comes with a baking stone, and runs on wood pellets, so you can get that wood-fired flavor without the major construction project. [Uuni 2S Wood-Fired Oven With Stone Baking Board | $299](http://uuni.net/products/uuni-2)

Joseph Shin
11
Gravity Chopsticks
Revel in the design of these smart chopsticks. The weighted silver base lifts the sticks’ tips off the table, so they stay sanitary without a separate chopstick rest. More important, the buttery feel of the walnut makes them a pleasure to use. [Gravity Chopsticks | $40](https://gravitychopsticks.com/products/walnut-lightning/)
Joseph Shin
12
Kiel Mead Brass Coasters
The diverse textural surfaces of these hand-sanded brass coasters highlight the balance between the delicate geometric patterns and the brushed metal. Nothing will make your brown liquor on the rocks look more enticing. [Kiel Mead Brass Coasters | $30 each](https://food52.com/shop/products/1167-brass-coasters)

Joseph Shin
13
Crane Cookware C1 Casserole 23cm
If you’re sick of babying your cast iron, switch to something stronger and better-looking. This oven-safe casserole is made of recycled iron and covered in vitreous enamel and sand casting, so it can take just about anything you throw in it without getting scratched. [Crane Cookware C1 Casserole 23cm | $165](https://marchsf.com/cookware/crane-cookware.html)
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Hermès Centerpiece in Lacquer
Give your dinner party some gravitas by placing this stunning centerpiece among the sides and sauces. A scoop in the middle creates playful reflections. [Hermès Centerpiece in Lacquer | $1,100](http://www.hermes.com)

Joseph Shin
15
Poppin Pool Blue Block Party Bench
This cozy woven fabric bench adds a dash of color to your next mixer. Get a few of them and create a modular lounge area that can be manipulated to accommodate an impromptu party of any size. [Poppin Pool Blue Block Party Bench | $549](https://www.poppin.com/blue-block-party-bench-102930+%3A+101904.html)
Joseph Shin
16
Sonos SUB
If your Sonos system could use some low-end fortification, pair it with the company’s wireless subwoofer—now available in white. Dual force-canceling speakers face each other to eliminate unwanted vibrations and supply clear, powerful bass. Boom! Instant EDM party. [Sonos SUB | $699](http://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/sub.html)

Joseph Shin
17
Cocktail Kingdom Nick and Nora Glass
Step away from oversize cocktail glasses and try these elegant 1930s-inspired Nick and Nora glasses. This 5-ounce cross between a wineglass and a martini glass will make it easy for you to get across a dance floor without spilling a drop of precious gin. Well, easier. [$42 for six](http://www.cocktailkingdom.com/nick-and-nora-glass-silver-trim)
Joseph Shin
18
St. George Spirits Bruto Americano
After one sip of this American take on an aperitivo, you'll develop a deep love for the bitter stuff—what the Italians call *amari*. Its closely guarded botanical formulation creates a distinctive flavor that reminds us of woodsy outdoors with a hint of spice and incense. Just don’t Google the reason for its stunning red color (cochineal) midgulp. [$30](http://www.stgeorgespirits.com/spirits/bruto-americano/)

Joseph Shin
19
Knoll 1966 Serving Cart
Outdoor furniture is hard to maintain, but with a porcelain enamel top, this bar cart can tolerate everything nature—and you—can spill on it. Built to endure corrosive ocean air, it’s the perfect accessory for the pool at your vacation home. Now all you need is a vacation. [$2,851](http://www.dwr.com/outdoor-dining/1966-collection-porcelain-serving-cart/4260.html?lang=en_US)
Joseph Shin
20
Borough Furnace Bottle Opener
The solid feel of this hand-cast iron bottle opener suggests something passed down for generations. Seasoned in organic flaxseed oil to seal the metal, Borough’s 100-percent-recycled piece is ideal for even the most boisterous beerfest. [$30](http://boroughfurnace.com/shop/bottle-opener-iron)

Joseph Shin
21
TRNK Japanese Stainless Steel Bar Set
Bring professional mixology to your home with a bar set we could see in a scene from the next Bond flick. With a precision-engineered shaker, jigger, bar spoon, strainer, and crystal mixing glass like these, your cocktail will be dashing—shaken or stirred. [$178](https://www.trnk-nyc.com/shop/product/japanese-stainless-steel-bar-set-2/)

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