EQ’s 2019 Gift Guide: 15 Mostly-Edible Gifts From Queens

By Tess Falotico | Last Updated December 12, 2019
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Locally inspired gift guide crafted by the editors of Edible Queens.
Photo courtesy of Byrdfood.

For people who love to eat, who love Queens — we give you our best gift ideas, most of which are edible, from across the borough. Between now and the end of the year, we’re giving away some of these gifts to lucky readers. Follow us on Instagram and sign up for our newsletter to be the first to see what’s up for grabs.

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Heirloom by Sarah Owens

Heirloom cookbook by Queens bread maker Sarah Owens.
Until this summer, when she moved to Colombia, Sarah Owens experimented with bread, preserves, and more from her workshop in Rockaway Beach.

The German-Jewish Cookbook by Gabrielle Rossmer Gropman and Sonya Gropman

The German-Jewish Cookbook by Gabrielle Rossmer Gropman and Sonya Gropman.
A mother-and-daughter duo revive and document a cuisine that was, in many ways, intentionally buried.

Beer Geek Breakfast Stout Kit

Beer Geek Breakfast Stout Kit by Brooklyn Brew Shop and Mikkeller Brewing for a holiday gift.
The Beer Geek Breakfast Stout Kit by Brooklyn Brew Shop and Mikkeller Brewing is an Edible Queens pick for holiday gifting.

Three-Month Cookie Club Subscription

Three-Month Cookie Club Subscription from Sexy Batch bakery in Queens.
Three-Month Cookie Club Subscription from Sexy Batch is a holiday gift Edible Queens's editor's pick!

Molcajete from Incasa

Incase is an Astoria design shop where you can also find glassware imported from Oaxaca and locally made textiles.
Incase is an Astoria design shop where you can also find glassware imported from Oaxaca and locally made textiles.

Kaya Jam from Lion City Coffee

Coconut-and-pandan-scented kaya jam by the brother-sister duo behind Lion City Coffee in Queens.

Dinner at Beebe’s

Pizza from Beebe's in Long Island City, New York.
A gift card to Beebe's in Long Island City, New York is the perfect holiday gift.

Superflour Brownie Mix

Superflour Brownie Mix is a great gift for the holiday season.

Son of a Southern Chef by Lazarus Lynch

Raised in Jamaica, Queens, Lazarus Lynch celebrates the eclectic mix of food he grew up with, from New York breakfast sandwiches to Guyanese bake to Southern fried okra in this spirited book.

Reaper Hot Honey by Hellgate Farm and Wilk Apiary

Reaper Hot Honey by Hellgate Farm and Wilk Apiary in Queens.

Malaysian Curry Paste from Mama Lam’s 

Mama Lam’s Malaysian Curry Paste bases for sauces and stews made in Queens, New York.

Terrazzo Coasters at Lockwood

Shop local with the Lockwood Shop in Astoria and check out the terrazzo coasters.

Spicy Pizza Granola

Byrdfood is a small-batch, gluten-free granola company.
Byrdfood is a small-batch, gluten-free granola company.

Artisanal Cheese and Chocolate Set

Artisanal Cheese and Chocolate Set from Cheese Grotto and Milène Jardine Chocolatier.
Artisanal Cheese and Chocolate Set from Cheese Grotto and Milène Jardine Chocolatier in Queens, New York.

Organic, Fair-Trade Coffee from Gilt Coffee Roasters

Organic Fair-Trade Coffee from Gilt Coffee Roasters makes a great holiday gift.