Top 7 Father’s Day Gifts for Food-Loving Dads

Ready to gift him a few of his favorite things this June 15? Read on for the best culinary picks of the season:

For the Gadget Guy…

The Smoking Gun is simply the coolest tool for guys who want to quickly and effortlessly infuse food and drinks with natural smoky flavors like applewood or hickory without the extra heat. Add a smoky flavor to foods before or after cooking–even to delicate fruits and vegetables–without changing the texture or temperature. Ready to take that round of Bloody Marys up a notch?

For the Bacon Aficionado…

Pancake-battered bacon, bacon chicken and waffles and French toast with bacon and powdered sugar…and that’s just the breakfast menu. Having opened earlier this year, The Bacon Press in Frazer is a fantasy destination for dads who dream about bacon. Even if the rest of the family doesn’t salivate over delicious strips of pork, there are plenty of other ways to indulge, like stuffed nutella and banana French toast.

For the Spirited Father…

Pick up a bottle of Dad’s Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey, locally produced at its craft distillery in Bristol. Dad’s Hat is the first PA-produced rye whiskey released in more than two decades–carrying on our state’s whiskey tradition that dates back to the 1700s. The spirit uses locally sourced rye grain and is quarter-cask aged–your whiskey enthusiast is sure to find it pure and balanced.

For the Beer Enthusiast…

At-home craft brewing sounds simple, but it can demand a lot of equipment, space and money. Enter Brooklyn Brew Shop’s 1 gallon Beer Making Kit. This kit allows a beer lover to test the home-brewing hobby without a full investment. Kits come in sophisticated types of brews like Summer Wheat and Jalapeno Saison. The kit includes all the tools your brewer will need. Also of note–check out this shop’s just debuted Make Some Beer: Small Batch Recipes from Brooklyn to Bamberg.

For the Meat Connoisseur…

Jerky fans, take note: West Chester–based Righteous Felon Jerky Cartel’s latest release, Victorious B.I.G. (beer-infused gastronomy), is natural Black Angus beef jerky infused with Victory Brewing Company’s Storm King stout–note the accents of roasted malts, sweet malts, rich expresso and black-pepper finish. It’s an addictive snack for weekend hikes or at the office.

For the Do-It-Yourselfer…

Round up the crew for a day of pick-your-own at one of our local farms. Locales like Linvilla Orchards offer a bounty of summer veggies and fruits to be harvested. Head over on Father’s Day weekend or present a save-the-date for the crop that’s king in your house. Another local favorite? The more relaxed Sugartown Strawberries in Malvern is the sweet spot for harvesting strawberries.

For the Healthy Husband…

Imagine wings, fries and cheese sticks sans guilt. This oil-less air fryer cooks up favorite foods and snacks in a healthier way using rapid-air exchange and a unique air-flow system. Most foods–from calamari and shrimp to pork chops–are ready to serve in 20 minutes. This gift is perfect for at-home tailgates or on nights when you’d like to pass off dinner duty.