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Fathers are just as important as mothers, and while Father’s Day doesn’t cause as much buzz as Mother’s Day, it’s still a great opportunity to honor the man who taught you to ride a bike, took you on your first fishing trip, and held the monsters under the bed in check.
When it comes to finding the perfect gift, you likely have problems. Not to be frustrated, St John restaurants and bakeries have creative last-minute Father’s Day gifts that will delight daddy’s taste buds. From sausage gift baskets to 24 packs of his favorite malt beverage, these flavourful gifts are perfect for celebrating that special father in your life.
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Paella kit.
Photo courtesy of Bulla Gastrobar
Bulla gastrobar
2500 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables
305-441-0107
5335 NW 87th Ave., Doral
305-260-6543
bullagastrobar.com
If you are still used to life after the quarantine and are not ready to eat out, opt for a meal with Bullas paella kits. Perfect for the foodie dad, each kit contains all of the ingredients for a restaurant-quality paella that you can cook together. Choose from Paella de Pollo (USD 18) with olive oil, chicken, mushrooms, rice, sofrito, saffron chicken broth, and artichoke confit. Or indulge in the paella mixta ($ 20), a luscious blend of Spanish flavors with ingredients like olive oil, shrimp, chicken, calamari, rice, sofrito, salt, green peas, piquillo confit, and a side dish of lemon wedges. Add an apron ($ 16) or paella pan ($ 20) to complete the gift. Orders are taken online at bullagastrobar.com/order-online/ and can be ordered for collection up to Father’s Day, while stocks last.
Burger Beast Burger Box.
Photo courtesy of Burger Beast
Sef Gonzalez, also known as Burger Beast, has curated a royal burger box. The carefully crafted kit contains eight half-pound beef tenderloin patties ground by Sunshine Provisions, accompanied by slices of spicy white cheddar cheese, a platter of Babe’s Meat & Counter bacon, potato rolls and a bottle of Beast sauce – a hearty mix of guava, Sriracha and ketchup. Dad also gets an “Insert Burger Here” face mask. The burger box is $ 75 and can be purchased online from the Burger Beast website. Orders must be received by 12:00 noon Wednesday, June 17 for free delivery anywhere in St John-Dade.
The Polish dinner kit offers whole smoked sausage, pierogis and sour cream sauce.
Photo courtesy of the butcher shop
In addition to selling select pieces of steaks and chops, the Wynwood butcher’s shop also sells gift baskets for Father’s Day. Options include the Polish dinner set with a whole smoked Polish sausage, sour cream sauce, and a dozen potato and cheese pierogi ($ 25). a sausage pack of six sausages of your choice alongside pretzel rolls ($ 25); and the mixed burger package, a box of four patties (choose from bacon gorgonzola, jalapeño cheddar, lamb, vegan, or turkey) and four rolls ($ 25). Order by Father’s Day for collection.
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Delicious bourbon butterscotch donuts.
Photo courtesy Salty / Danielle Margherite
The salty one
50 NW 23rd St., St John
305-639-8501
6022 S. Dixie Hwy., South St John
786-409-4714
saltydonut.com
If Pops has a sweet tooth, treat him to Salty Donuts limited Father’s Day donuts. Bourbon meets butterscotch pudding in a 24-hour brioche donut topped with butterscotch icing, pieces of blonde and a bourbon drizzle. Available this Saturday and Sunday only at Uber Eats and when you pick up at Salty. Pre-order on the Salty website.
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Get a couple of six-packs for Dad from Veza Sur
Photo courtesy of Veza Sur
Veza Sur Brewing Co.
55 NW 25th St., St John
786-362-6300
vezasur.com
Get Papa what he really wants: a case of cold beer. Wynwood’s beloved brewery is launching 16-ounce cans of favorites Mangolandia and Spanglish in time for the vacation. For $ 25 you can get a case: that is, 24 beers. But wait – there is more! The first 25 orders placed on Saturday June 20th and Sunday June 21st will receive a free pint glass. Growlers can also be purchased. Pickup and delivery are available on the Veza Sur website.
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Elena Vivas is a lawyer by day and a gourmet by night. She writes regularly for the St John New Times. She was also a columnist for Foodable TV and a food editor for tropicult.com.
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