They’re always the first to try the hottest new restaurants, make everyone wait until they’ve scored the perfect Instagram and would rather go hungry than eat anything from the frozen aisle. They’re obsessed with food and they want everyone to know it. So don’t waste your time with gift sets. Get them something they really want, like gourmet cheese.

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Top-Shelf Cheese Plate

Straight from the best cheesemongers in New York City.

Murray’s Cheese ($200)

Cutting Board Set

Then throw in a proper place to display, serve and ’Gram the spread.

Picnic Time ($67)

Stand Mixer

Here’s to hoping you’ll get free brownies for a month. 

KitchenAid ($430)

Blue Apron Gift Card

If they love try new flavors, treat them to a week (or even three months) of at-home meal kits.

Blue Apron (from $120)

Mixing Bowls

Each dish is designated for a different step—from mixing to whisking—so she’ll always have the right size.

Creative Co-Op ($75)

Sweet and Salty Popcorn

Even the most discerning critic wouldn’t turn down chocolate-covered popcorn.

Funky Chunky ($49)

Pizza Oven

Just place this box on the grill and you’re good to go (because delivery is never an option).

BakerStone ($120)

Gir Spatula

Our resident recipes editor confirms: This is the best option on the market.

Get It Right ($17)

Heaven in a Box Assortment

This box from NYC’s own Mah-Ze-Dahr bakery truly lives up to the name.

Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery ($60)

Cocktail Shaker

For a budding mixologist, this recipe cup with a built-in ingredient list makes crafting cocktails a whole lot easier.

Dial a Drink ($25)

Caramel Quartet

Famously boiled on a Vermont farm using real goat’s milk, this caramel is to. Die. For.

Fat Toad Farm ($25)

Joule Sous Vide

Take the guesswork out of cooking and achieve the perfect medium-rare steak every time with the world's smartest (and smallest) sous chef.

Chefsteps ($199)

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