Hello, and welcome to Xperience Days’ guide to culinary Father’s Day gifts with a difference. If Dad’s always on the lookout for the next thing he can eat, has notebooks overflowing with recipes and a mental index of all the new restaurants he wants to visit, Father’s Day is a great opportunity to give him the gift of his foodie dreams.
Rather than giving him food he will inhale in four seconds (if he’s anything like my dad!), gift him with a unique culinary experience he’ll remember for the rest of his life. He’ll also gain knowledge about food and discover new favorites.
So, what are you waiting for?
Read on to find out our top picks for Father’s Day 2020 food gifts!

Japantown Food Tour – $110.00

Is Dad a huge fan of Japanese food?

Take his love of the cuisine to the next level with this Japantown Food Tour in San Francisco, California.

This 3 hour tour will take Dad on a delicious journey through San Francisco’s most delicious and vibrant neighborhood, Japantown. During his tour, he’ll learn the storied history of this culinary district while sampling delicacies from local vendors who make it their mission to fill the bellies of San Francisco residents with the unique food of Japan!

Highlights include sweet potato lattes, okonomiyaki (Japanese frittata), a sweet and savory mochi from one of Japantown’s first businesses, and authentic Masala dosa with chutney.
Dad will visit 7 different Japanese eateries throughout his tour, guaranteeing a full belly and a smiling face by the end of the 3 hours!

Chef for a Day in New York City – $425

…Or maybe Dad prefers to be working behind the scenes?

If he’s got dreams of being a chef, this fully immersive ‘chef for a day’ experience in New York City will give him a true taste of what it’s really like to cook tasty food for a living!

This exclusive, private experience will introduce Dad to professional, award-winning chef Abigail at her state-of-the-art kitchen in Manhattan. During his experience, Dad will create an appetizer, main course and dessert under Abigail’s expert tutelage. He won’t believe the fabulous dishes he’s rustled up by the end of the day!

When his experience comes to an end, he can invite a friend into the kitchen to share his dishes with a bottle of wine.

A truly unique culinary experience from start to finish!

Indian Cooking Class in Miami – $99.00

Who doesn’t love Indian food?

If Dad is one of the many whose junk drawer is bursting with Indian takeout menus, always wanting to try new dishes and recreate his favorites at home, this Indian Cooking Class is the Miami Father’s Day gift of dreams.

His class will start with the chef demonstrating how to prepare a selection of mouth-watering Indian dishes using authentic ingredients and recipes.

Next, Dad’s skills will be put to the test as he assists the chef with the creation of the meal. At the end of the class, he and his classmates can sit together and enjoy the delicious fruits of their labor!

We think Dad will be rushing back for more Indian cookery lessons with this expert chef, and bringing his knowledge to the dinner table at home to keep the delicious party going!

 
Philadelphia Italian Market Tour – $35.00

If Dad’s more of an Italian food fan, this Philadelphia Italian market tour will make the ideal Father’s Day gift for him.

With this 2 hour tour, Dad will stroll through Philadelphia’s Italian market with a pack of like-minded foodies, led by an expert guide. While the group sample flavorful cheeses, freshly baked breads, home-made chocolate and more, the guide will take their time to point out local artistry in the form of Philly’s unique outdoor mosaic exhibit.

Not only will Dad be sampling the delicacies on offer, he’ll also have the opportunity to chat to the local purveyors of this mouth-watering produce. He’ll learn their stories, and the history of the market, while he shops around for the ultimate Italian feast.

Portland Food Cart Walking Tour – $60.00

Portland is bursting with quirky, independent eateries and restaurants making waves in the culinary world… and their food carts are no exception!

No longer do food carts have a reputation for serving up luke-warm hotdogs striped with lines of neon red and yellow. The contemporary food truck has so much more to offer, serving mouth-watering cuisines from all over the world and innovating the local food scene.
Believe it or not, Portland is home to 700 food trucks – each of them more surprising and delicious than the last!

So, if Dad loves to try new foods, and explore his local neighborhood through new eyes, this Portland food cart walking tour should shoot to the top of your Father’s Day gift list.

Just a few of the cuisines that Dad is likely to try include dishes from Africa, Venezuela, Maine, Louisiana and so much more. He’ll sample savory soups, cajun beer chili, thai pasta, Portobello paninis, fresh fish, traditional American comfort foods, and even confections that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Uptown Dallas Food Tour – $83.00

Is Dad a Dallas local who has yet to get the best out of the food scene?

Give him this Uptown Dallas food tour this Father’s Day, and a guide will do all the hard work for him!

Throughout this mouth-watering tour, Dad will visit several locally owned culinary establishments located in the heart of Uptown. Plus, he’ll receive informative details about the area’s unique historic attractions including the State Thomas district and the McKinney Avenue Trolleys.

Norfolk Harbor Lunch Cruise – $136.00

… Perhaps Dad likes his culinary adventures to be just a little bit different?

We think you’ll find the ideal Father’s Day gift in the form of this Norfolk Harbor lunch cruise.
Dad’s seafaring afternoon will begin onboard the ‘Spirit of Norfolk’ boat, with a delicious buffet-style meal and an entertaining Broadway style show. Afterwards, he can grab a drink at the lounge and head downstairs to the live DJ and dance floor. If he needs to rest his boogieing legs he can go to the outside deck, and take in the dramatic skyline.

The cruise tours around the Elizabeth River, viewing Old Fort Norfolk, Tanner’s Point, and Portsmouth Marine Terminal. As soon as Dad steps onboard this unusual vessel, he’ll start creating memories to last a lifetime.

Reno Cooking Class – $100.00

If Dad is based in Nevada, this Reno cooking class will help him take his skills in the kitchen to a professional level, with the help and attention of an expert chef!

Upon arriving at the state-of-the-art kitchen in Reno, Dad will meet an acclaimed chef, and receive a short introduction to the class. After donning an apron and washing his hands, Dad get comfortable at his individual work station and begin cooking up a storm!

At the end of the class, he can sit with his teacher and the rest of the class to enjoy their feast of hand-cooked delights together.

Phoenix Culinary Walking Tour – $69.00

Maybe Dad’s a Phoenix native who wants to explore his home patch with an expert guide, or maybe he’s planning a trip.

Either way, we don’t think he’ll be disappointed by this culinary Father’s Day gift, which comes in the form of a Phoenix food tour, led by a discerning foodie guide to get to the best spots in town.
Meeting his group and guide Downtown, he’ll be shown to the lesser-known spots that he might not have found on his own, and sample a huge range of flavorful dishes, from ice cream to local coffee to ethnic cuisine.

What’s on the menu for this tasty tour? American fare created with the freshest ingredients, comfort food, one of the best margaritas he’ll ever taste, authentic Italian cuisine and the beverages, delicious Thai food, plus a sweet treat to complete the tour.

Historic Northeast Minneapolis Food Tour – $55.00

Treat Dad to the eclectic flavors of Minneapolis with this 3 ½ hour tour.

During this walking tour, Dad’s friendly and knowledgeable guide will escort him through historic Northeast Minneapolis, known as Nordeast to locals.

Tastings will include favorites from 6 locations including sausages also served at Twins Stadium, authentic Neapolitan Pizza, traditional Greek desserts and gourmet cheeses, to name a few.
Dad will also learn how these local establishments came to be, who owns them and some fun and interesting stories they have to share.

… That concludes our top 10 food gifts for Father’s Day. We hope you’ve found a deliciously unique experience for Dad, to keep him smiling long after Father’s Day has passed.

Whether he’s got a sweet tooth, craves spicy food or wants to try his hand at creating new flavors, we think a culinary experience gift is a great way to go. If you’re still looking, browse our full selection of food gifts here.

From all of us here at Xperience Days, happy Father’s Day for this Sunday, June 21st!