Mirador's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

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1. Tickets to a Broadway Show | $$

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Tickets to a Broadway show are a great gift for friends, significant others, parents, children, or anyone you’d like to spend time with. With such a wide range of options, it’s easy to find something everyone will love. Ariel Ambar, Mirador Office Manager, says, “The best gift I've ever given my husband was tickets to go see Avenue Q. It is the funniest Broadway show and we still talk about it 3 years later.”

2. New York Museum Membership | $$

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Mirador Managing Partner Karla Saladino recommends gifting a museum membership to the Metropolitan Museum (the Met), the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), or any other famous New York museum. With the large variety of venues across the City, it’s easy to find something to fit any taste.

3. Seamless/UberEATS/Postmates Gift Card | $

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With the fast-paced lifestyle, New Yorkers don’t often have time to cook. Ordering delivery is second nature here. Anyone in the City will appreciate money towards their choice of take-out, especially during the cold weather months.

4. NYC-Made Gift Boxes from Exit 9 | $$

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Exit 9 offers a variety of great products made by local NYC artisans. Their NYC gift box includes sweets that pay homage to every one of the five boroughs, as well as a ceramic version of the iconic “We Are Happy To Serve You” mug that will warm every New Yorker’s heart.

5. Homesick Candles | $

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Not every New Yorker grew up in the Big Apple. For those who haven’t, homesick candles provide a refreshing reminder of home. All 50 states, twelve U.S. cities, and seven countries have their own unique scents, which will transport any room to a new location.

6. Tasty One Top | $$

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Make cooking go straight from phone to table with the Tasty One Top. This countertop burner adjusts its temperature based on the recipe selected through the Tasty app. Not only does this make cooking easier, it also makes it quicker--something every New Yorker can appreciate.

7. Everything Bagel Kit | $

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Say goodbye to long lines at the bagel shop. The Everything Bagel Kit allows New Yorkers to appreciate the experience of actually making their own favorite bagel, just the way they like it.

8. A Decorative Apartment Mirror | $$

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Mirrors are a great way to brighten any apartment. “The goal is to bounce light...mirrors help tremendously with that,” says Jessica Milton, licensed real estate salesperson for Mirador Real Estate. These make great gifts for anyone looking to boost their apartment envy factor. To find out more ways to brighten up your New York apartment, read our article here.

9. 42nd and Vanderbilt by Peter Funch | $

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Danish photographer Peter Funch devoted nine years to capturing morning commutes on the same corner of New York City, creating a visual record of the way people change over time. The book is a great conversation-starter, as it becomes a “spot the difference” puzzle as you turn pages.

10. Bamboo Transformable Cheese Board Set | $$

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Cheese boards are perfect for entertaining, and this set is ideal for New Yorkers conserving their cupboard space. With its collapsible structure, the board can easily be cleaned and tucked away for the next time you host guests at your apartment.

11. Browse the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park | $-$$$

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Still not sure what to get? Browse the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park. With more than 150 kiosks, it’s perfect for finding unique gifts for anyone on your list. “They have such great items like homemade jams, sweaters, and pottery,” Ariel says. “I bought a Turkish lamp there last year for some friends and family!”