Southern Sass: UD | Open This. Win Father's Day.

6.11.2013

UD | Open This. Win Father's Day.

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06/11/13

Father Time

A Few Good Gifts for the Old Man

Dad: what a guy. Flips burgers like a pro. Grills steaks like a champion. Occasionally does other great stuff that doesn’t involve a barbecue. Anyway, he helped bring you into this world, so you owe him a gift for Father’s Day. A good gift. Here’re several.

FOR THE RUGGED TYPE

The Adventurer’s Guide to the Outdoors

What: 268 hardbound pages of instructions on how to build a raft, catch and cook a rabbit, and survive in the wilderness. Yes, there’s a section on bear attacks.
Why: Because every dad should know how to build a raft. Or at least own a book that he can leave out so people think he does.


411:	The Adventurer’s Guide to the Outdoors, remember all those camping trips here

FOR HIS LUNCH

Slow-Cured Meats from Olli Salumeria

What: A bevy of succulent Italian salumi, pepperoni and other meats cured by a fourth-generation Italian-American pork whisperer.
Why: Because dads like sandwiches. No need to overthink this one.


411:	Olli Salumeria, bear witness to the glory of salumi here

SPONSORED MESSAGE

GOOD SCENTS

Italian Olfactory Perfection

Here’s the thing about dads. They like anything that lets them capture the essence of fresh open water. Also: mint, lemon trees and rosemary. Yep, classic dad. And that’s why Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale is a pretty... essenziale gift. Which is just the kind of joke dads appreciate.


411:	Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale, available now and giving away samples here

FOR ALL THOSE DAMN TIES

A Tie Bar from Billy Reid

What: A one-of-a-kind vintage tie bar that’s crafted to look like a tiny bronze rapier. It’s pretty sharp. (Total dad pun.)
Why: Because you’ve gotten him a tie (23 times) before for Father’s Day. This is the next logical step.


411:	Billy Reid Vintage Rapier Tie Bar, help his tie game out here

FOR LISTENING TO THINGS

2Q Bluetooth Speaker by Vers Audio

What: A portable wireless Bluetooth speaker. It’s handsome. You know, like your old man. And made of walnut. You know, like a tree.
Why: So he can listen to the ball game anywhere. Assuming he figures out how to turn it on.


411:	Vers Audio 2Q Bluetooth Speaker, teach him what a Bluetooth is here

FOR EVERYTHING ELSE

Cufflinks. Belts. Baseballs. From... Us.

What: A mother lode of father-worthy excellence, from alligator belts to old-timey baseballs to an evening with the last living member of the Beatles not named Ringo.
Why: Because your dad is someone with discerning taste. And you’re someone who wants to go to a McCartney concert with him.