Haven’t started your holiday shopping yet? No worries. Everything that should be on your list can be found right here in the neighborhood. First up: The Local’s ten favorite gifts below the $50 mark, with more ideas to come.
1. Recycled-chain bottle opener, $9.95 – Sustainable NYC (139 Avenue A)
2. Mini coffee sampler, $24.99 – Porto Rico Importing Co. (40 St. Marks Place)
3. Flirt snap mittens (made local), $48.00 – Apartment 141 (141 East 13th Street)
4. Mobile Foodie Survival Kit, $32.95 –Lancelotti Housewares (66 Avenue A)
5. Brass & leather cuff, $27.00 – Soukou No.11 (320 East 11th Street)
6. Stock stamps, $3 – $15 each – Casey Rubber Stamps (322 East 11th Street)
7. Pantone toothbrush set, $12.95 – Alphabets (115 Avenue A)
8. “Go Love Your Own City” shirt, $28.00 – Reason Clothing (436 East 9th Street)
9. Fur pom hat, $32.00 – Min-k (334 East 11th Street)
10. Wooden chain necklace, $48.00 – Marjory Warren Inc. (309 East 9th Street)
Found your own neighborhood gems? Share your recommendations in the comments.