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\"BarbacoaBarbacoa Apparel\u2019s pink cake shirt is bound to be hit with SA foodies. Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ Barbacoa Apparel<\/p>\n

Foodie friends and family aren\u2019t always easy to shop for.<\/p>\n

After all, it\u2019s hard to know just what cooking gadgets they\u2019ve already amassed and what cookbooks already line their shelves. One way to make sure you\u2019re giving them something they can use is to shop local and keep your dollars in the Alamo City.<\/p>\n

Here are seven hard-to-beat gift ideas that will hit the spot.\u00a0<\/p>\n

San Antonio Cooks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Written by veteran food writer Julia Rosenfeld, San Antonio Cooks is a beautiful compilation of 80-plus recipes crafted by noted chefs from the 2-1-0. Those recipes include delicious fare from favorite local restaurants including Best Quality Daughter, 2M Smokehouse, Biga on the Banks, The Friendly Spot Ice House, Clementine, Sushihana and more. Keep your purchase extra-local by picking up a copy of San Antonio Cooks at one of the city\u2019s independently owned bookshops or have them special order it should they not have it in stock.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pan Dulce graphic T-shirt from Barbacoa Apparel\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Letting our city\u2019s iconic pan dulce speak for itself, San Antonio-based Barbacoa Apparel<\/strong> (barbacoapparel.com) offers a signature pink cake T-shirt that\u2019s one of its bestsellers for good reason. The pop-art-inspired design is screen printed on a soft heather tee, turning a beloved panader\u00eda dessert into wearable art. Simple, sweet, and instantly recognizable, it\u2019s a perfect gift for anyone who loves classic Mexican treats. Barbacoa apparel sells online or at Painted Tree Boutiques (522 NW Loop 410, Suite 211). The company\u2019s website also includes an exhaustive list of other retailers that stock its SA-themed goods, from socks and wallets to mirrors and magnets.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Personalized cutting board from Very That\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Very That, a standout San Antonio boutique that bills itself as \u201cyour one-stop Chicana shop\u201d sells personalized cutting boards \u2014 an ideal gift for the home chef in your life. Crafted from durable organic bamboo, each board is sturdy enough for serious chopping and carving, yet stylish enough to double as a chic charcuterie display. Simply add your engraving notes when ordering online to create a custom piece your foodie friend will use for years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Locally produced culinary items from the Pearl Farmers Market<\/strong><\/p>\n

Farmers markets don\u2019t just sell fresh, locally grown produce. Most of the larger ones also offer an incredible selection of food items produced by area artisans. We\u2019re not just talking jellies and jams here but specialty spice rubs, aged cheeses, top-notch wines and unusual relishes and condiments. While there are plenty of farmers markets around the Alamo City, the one at the Pearl (200 E. Grayson St., atpearl.com) offers an exceptionally varied selection of locally produced food items. The downtown-area shopping and dining complex\u2019s Saturday markets run 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and focus on area-sourced foods, while its Sunday markets, which run 10 a.m.-2 p.m. are centered around local artists, many of which produce culinary-tied goods such as pottery. For the holiday season, the Pearl is also offering Wednesday holiday night markets on Dec. 3, 10 and 17.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dinner at one of San Antonio\u2019s Michelin-starred restaurants\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

For adult foodies, gifting a dinner \u2014 or an eight-course dessert odyssey \u2014 at one of San Antonio\u2019s trio of Michelin star-winning restaurants means giving an unforgettable experience. Isidore at Pullman Market (221 Newell Ave., (210) 756-7359, isidoresatx.com) serves some of the city\u2019s finest steaks with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and exceptional hospitality. Its neighbor in the same Pearl market, Nicosi (221 Newell Ave., (210) 759-0088, nicosisatx.com) offers an immersive, dessert-only journey where phones are set aside so guests can savor every moment. And don\u2019t miss Mixtli (812 S. Alamo, (210) 338-0746, restaurantmixtli.com), whose seasonal tasting menus pay homage to Mexico\u2019s vast culinary heritage and deserve to be experienced at least once. Be sure to stop by the Bar at Mixtli on your way out.<\/p>\n

Whataburger Limited-Edition Holiday Ornament Set<\/strong><\/p>\n

What South Texan doesn\u2019t appreciate the San Antonio-based drive-thru wonder that is Whataburger? The beloved and ever-expanding burger empire is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year with a spirited set of holiday ornaments inspired by classic burger toppings. The collection includes ketchup, jalape\u00f1o and no-onion designs, plus a signature Whataburger ornament stamped with a special 75th-anniversary emblem. Fun, festive and full of Texas pride, this set makes the perfect gift for the Whataburger fan in your life. The set is available through the Whataburger online store (shop.whataburger.com\/products\/whataburger-holiday-ornament-set).<\/p>\n

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