New York Gift Ideas

After reading Nathan's magnus illustratum ..., you will have a firm understanding of American criminal law. Indeed, you may well have a better grasp than most lawyers. From the Foreword by Scott H. Greenfield of Simple Justice: A New York Criminal Defense Blog "An undercover has to tell you if he's a cop. Otherwise it's entrapment, right?" Wrong! That's just one of many popular myths about criminal law that get repeated on street corners, in locker rooms, and on websites every day --

For decades Brooklynites (and other New Yorkers) have come here to eat, laugh, argue and kibitz over a slice of fabled cheesecake that's been rated "New York's Best" by New York Magazine. In the cosmology of New York restaurants, there is no dessert more universal than the cheesecake. In Cheesecake City, a quest for the best always leads to Junior's. Each 8-inch-large Junior's cheesecake ships direct from Brooklyn and arrives in a special, protective, stay-fresh container.

This playful top is made of cotton, polyester, and rayon. We love its loose fit and stretchability as well as its fun design. Perfect for staying cofortable even if looking good is important too!

If you didn't grow up in New York, chances are you've never tasted the cake-like texture topped with matching half moons of dark chocolate and vanilla icing. The black and white cookie is, in fact, not a cookie but a flat, thinly frosted cake. The cookies are large (approximately 5 inches in diameter) and packaged gorgeously in the iconic red William Greenberg box. They make a great gift.

What do you get when you take a fresh, rich and creamy marshmallow and dip it into rich chocolate? An old-fashioned, melt- in-your-mouth treat that has been one of New York's sweet traditions since 1939. That was the year Allen Schwartz opened the original Schwartz Candy Store on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Sixty years on, these confections are still the hallmark of Schwartz "Out of this World" Chocolates.

This handsome frame is made of copper and cast-zinc alloy. We love its wide outer edges and design that an art glass ceiling light from New York'�s William R. Heath House inspired. Perfect for the professional who wants to display a photo of their family, while keeping with the aesthetics of their sophisticated office.

This skinny tie is made of 100 percent linen. We love its thoughtful back keeper loop and that net proceeds from the tie are donated to the Boys� Club of New York. Perfect for the stylish man to wear with a suit to the office or a nice dress shirt out to dinner.

This curious bow tie is made of cotton. We love its gingham pattern that is available in five exciting colors, and its seersucker design that has earned it a place on the TimeOut New York'�s 50 Best Ties list. Perfect for the casual guy to pair up with a button down and khakis or jeans.

This much anticipated sequel to the Momofuku recipe book, the Momofuku Milk Bar is jam packed with the mouthwatering desert recipes of Christina Tosi. We love its twist on legendary childhood flavor favorites and its brilliant, easy layer cake treats. Perfect for the host to wow their friends and family when serving the ultimate dessert.

This delicious book is a collection of cookie recipes from a whole host of celebrity chefs from New York. We love the inclusion of once closely-guarded and innovative signature recipes, alongside cookies from all over the globe. Perfect for any baker looking to capture the essence of New York cookies in their own kitchen.

This voluminous cookbook contains 600 recipes compiled by Molly O'Neill, former columnist for the New York Times. We love that Molly took a road trip to collect the recipes, and that they are brought to life in the book with old photographs and stories of their origin. Perfect for the enthusiastic cook who wants to get back in touch with traditional American cooking.

Creatively designed to fit a slice of pizza, these pizza plates offer a new way to enjoy a pizza pie. Sold as a set of four, the triangular shaped plates are made of stone-ware and are designed to hold your favorite New York slice or your favorite deep dish pizza. This is a great gift for frequent pizza eater, and makes for fun way to enjoy any slice of pizza.

These perfectly selected cuts of meat and lobsters are great touch for at home surf and turf nights. Each package includes four 12 oz. New York strip steaks, and four 8 oz. lobster halves. This great package from Robinson.s Prime Reserve offers high quality taste and satisfaction. So the next time you think of heading out for a mediocre steak and small lobster, consider the surf and turf package for all your mouthwatering needs.

This handmade Cordura nylon backpack is durable and stylish. We love its adjustable sternum strap and padded shoulder straps and its custom Million Trees patch which supports a citywide mission to plant and care for one million trees in all five boroughs of New York City. Perfect for the activist who wants to make a difference while hauling gear!

This informative cookbook features a collection of simple yet impressive recipes of vegan cuisine. We love its modern recipes for vegans and diverse choice of truly green cuisine including appetizers, soups, salads, and mains with cocktail and wine pairings. Perfect for the vegan cook who craves delicious variety along with healthy nutrition.

This slate cheese board is a perfect serving platter for cheeses, sushi or sashimi. We think the material is really cool, sourced from the merchant's family quarry in upstate New York and we love that each board is packaged in a burlap bag with soapstone chalk and anti-slip padded feet. Perfect for the host who is searching for a subtly unique way to serve cheese.

Created by brothers Emil and Sandy Corsillo of Brooklyn, New York, the Selvedge hand-woven stripe cloth pocket square is made from 100% cotton. When it comes to the proper gentleman, we love how this collection offers�exciting colors and numerous matching accessories. A more than colorful gift idea for the consummate prepster looking to get a little pocket change!

Paris versus New York is a chic and humorous visual Journal of Vahram Muratyan that celebrates the details of each iconic city. We love its visually striking graphics married with witty and thought-provoking taglines. A perfect gift for inhabitants of both cities or for those who dream of big-city romance.

Contemporary style with a touch of nostalgia is the perfect way to describe these classic reading glasses from Barney's of New York. As expected we really dig anything with retro flair especially when it comes to fashion. A perfect gift for the film buff looking to read between the lines!

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This handsome duffle bag is made from a golden beige canvas and dark brown leather handles and trim. We're enchanted by it's vintage feel and classic look. Perfect for the Yankees fan that travels in style.

This deliciously scented candle is handcrafted in Brooklyn, New York. We love it's elegant combination of Fig, Sunwashed Oak, and Amber. Makes for a simple, yet classy housewarming gift!

This iPad sleeve is designed by Huntergatherer, a design and production Studio in NYC. It boasts complete protection and original screen-printed HunterGatherer artistry. We love the combination of focused design and perpetual durability that's emblematic of New York City itself. Perfect for urbanites who aren't afraid to push through crowds as long as they don't harm the iPad!