How to shop for dad? It’s a question almost as popular as the classic chicken or egg primacy debate. However, this year, PostCity.com has put all the eggs in one basket — we’ve hatched the top five Father’s Day gifts and made it easy to shop for pops.
1) Top Barbecue: The Napoleon Prestige I
With less effort, and less time, dad can still look like an expert griller. While the Napoleon is not new, it remains a best-seller, and for good reason. The infrared rotisserie burner means you can grill a chicken in less time, while the optional charcoal tray and built-in temperature gauge means quality won’t suffer.
The Biggest Plus: the barbecue comes with condiment trays and a removable grease cup, ensuring dad stays organized and has less mess to clean up.
How Much: $799 for propane gas and $849 for natural gas
Where to Get It: Sobie’s Barbecues, 162 Willowdale Avenue, 416-224-2526
2) Top Gadget: the iPad
In every dad, there’s still a little boy excited about his newest toy. This year, dad can be extra cool on the playground (a.k.a. workplace) by sporting Apple’s latest genius invention: the iPad. Using the handheld device, he can browse the internet, watch movies, and finally catch up on magazine, newspaper and book reading.
The Biggest Plus: the kids will think dad is cool too.
How Much: starts at $549
Where to Get It: Apple Store, Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge Street, 647-258-0801
3) Top Cigars: Partagas Cigars, series D, number 4
What father doesn’t like the idea of finishing dinner with a nice, smooth, strong, full-bodied cigar? The Partagas cigar more than fits the bill, and the impressive Robusto is still unique enough for the seasoned cigar smoker.
The Biggest Plus: The cuban cigar gives Canadian dads one more reason not to live south of the border.
How Much: $22.00 per cigar
Where to Get It: Thomas Hinds Tobacconist, 8 Cumberland Street, 416-481-6909
4) Top Scotch Whisky: The Macallan 18-year-old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
A lot of wisdom comes with raising a child. Inevitably, one of the benchmarks is being able to tell a 12-year-old scotch whisky apart from an 18-year-old scotch whisky. With an 18-year-old Macallan, there’s no comparison. Matured in three oak casks with sherry and then bourbon, the taste is bolder and smoother — revealing fruity, chocolate and malt notes worthy of the world’s best dad.
The Biggest Plus: The drink is in stock; the 18-year-old version is so popular that one year Macallan plumb ran out.
How Much: $249.95
Where to Get It: Summerhill LCBO, 10 Scrivener Square, 416-922-0403
5) Top Hat: The Panama Traveller
While Indiana Jones’ fur felt fedora will always be a classic, there’s a new hat in town: The Panama Traveller. Light, sleek, and supple, this Monaco-style straw hat fits just about every father’s head and wardrobe — whether he is of the khaki-adventurer pedigree or the button-up-shirt pedigree.
The Biggest Plus: For dads that travel with little luggage space, the hat can be squished and rolled up to fit wherever.
How Much: $78.00
Where to Get It: Big it Up Hat Shop, 58 Spadina Avenue, 416-591-0864
