Written by NecesCity Hong Kong,
on 07-06-2009 00:00
Get ready for D.O.D. Day
Your Nessential list of gift ideas
Don’t let commercialism tell you that Father’s Day is not as big a day
as Mother’s Day. Who else can give you such trustworthy advice as,
“Always use protection, son.” So here’s your chance to tell ‘Dear Old
Dad’ just how important he is to you this Sunday, June 21st.
FOR COOL DADS: D.I.Y. Goodies
For those of you whose
dad resides in the U.K., U.S., Canada or Australia, surprise him at his
doorstep with a personal gift from you. At “Zazzle”, you can customise
just about anything, from Polo shirts and T-shirts to neckties and even
postage stamps. Alternatively, dads in the U.K. might want one of those
really nifty gifts at “I Want One of Those”, such as a wine aerator (no longer will he have to wait forever for his reds to breathe). Zazzle (www.zazzle.com); I Want One of Those (www.iwantoneofthose.com)
FOR NOSTALGIC DADS: Picture this Ever catch your dad reminiscing about his heydays? Well then, he
may appreciate an item or two from Picture This Collection, a gallery
that collects antique maps, prints, vintage photos of Hong Kong and
vintage movie posters. Even you might find something nice for your wall
- classics like “The World of Suzie Wong” and “The Godfather”.
FOR HUNGRY DADS: Global gastronomy
This Sunday, spend some quality time with your pop over a Father’s Day
Special brunch or dinner buffet (HK$320-$580) at one of Grand Hyatt’s
various restaurants. There’s alfresco surf and turf by the pool at The
Grill, gourmet treats at Tiffin, hearty Italian dishes at Grissini,
sashimi and beef sukiyaki at Kaetsu and Cantonese tea-smoked chicken at
One Harbour Road, among other dishes.
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Tel: 2584-7722
Click here for details.
FOR TRADITIONAL DADS: Seal it with class If your dad refuses to go digital, and continues to write letters,
he’ll find Initial Fashion’s traditional wax seal (HK$150) useful for
him to make his mark. With different alphabets and patterns to choose
from, this classy gift is a seal of sincerity.
FOR STYLISH DADS: Booze on the go Does your pop enjoy his sips? If so, then you might want to get him
Shanghai Tang’s brown leather, stainless steel whiskey flask. Sleek and
patterned with the print of a dragon, it speaks volumes about style and
is essential for the man who loves his booze. Going for HK$980, it is
befitting of a true gentleman.
FOR OUTGOING DADS: Tee time
Get your old man’s golf skills up to par with this “Partner with a Golf
Pro” package (HK$7,995). In his team will be a pro golfer as his
helpful assistant, who will be on hand to offer tips during a
tournament style game in Macau. Afterwards, the pros are available for
‘20 questions’ at a prize presentation dinner.
