Shop local this holiday season with Feast's Columbia gift guide
Shopping local should always be encouraged, but this year, it's essential. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on small businesses, local restaurants, bars, breweries and shops need your support more than ever. Wondering how you can help? Grab your holiday gifts, provisions, treats and more for your loved ones (or yourself) from a local business for a gift you can truly feel good about giving. Here are a few local food-and-drink gifts we're adding to our list this year.
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The Bitters Club
Want to mix up a lavender Old Fashioned or a classic Margarita at home? Thanks to The Bitters Club, that's easier than ever. Marcel van Eeden's Columbia-based company offers aromatic and floral bitters, cocktail syrups and mixers in a range of flavors (Hibiscus Whiskey Sour, anyone?) You can also shop for spice blends, perfect for making your own bitters at home. Find The Bitters Club's syrups and cocktail mixers at local spots including Hy-Vee, as well as on the company's website.
The Bitters Club, bittersclub.com
Boone Olive Oil Co.
What to get for the cook who has everything? Some nice olive oil never hurt. Boone Olive Oil Co. offers an extensive selection, ranging from fresh extra-virgin olive oils from Peru, Australia and Chile to infused oils in flavors like blood orange, rosemary, wild mushroom-sage and Persian lime. Can't pick just one? Opt for a six-pack olive oil and vinegar sampler and choose your own adventure. Head to the shop on Ninth St. or shop online; Boone Olive Oil is also offering curbside pickup and free shipping and delivery for orders over $50. (Photo by Aaron Ottis)
Boone Olive Oil Co., booneoliveoil.com
The Candy Factory
A Columbia staple since 1974, The Candy Factory is the perfect place to find classic confections to bring to a holiday gathering or to enjoy at home with your favorite festive movie. All laid out on their new and improved website, you can choose from classic chocolate truffle arrangements to caramels to toffee to entire gift basket arrangements. You can also find popcorn tins made just for the holidays. Orders can be placed online, or you can find most of these treats at their location downtown. (Photo by Aaron Ottis)
The Candy Factory, thecandyfactoryonline.com
DogMaster Distillers
Make spreading the holiday spirit a little more literal by gifting someone one of the products distilled right in Columbia. DogMaster Distillers offers six different spirits: vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, bourbon whiskey and white whiskey. Whether you're buying it for a sipping aficionado or a home bartender, this will make an ideal addition to any bar cart. (Photo by Lauren Miers)
DogMaster Distillers, 210 D St. James St., North Village Arts District, Columbia, Missouri, 573.825.6066, dogmasterdistillery.com
Giofre Apiaries
There are plenty of places to find ice cream in mid-Missouri, but when it comes to honey-infused ice cream, Giofre Apiaries (aka "The Honey People") takes the cake. Stop by a local grocery store to pick up a few containers of their delicious flavors, ranging from salted caramel with bacon to coffee to peanut butter-chocolate chip, and seasonal flavors such as eggnog, peppermint and pumpkin. (Photo by Keith Borgmeyer)
Giofre Apiaries, thehoneyicecreampeople.com
GoPo Gourmet Popcorn Bar
Let's face it: We're all watching a lot more television and movies this year, and what's movie night without popcorn? In Columbia, GoPo is a go-to for gourmet popcorn – it's in the name, after all – offering flavors like Everything Tiger, lemon meringue, Logboat Snapper IPA-Cheddar and more. This holiday, you can also opt for a special seasonal box with vanilla-peppermint, cinnamon bun, cookies 'n' cream and dark chocolate-sea salt. Order online for pickup in Columbia or Fulton or shipping. (Photo courtesy of GoPo Gourmet Popcorn Bar)
GoPo Gourmet Popcorn, gopogourmetpopcorn.com
Hoss's Market
Hoss's Market sells a lot more than just the meat that they are known for. Hoss's sells housemade fruit butters, sauces, dressings, pickles, seasonings and more, including the best-selling steak seasoning. For the holidays, Hoss's also offers gift sets, like the "Tasty of Italy" and "Tiger Tailgate" gift baskets that will serve as the perfect present for your favorite Columbia foodie. (Photo by Alex Povis)
Hoss’s Market, 1010A Club Village Drive, Columbia, Missouri, 573.815.9711, hosssmarket.com
Lakota Coffee Co.
Lakota Coffee Co. beans are a great way to offer the coffee-lover in your life a taste of Columbia. With beans from all over the world, you can choose a specific roast to fit someone's tastes, or you can indulge in all of the flavored coffee that Lakota offers. Try the chocolate-raspberry, snickerdoodle or Bavarian cream blends for a little extra something in your cup. (Photo courtesy of Lakota Coffee Co.)
Lakota Coffee Co., lakotacoffee.com
Logboat Brewing Co. and Waves Cider Co.
For the craft-beer lover in your life, you can't go wrong with any of the creative beers at Logboat Brewing Co. With bright, colorful labels and beers with curated tastes, you'll find a beer for everybody. This fall, Logboat also introduced a sister brand, Waves Cider Co., which offers both a dry and semi-dry cider (pictured here). You can also pick up merchandise like shirts, hats and bumper sticks for anyone who wants to show off their mid-Missouri pride wherever they go. (Photo by Liz Goodwin)
Logboat Brewing Co., 504 Fay St., Columbia, Missouri, 573.397.6786, logboatbrewing.com
Waves Cider Co., 604 Nebraska Ave., Columbia, Missouri, wavescider.com
Patric Chocolate
This award-winning chocolate makes for a perfect addition to a hostess gift or a tasty stocking stuffer, but you have to find this in-demand chocolate first. Keep an eye out for monthly bar releases on Patric's website, or head to local shops like Clover's Market to find these confections. But at least you know it'll be good; with a total of 26 Good Food Awards over the course of nine years, this chocolate has won more awards than any other product in the competition. (Photo courtesy of Patric Chocolate)
Patric Chocolate, patric-chocolate.com
Peggy Jean's Pies
Pie doesn't usually travel well, but leave it to Peggy Jean's Pies to think of a solution. The popular Columbia pie shop offers Instagram-ready jelly jar versions of its pies, including a sampler pack that's perfect for gifting. With six flavors including peach-praline, Dutch apple, chocolate-bourbon, German chocolate, cherry and Southern pecan, it offers a little bit of everything. (Photo by Aaron Ottis)
Peggy Jean’s Pies, peggyjeanspies.com
