As 2025 comes to an end, the annual holiday gift mania begins to set in. No matter the mental notes and physical lists maintained throughout the year, we’re all stuck asking the same question as December quickly passes: “What should I get them?” Whether you’re shopping for your bestie, that one crazy uncle you got in the family Secret Santa exchange, your dogwalker, or your dad who already has eight pairs of slippers, food-themed gifts are the perfect catch-all when you’re just not sure what to get for that special person. Since no one does food like Eater, it seemed only right that our staff should come together and curate a holiday market of kitchen necessities for all the shoppers in need of gift inspiration. This past weekend, Eater transformed a Soho storefront into a shoppable winter house as part of our holiday event Eater Under Wraps. More than 2,600 people flocked through the market to sample delicious bites from Bub’s Bakery, Los Burritos Juarez, Mommy Pai’s, and Kijitora; sip festive drinks from Bar Kabawa and Bar Snack, and shop the editor-approved gifts that decorated every room. From whimsical kitchen timers to Jell-O stress balls, the place was packed with stocking stuffers, under-the-tree treats, and party-makers. For those unable to attend Eater Under Wraps, have no FOMO — we’ve compiled a list of our very favorite staff picks from the market, with why we love them. So whoever that difficult-to-shop-for person is in your life, there’s something on this list…
