December 3, 2008

Meat Market

2008 Holiday Gift Guide for Guys

Girls just wanna have fun. Boys just wanna have nooky, a plasma screen, and a Dance Dance Revolution high score. Or some of this.

Wow Him
Artsy holiday cards crafted by local industrial design geeks and architects benefit the Museum of Design and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Boy wonder wants Joseph True candles, Scottish wool throws, and Tunisian soaps from new Davonshire Home & Garden (1430 Dresden Drive; 404-437-7826).

Woo Him
Book dinner for two at your place, then call Six Beans to deliver the food — cooking and wine pairing instructions included (1401 Johnson Ferry Road; 770-565-1001). Match (but don’t mix) with sports fanatic-friendly Jersey Naps. He’s going … going … going to love ’em.

Upgrade Him
Flip his switch with custom picks and floor samples from The Lighting Loft (593 Edgewood Avenue; 404-522-2074). He’s tried dishwashing your cat, laundry, and heirloom champagne flutes. Get him a load of waterproof WetKeys: wireless and mini versions are packable, rollable, and come in neutral hues. (Use coupon code DCWKPR10P for 10 percent off your purchase through December 31.)

Just Plain Knock His Socks Off
Raise an eyebrow and score brownie points with mint-condition vintage Playboy mags (Highland Row Antiques, 628 North Highland Avenue; 404-815-8830). Naughty girl. It’s guaranteed fun.

We’ve made our lists and checked them twice. Get more ideas from all our gift guides.

*Things change. People change. And every so often, so does an opening date. Heads up: Flip Burger Boutique is now slated to open December 10. (And, no, we can’t wait for the vodka-battered onion rings, either.)