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mch Dec 21, 2009 12:54 PM

Gift to send client besides edible arrangements.

I need to send a client/colleague a gift, hopefully Wednesday the latest. Originally I wanted to send a gift certificate for lunch delivery but don't know where to even start with that. There are only 3 or so people in the office. Normally we send Edible Arrangements but I want to do something different this year. I looked into baskets from Dean & Deluca as well as from Chelsea Market. Any suggestions? Perhaps some sort of fruit/nut mix or other ideas. Thanks.

  1. smokeandapancake Dec 21, 2009 03:21 PM

    Manhattan fruitier is INCREDIBLE

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      mr_seabass Dec 21, 2009 04:26 PM

      I'll second Manhattan Fruitier. I've used them this year for 4 or 5 gifts and everyone has been really wowed.

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      JMJD Dec 21, 2009 03:18 PM

      Jacques Torres has some lovely baskets/arrangements -- I've also found their service to be much better than D&D in the past.

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        kathryn Dec 21, 2009 01:38 PM

        I've done baskets from Russ & Daughters as well as Barney Greengrass, and those have always gone over well, but they are pricey.

        Sugar Sweet Sunshine and Butter Lane both deliver cupcakes, if that's your thing.

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          pbjluver Dec 21, 2009 02:59 PM

          Fat Witch Bakery - great "baby" brownies individually wrapped, many flavors

          Store located in Chelsea Market

          www.fatwitch.com
          1-888-41WITCH

        2. goodhealthgourmet Dec 21, 2009 01:25 PM

          Zabar's does great gift baskets, or if it doesn't necessarily have to be from someplace local, Zingerman's is excellent: http://www.zingermans.com/

          you might also consider an assortment of specialty teas & coffees as an alternative to food.

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            pbjluver Dec 21, 2009 01:11 PM

            I sent great gifts from Stew Leonards
            www.stewleonards.com

            Check out
            Stuffed Artisan Cannolis
            on the Lower East Side
            delicious mini's...many fillings to chose from
            stuffedcannoli.com

            1. danna Dec 21, 2009 01:08 PM

              OH God! No more sugar!!! I'm cross eyed from the all the cookies and chocolates in our office. Cheese from D&D sounds like heaven to me. Or citrus from south florida or texas!

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                cheesecake17 Dec 21, 2009 01:02 PM

                What about cupcakes or cookies? Crumbs delivers and so does Zaro's.

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