"Kick that Amazon habit to the curb and pull up on some local-loving gifts this year. Brilliant small shop and wee boutiques like Rare Device, Park Life, Earthen, and Foggy Notion, plus Green Apple Books, queer-focused Sour Cherry Comics, and Upper Playground Clothing always save my holiday, ticking off everyone on my list-with some cute grabs for myself, of course. (Pro-tip: Cove in Lower Haight has terrific artisanal wrapping paper and cards, as well as adorable oddities.)"
"Hip Chinese eatery and cute Jewish bakery join forces for a holiday treat that's a perfect party/ dinner/ personal treat for any denomination. First of all, this thing is absolutely gorgeous; secondly, it's equally delicious-sweet and fluffy with just the right notes of umami and spice. Mamahuhu cofounder Brandon Jew tells us the collaborative delight, which originally came out of local bagel-wranglers Wise Sons' dinners feeding Jewish people at Christmas, has been reborn from his wife's love of Loquat's babkas-and his continuing twist on tradition."
""Red bean in Chinese pastries is pretty common. Sesame is another ingredient that can ride the line between sweet and savory the same way red bean can. It took a couple trials to really dial in the balance, but once we got there, we were all happy with it." So are we."
Local boutiques such as Rare Device, Park Life, Earthen, Foggy Notion, Green Apple Books, Sour Cherry Comics, and Upper Playground Clothing offer curated, locally sourced holiday gifts and unique items like artisanal wrapping paper at Cove in Lower Haight. Collaborative food items include the Red Bean Sesame Babka from Mamahuhu and Loquat, combining Chinese and Jewish flavors with balanced umami, sesame, and red bean. The House of Nanking Cookbook shares replicable recipes and family stories after 37 years of popularity. Local small shops and food collaborations provide distinctive gift options that support neighborhood businesses.
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