Father's Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18, this year, but you’ve still got a little time to snag something local (rather than panic-ordering something impersonal on Amazon at the last minute).
Explore the ideas on the list below to find something that says, “Hey, Dad, thanks for everything you’ve taught me over the years — and for not telling Mom about that thing that one time.”
— by the RVAx team
Some Air-Conditioned Swing Practice at Indoor Golf
Scott’s Addition’s new golf club is open 24/7 and features industry-leading simulators, so you and Dad can work on your game any ol’ time. Bring your clubs and play on over 140 courses and benefit from the spot’s Trackman technology to improve your swing while you’re at it.
Location: 3920 W Broad St Suite 101 (Scott’s Addition)
Hours: Member-accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week
Order: Choose a membership plan, then book some golf time online here.
A Cooking Class with The Kitchen Classroom
The Kitchen Classroom team will teach you and Dad all there is to know about preparing the perfect recipes for your next cookout or game day, so you can go home and do it all over again as you see fit. That’s a bonding gift that keeps on giving. Think: Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings w/Sauces, Italian Hoagie Cream Cheese Spread, and Smoky Stout Chili.
Order: Save your spot(s) here
Cigars & Live Music from The Lion’s Den
The new cigar lounge is hosting its first outdoor summer concert series. Treat Dad to some live music and cigars this month, July, or August — or all summer long.
Order: Buy tickets here
Grillable Meats from Belmont Butchery
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and chances are that the dad you’re celebrating is no exception. That’s where Belmont Butchery comes in. This artisanal butcher shop has been stocking Richmonders up on pork, beef, poultry, sausages, and charcuterie since 2006.
So, whether your dad’s more of a bratwurst, ribeye, or cheese plate kinda guy, chances are they’ve got something he’ll love.
Order: Call (804) 422-8519 to order in advance; product ideas to inspire your shopping list can be found here
A Cool, Comfortable, Casual Shirt from Ledbury
Save Dad from the summer heat with breathable Italian linen shirts from local company Ledbury — they’ll keep him cool and comfortable on Richmond’s warmest days, while also making him look cool and casual. Win-win. You just saved him a shopping trip.
Order: Shop online here
A Bottle of Locally Crafted Spirits from Cirrus Vodka
If Dad prefers a stiff drink instead of a brewsky, we’ve got just the thing for him! Cirrus Vodka is an award-winning potato vodka that is triple-distilled right here in Richmond.
As the folks at Cirrus explain it, “Nearly 90% of vodkas are made with rye, wheat or corn, but we believe that potatoes make a smoother, more full-bodied vodka with a sweeter, creamier profile that is perfect for sipping or mixing in your favorite cocktail.”
You can either bring Dad to the tasting room to try it out or order a bottle (or a cocktail) straight to your doorstep for an at-home experience. Either way, he’s sure to love it.
Order: Order online here
A Stylish, Yet Sturdy Watch from Handley Watches
Self-described as "versatile, stylish watches for active professionals," the local watchmakers at Handley Watches have created sophisticated, yet adaptable watches that dad can wear from the office to the gym and everywhere in between.
Instead of a metal or leather band, Handley Watches boast a waterproof band with classic, timeless watch face details for safe, flexible, modern wear.
Order: Order online here
The Bold Blend Collection from Blanchard’s Coffee Co.
No weak coffee here. Just three of the boldest blends that Blanchard’s has to offer: the Dark as Dark, the Basecamp, and the Blanchard's Blend.
As Blanchard’s puts it in the product description for this gift set, “dark roast coffee often gets a bad reputation for lack of complexity in flavor — you taste smoky and not a lot else — but it doesn't have to be that way. Each of our signature dark roast coffees builds on that smoky foundation to present a coffee that is sweet and complex with a clean finish.”
Order: Order online here
A Richmond Map Rocks Glass from Well Told
If he’s more into spirits than beer, no worries. Pick up a bottle of local booze from Cirrus Vodka, Reservoir Distillery, Virago Spirits, or Belle Isle Moonshine to give him along with this Richmond rocks glass, etched with a map of our fair city.
He’s sure to be touched by the gesture — even if he just gruffly nods and pours himself a drink right away. Dads, right?
Order: Order online here
A Custom Print from Sunday Table Co.
Is there a spot in the city that is particularly special to you and your dad? Maybe somewhere you’ve spent a lot of time together, or where you experienced a specific special event together at some point in your life?
Work with local artist Sunday Table Co. to get a custom print of that RVA place — whether it’s a personalized illustration of a storefront, a local attraction, a restaurant, a park, a neighborhood, or even your own home.
Order: Order online here
A Little Bit of Everything from Richmond To Go
Can’t decide on one particular gift? Then get a bunch of them! You can create a custom “RVA To Go” box filled with your choice of some of Richmond’s best offerings.
Maybe you add in some food and drink items (AR’s Hot Southern Honey, Bombolini’s pasta, Gunther’s Gourmet Salsa, Texas Beach Bloody Mary Mix, and more). Maybe you go for gifts he can keep (a Virginia Is For Lovers tumbler, Tailored Touches mustache wax or beard oil, an RVA bottle opener, and others). Or maybe you do a combination of all of the above.
The beautiful thing is that you can totally personalize the box to be sweet, spicy, or whatever other adjective you’d use to describe your dad and his tastes.
Order: Order online here
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Thank you to Cirrus Vodka for powering this City Guide!