The Gifts Bartenders and Chefs Actually Want

Welcome to Pre Shift’s annual gift guide. With the holiday season upon us, we asked folks across the bar and restaurant industry to recommend the presents that they’d like to receive (or give), and they came through with incredible gift ideas that are both classic and novel, practical and niche. Read on for their suggestions, from dreamy kitchenware to underrated books on agave spirits, flavor pairings, and more. Send this to your (well-meaning!) family and friends so you don’t end up with the same old basic cookbook or whiskey stones this year.