Anonymous
10/31/2025 09:19
Subject: Visiting a friend out of town. What’s a good hostess gift I can bring FROM NYC?
Op. Update. The host said not to bring food (she’s on a diet). I brought Italian wine. A bit lame, I know. And once I was there, I saw she has Le Creuset. So after the weekend, I sent a matching LC dish.
Anonymous
10/11/2025 09:17
Subject: Visiting a friend out of town. What’s a good hostess gift I can bring FROM NYC?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I like Runaway Poopy on the UWS for hostess gifts. They have cute handprinted pottery pieces, many of which have an NYC theme.
https://runawaypoppy.com
I would rather someone not bring a gift than bring a useless piece of pottery that will collect dust on my shelf.
everything here seems like it's out of stock?
Fish's Eddy has a similar vibe
More useless crap that will collect dust. Please don't bother. And always make sure you are thinking of what the recipient might truly enjoy, rather than imposing your taste on them.
Oh I agree with your description. Just noting it’s similar if they go that route.
Agree to think about the recipient. I always favor consumables bc at least they don’t stick around forever and are easy to pass off. Even basics like a fancy olive or salt. Something that will get used up.
Anonymous
10/09/2025 15:10
Subject: Visiting a friend out of town. What’s a good hostess gift I can bring FROM NYC?
Word of advice - once tried to bring NY pizza to someone outside of NY. Didn't work out well.
I would just pay for a dinner or something at your location rather than bringing something.
I agree with the other posters that "housewarming gifts" are a dated concept and often more trouble than they are worth. There are better ways to show gratitude.
I would just pay for a dinner or something at your location rather than bringing something.
I agree with the other posters that "housewarming gifts" are a dated concept and often more trouble than they are worth. There are better ways to show gratitude.
Anonymous
10/09/2025 14:53
Subject: Visiting a friend out of town. What’s a good hostess gift I can bring FROM NYC?
Maison de Chocolat truffles.
Never heard of Runaway Poppy but for me, something quirky from the MoMA Store, November 19, John Derian, or eh maybe Fish’s Eddy would be better. Also like the interesting pastry idea if it’s not too difficult to transport.
I have a go-to clamshell packaged baked good from a specialty bakery but it’s not a universal crowd pleaser so I won’t list it here.
But also you’re talking to someone who finds black and white cookies annoying. So
Never heard of Runaway Poppy but for me, something quirky from the MoMA Store, November 19, John Derian, or eh maybe Fish’s Eddy would be better. Also like the interesting pastry idea if it’s not too difficult to transport.
I have a go-to clamshell packaged baked good from a specialty bakery but it’s not a universal crowd pleaser so I won’t list it here.
But also you’re talking to someone who finds black and white cookies annoying. So
Anonymous
10/09/2025 14:35
Subject: Visiting a friend out of town. What’s a good hostess gift I can bring FROM NYC?
Anonymous wrote:Babka from Breads Bakery
Jacques Torres chocolates
I heart NYC tee shirt
NYC snow globe of Central Park
My husband’s cousin, who loves in NYC, brought us babka from Breads Bakery, and it was outstanding. (He also brought cookies from Levain, which were only fair.)
Anonymous
10/09/2025 13:21
Subject: Visiting a friend out of town. What’s a good hostess gift I can bring FROM NYC?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I like Runaway Poopy on the UWS for hostess gifts. They have cute handprinted pottery pieces, many of which have an NYC theme.
https://runawaypoppy.com
I would rather someone not bring a gift than bring a useless piece of pottery that will collect dust on my shelf.
everything here seems like it's out of stock?
Fish's Eddy has a similar vibe
More useless crap that will collect dust. Please don't bother. And always make sure you are thinking of what the recipient might truly enjoy, rather than imposing your taste on them.