For the incredibly hard to shop for people in your gift-giving social circle, stick to the basics and give them things they have no excuse not to use.
Opens in new windowSebastiano’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $20
Sebastiano’s
Foodie alert! Great stocking stuffer! Extra Virgin Olive Oil imported directly from a fifth-generation, family-owned farm in Castelvetrano, Sicily. Delicious buttery mouthfeel with notes of lemon, almond and grass, and a mild, peppery finish. Available at Sebastiano’s, or ship nationwide on EatSebs.com
8235 SE 13th Ave., Suite 7 | eatsebs.com
Opens in new windowKnives for the Home Chef, $98–$299
Seisuke Knife
Quality ingredients deserve quality tools. Good knives transform meal prep from chore to pleasure, with blades that glide effortlessly through ingredients. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or daily cook, experience the difference that authentic craftsmanship makes in your kitchen.
1532 NE Alberta St. | us.seisukeknife.com
Opens in new windowSocial Justice Kittens 2026 Wall Calendar, $22
Crafty Wonderland
Each month of this calendar features a charming kitten professionally photographed in a heroic pose appropriate to a small cat defiantly speaking out on the hottest social justice issues of the day. A sassy, uncompromising declaration erases any doubts about each precious cat’s passionate convictions, sense of humor, and attitude.
Opens in new windowTomato Tea Towel, $36
Elana Gabrielle
Screen-printed on heirloom flax linen, the Tomato Tea Towel blends beauty and utility. Soft yet sturdy, it brightens everyday kitchen rituals. Perfect for drying dishes or wrapping fresh bread, and a thoughtful gift for your favorite home cook.
1028 SE Water Ave., Suite 245 | elanagabrielle.com
Opens in new windowDappled Tonic Water, $11
Dappled Tonic Water
Dappled Tonic Water is the first canned tonic water produced in the Pacific Northwest by three longtime Portland food and beverage entrepreneurs. Woman-owned and award-winning, Dappled Tonic Water is available in three flavors: Citrus, Aromatic, and Floral. Dappled Tonic Water is a mixer and standalone beverage with depth, balance, and versatility — making it the perfect gift for anyone who appreciates non-alcoholic beverages and cocktails. Definitely not your grandpa’s tonic water!
Available at New Seasons and Market of Choice locations | dappledtonic.com
Opens in new windowGift a Loved One a Named Brick, $175
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Gift your loved one an engraved brick on The Square this holiday season. Bricks are customized to celebrate a loved one or commemorate a special event. Create memories, tell your story, and become part of Portland’s legacy. Gift wrapping available!
Opens in new windowSoulshine Ritual Essential Oil Candle, $50
Make & Mary: Casa de Ritual
This earthy, luxurious candle is crafted only with pure essential oils —no synthetic scents. Top notes of palo santo, tulsi, cedarwood, and bergamot weave together to calm and clear your spirit. Other oils offer the medicine of grounding, purifying, uplifting — inviting any gift recipient to soften, release,and return to themself.
1412 NE Alberta St. | makeandmary.com
Opens in new windowAll Burn Wax Candles, $11-$22
All Burn Wax
Hand-poured soy candles crafted in Portland by All Burn Wax. Topped with dried botanicals and crystals. Each candle combines artistry, sustainability, and cozy scent blends inspired by the Pacific Northwest.
1022 W Burnside St., Suite P | allburnwax.com
Opens in new window¿Por Qué No? Gift Card, any value
¿Por Qué No? Taqueria
Give the gift of tacos, perfect for anyone on your list! Buy a plastic (physical) gift card in-store or online between 11/28-12/25, and receive a BONUS gift card, to keep or give to another lucky taco-lover! $50+ = FREE $10 gift card! $100+ = FREE $25 gift card!! Electronic gift cards $50 and up are also 10% off during this time. Checking gifts off your list has never been easier!
3524 N Mississippi Ave. & 4635 SE Hawthorne Blvd. | porquenotacos.square.site
Opens in new windowPair of Tickets to Everest, $112
Portland Opera
Immersive, breathtaking, and technologically extraordinary, this living graphic novel on film marks Portland Opera’s debut in the World Trade Center Theatre.
Opens in new windowPhoto Lab Holiday Printing, prices vary
Pro Photo Supply
Whether captured on a camera, snapped on your phone, or downloaded from social media, turning your cherished photos into beautiful prints has never been simpler. Perfect for the holiday season.
1112 NW 19th Ave. | prophotosupply.com
Opens in new windowDucks, Beavers, Seahawks Themed Gifts, $3.99 and up
City Liquidators
Score budget-friendly gifts: Ducks tees $3.99, Seahawks hats and scarves $4.99, and Ducks or Beavers gloves $4.99 a pair. With tons of gifts under $9.99 and furniture ready for holiday hosting, City Liquidators has you covered. Shop local! Open seven days a week, 9am–6pm.
823 SE 3rd Ave. | cityliqs.com

