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Forget the tie Agonize no more! Here are some Father’s Day gift ideas for that special — and hard to buy for — Dad. the scotch snob If Dad enjoys fine spirits, peruse the aisles at G.B. Russo & Son, 2770 29th St. SE. Pair a bottle of 12-year-old single malt Dalmore Scotch ($45.99) with the Vinturi Spirit Aerator ($39.99) and a Glencairn whisky glass ($9.99).
Is your dad the master of the backyard grill or the computer geek who doesn’t go anywhere without his electronic gizmos? Whatever his passion, he’ll feel appreciated when you present him with a heartfelt gift that shows you care. Set dad up with the proper BBQ tools and spices and you can count on some scrumptious meals all summer long. Gift sets at Herman’s Boys in Rockford include a grill wok, tongs, hickory chips and Java Jolt seasons (made with coffee, a natural enhancer, blended with various spices $39-$59). Or if he’s not yet master of the grill, sign him up for a cooking class, $25 at the store, 220 Northland Drive, and offered monthly. — tiFFaNy SKiLLiNG
the techie To help your guy look cool while making sure he doesn’t damage his precious iPad 3, get him the STM Grip ($45), a sleek and slim folio. At Peninsula Trading, 972 Cherry St. SE.
the adventurer The year’s It gift is the GoPro HD Hero 2 ($299), a high-definition sports video camera that is wearable, gear mountable and waterproof to 197 feet. It can capture full 170-degree wide angle, 1080 pixel video and 11 megapixel photos at a rate of 10 photos per second. Available at Bill and Paul’s Sporthaus, 1200 East Paris SE.
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Caffeine fiends will love the Father’s Day gift box ($55) , complete with specialty ground coffee, sweet treats, coffee mug and coaster set, available at Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters, 1111 Godfrey Ave. SW. While you’re there, pick up some handcrafted Awesome Chocolates, made by Henry Klok in Wayland.
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