2017 Top Holiday Gifts - For Him, For Her, For The Children, And For The Dog

With the holiday season quickly approaching, here are some of BuzzFeed's top holiday gifts - all found at this year's NY NOW - for everyone in your family

Martini Clutch from Kent Stetson

Kent Stetson has a mission of "protecting the world from boring handbag" - and he certainly achieves that mission with his unique collection of clutches and leather bags, like this one-of-a-kind Martini Clutch. This asymmetrical clutch featuring a martini is hand-crafted to perfection and comes with a removable cross-body chain.

Vegan Leather Backpack from Jenna Kator

Based in Detroit, Jenna Kator used to work as an automotive media planner until she was pushed out by the fading industry. Jenna found an opportunity within by launching a company that showcases a collection of quality handbags at an affordable price point. The function and beautifully-designed Dexter Backpack is made of soft, animal-friendly vegan leather and features full, zip-around closure under snap flap.

Handcrafted Wallet from Made In Mayhem

Founded on the philosophy of classic designs for a modern world, Made In Mayemdistinguishes itself as a different breed of luxury created for the individual seeking to stand out. The Kelly, pictured above, is the perfect wallet for the jet-setter who needs to stay organized while traveling around the world or while running around on the day to day hustle. It is made of premium super soft leather and features a secured zipper pocket for coins, cards or loose items as well as two expandable accordion compartments for cash, receipts, passport etc.

Cuff Bracelet from Les Georgettes

Les Georgettes by Altesse is an innovative French jewelry concept featuring interchangeable and reversible colored bands. Les Georgettes by Altesse brings together the finest in jewelry and leather craftsmanship. The cuff bracelet, inset with cubic zirconia and rose gold finish, is a chic and refined piece that can be worn with its reversible leather band - choose between Fuchsia or Khaki to go with your daytime or evening looks.

Beverage Carbonator from DrinkMate

Make anything fizz - be it cocktails, fresh juices or your favorite sports drink. Through extensive research and development, iDrink Products has developed a patented carbonation system that allows you to carbonate anything. The Fizz Infuser gently releases the pressure leaving your drink calmly sparkling in the bottle.

Leather Phone Wallet from Edward Field

Made with 100% full-grain Italian leather, the leather phone wallet from Edward Field - binds together innovative suction technology and expert craftsmanship to produce high-quality, timeless piece that you will cary with you every day. The product is available in black and brown leather.

Sterling Cuff Bracelet from Rebel Nell

The mission of Rebel Nell is rooted deeper beyond the beautiful pieces of jewelry it produces. The company was started with the sole purpose of employing, educating and empowering disadvantaged women in Detroit. Rebel Nell makes jewelry from unique local materials, like this cuff bracelet made with peeled scraps of graffiti from bridges and overpasses along the rail lines owned by Grand Trunk Railroad.

Plaid Rope Leash from Harry Barker

Founded in 1997 by Carol Perkins while recovering from Cushing's Disease, Harry Barkeraims to improve the lives of pets and their people by using earth friendly fabrics, azo-free dyes, eco-fleece and “green” bed inserts made from 100% post consumer recycled plastics, and all natural ingredients. The preppy plaid rope leash is made from recycled bottles and comes in three fetching colors.

Prisma Gem Stud from Elaine B.

Elaine B. is the answer to your prayer if you have been looking for a no hassle, low maintenance jewelry that you can wear everyday. Made with recycled silver and responsibly sourced stones, Elaine B. products - which range from necklaces and earrings to bracelets and rings - undergo handmade processes.

Personal Cooler Bag from Cool-it Caddy

Cool-it Caddy solves the problem of items in your bag melting in the hot summer sun with insulated interior and coolant packs in a fashion-forward manner. The Bella Crossbody, designed for women, features fully insulated interior including two zippered pouches with removable (freeze and go) coolant packs.

Tree Bark Necklace from Tree Trunk Arts

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Collyn DeBano, the mastermind (and also the designer/maker) behind Tree Trunk Arts, incorporates nature in all her creation by using the actual plant in the process. Her collection features leaves, seeds, stones, twigs, and tree barks, like this gorgeous necklace made with bark collected from cabin fire wood piles and fallen trees. Each piece of bark is then cast in bronze or sterling silver to produce a truly one-of-a-kind artwork.

Fish Earring from Fail

With the mission of providing quality, handmade jewelry at accessible price points, failspecializes in pieces that are delicately handcrafted in 14K gold-fill, sterling silver, or brass. A perfect modern alternative to the hoop, the classic Fish earrings boasts a casual vibe and unique design. These delicate threader earrings feature 14K gold-fill shaped into a continuous, open hoop for an effortless look. With understated elegance, these artistic alternatives are the perfect addition to a minimal collection.

Artisan Backpack from Stash

Specializing in handmade, high-quality leather goods, Stash emphasizes mindful over mass production. The result are products that focus on details - from hand-cutting to the final stitch and rivet. The artisan backpack, sized for daily use, features a subtle organic flap that denotes production time spent to place and handcut. The backpack has fully adjustable straps and front closure with quick-carry loop and side snaps to adjust to your unique load.

Gem Water Bottle from Gem-Water.com

The use of gems to vitalize water is a traditional art dating from ancient Greece and practiced for millennia. Recently, this age old tradition has been rediscovered and tailored for the modern world. VitaJuwel places gemstones - which have the unique ability to store energy - in drinking water. Each Gem Water Bottle incorporates a sealed glass gempod or vial filled with a unique gemstone blend, providing a convenient and hygienic way to transform everyday tap, filtered, or bottled water into gem-water in just 7-10 minutes. The unique gem blends are designed to transform your water and support your mind, body, and spirit.

Mosaic Shoulder Bag from Helping Hand Partners

Helping Hand Partners is a mission-driven company that connects you with established social enterprises and fair trade organizations that manufacture unique, high-quality goods with the sole goal of helping people earn a living and feeding their families. The edgy, mosaic leather bag is both fashion-forward and functional, and can be worn as a shoulder bag or clutch.

Calm Body Oil from The Good Hippie

The calm body oil from The Good Hippie combines a deeply nourishing blend of pure botanical oils and skin-loving, peacefully aromatic essential oils to create concentrated hydration, moisture, glowing skin, and profound protection. Unlike traditional lotions and creams that simply "sit" on top of your skin, the oils are readily absorbed into the skin and form a natural barrier to lock in moisture while protecting your skin from external irritants.

The King Collection from K. Hall Studio

A design collaboration between K. Hall Studio and Meghan King Edmonds of The Real Housewives of Orange County, the new line of fragranced products depict style, grace and sophistication. The King Collection by K. Hall Studio includes four beautiful fragrances for the home and bath.

Travel Wallet from Carro

A design and manufacturer lab specializing in fashion accessories, Carro produces a range of products from technology sleeves to urban backpacks, all made of non-conventional materials. All products are created from materials like shade cloth, sackcloth, agro fabrics, industrial leftovers, reused tailor trade, vintage cloth, among others textiles.

Portable Razor from Sphynx

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Now you can shave on-the-go with Sphynx, an innovative portable razor. Sphynx is perfect for missed spots and touch-ups no matter where you are. Each compact Sphynx Razor comes with a refillable water spray bottle, pre-shave moisturizing bar, and two razor blade.

Glitter Journal from WAFF

Let your creativity go wile with these journals and diaries from WAFF. Inspired from the grid of a waffle, the WAFF journals promote creativity for all and support early stages of learning with educational play. Customize your journal by spelling out words, creating pixelated art, and even forming math equations.

Enjoy Fine French Cuisine At Bistro Chat Noir, A Neighborhood Gem In The Upper East Side

Located just a few steps away from Central Park in the Upper East Side, Bistro Chat Noir combines the classic and contemporary elements of French culinary styling in an intimate 1939 NYC landmark townhouse setting. Approachable “très Français”-chic in every respect, Bistro Chat Noir offers the finest seasonal cuisine in an elegant indoor and lush outdoor patio setting, where patrons mingle like good friends at a garden party. Bistro Chat Noir’s owner, North Carolina-born Suzanne Latapie, radiates warm Southern hospitality that embraces all who enter her charming Uptown eatery like they’re part of the family.

Cheese Souffle

The Cheese Souffle from Bistro Chat Noir is an absolute must. Made to order (it takes 30 minutes to prepare for the dish), the perfectly cooked souffle -

with crusty exterior and light, airy interior - is made with goat cheese, rosemary, black truffle oil, and thyme. Make a hole in the middle and pour the rich cheese inside for that beautifully moist bite.

Tuna Tartare

While the restaurant has three different tartare, the classic Tuna Tartare is certainly the fan favorite. The fresh, raw tuna sashimi is diced into bite-sized chunks and mixed with crispy sour apple, avocado, jicama, wasabi, cucumber, and tobiko caviar. The appetizer portion is served with a piece of chip and radish, while the entree size also includes salad and fries. Don't forget to try the other two - steak and beet tartare.

Lobster Salad

The Lobster Salad is certainly not shy with its portion. The dish features a whole lobster - with two claws and a tail - atop a bed of farro with mango, cucumber, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, artichoke, arugula, fennel, and tobiko caviar. The salad is tossed with citrus-mango curry dressing.

Roasted Duck Magret

My personal favorite dish of the evening, the Roasted Duck Magret is an absolute perfect. Juicy, tender pieces of medium-rare duck breast is coated in pistachio crumbs, and accompanied by sweet potato purèe, caramelized apple, roasted red cabbage and raisins, and orange slices over blood orange sauce.

Chocolate Souffle

End the dining experience on a sweet note with the Chocolate Souffle. Like its savory counterpart, the Chocolate Souffle takes 30 minutes to prepare. It is served with Creme Anglaise, which is poured over the piping hot, fluffy souffle.

A Hidden Gem In Union Square Serves Authentic Italian Cuisine

You will find yourself coming back for more once you experience the authentic Italian cuisine at Mandolino Ristorante Pizzeria

La Bufalina

The buffalo mozzarella cheese served with arugula and prosciutto is the perfect antipasti to start your meal. The dish is garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and black pepper.

Stella Pizza

A signature dish at Mandolino, the Stella Pizza features eight different flavors with arugula, prosciutto, and shaved parmesan in the middle. The flavors include everything from San Marzano tomatoes, chantarelle mushrooms, and Italian sweet sausage to Fior di latte mozzarella, broccoli di rabe, and anchovies.

Tagliolini All' Arrabbiata

This homemade black squid ink tagliolini - cooked al dente - is tossed in spicy tomato sauce with calamari and red jumbo shrimp and topped with olive oil and parsley.

How It's Made: Mashed Potatoes From Bob Evans

Live from Lima, Ohio - here is an exclusive look at how your favorite side dish from Bob Evans is made.

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From mashed potatoes to macaroni & cheese, Bob Evans - the leading producer and distributor of home-style refrigerated side dishes, has been delighting the taste buds of consumers across the US for almost 70 years. Started out as a sausage business by Bob Evans himself in 1948, the company has since expanded its product lines to include the popular mashed potatoes, glazed apples, macaroni & cheese, breakfast burritos, and sausage gravy & biscuits - just to name a few. Bob Evans prides in its high quality, fresh ingredients that are used to make the products. The company promises that they do "all the washing, peeling, seasoning and cooking" - but are they true to their words? Let's find out - by visiting one of Bob Evans' manufacturing plants in Lima, Ohio.

Truck loads of fresh potatoes are delivered to the plant. Once the potatoes make their way into the facility, they undergo several rounds of quality assurance. Rocks (...and golf balls!) are filtered out from the loads during the washing stage. Once peeled and diced, the potatoes are scanned through an "x-ray" to detect and rid of black spots before they are steamed in a pressure cooker for 13-15 minutes.

During the mixing stage, ingredients you can pronounce - milk, butter, salt, and seasoning - are added to the potatoes to add more flavors. Depending on the varieties, additional flavors like white cheddar, romano, herb, roasted garlic, chive, and sour cream are added. Did you know Bob Evans has 9 different varieties of mashed potatoes? As always, Bob Evans does not add any artificial colors or flavors to its products.

After the potatoes are washed, steamed, mashed, and seasoned, they are piped and packaged into individual containers. The quality assurance process doesn't end here. Bob Evans has "Super Tasters" who can detect the origin of potatoes based on one bite. These tasters also monitor the viscosity of the final products to ensure consistency of texture, taste, and flavors across all the products.

Ta-da! The mashed potato has perfectly smooth, fluffy, and creamy texture with real flavors of potatoes, milk, and butter that you can taste with each and every bite. I just couldn't put my spoon down! The final product is no different from the mashed potato you would make from scratch at home -- and this holds true for all of Bob Evans products. The company's commitment to delivering high quality products to households across the country has been running deep since its birth, and its popularity over the years is a testament to this fact.

Delight Your Palate With This Dessert Tasting Menu At The Dessert Bar At Patisserie Chanson

The newly-opened Dessert Bar at Patisserie Chanson serves a six-course dessert tasting that includes savory and sweet desserts.

Dessert Bar at Patisserie Chanson

Chef Rory Macdonald's vision of an underground (literally) space that serves elaborate desserts paired with cocktails became a reality with the opening of the Dessert Bar at Patisserie Chanson. Located on the lower level of the French bakery and cafe in Flatiron, the Dessert Bar delights the patrons' palates with delicate desserts with artistic flair.

The first few courses have more savory notes. Immediately upon seating, you will receive bowls of truffle-infused caramel popcorn and crispy pancetta chips. The Gin & Tonic is the perfect palate cleanser featuring cucumber foam, while the apple puree dessert is paired with as spicy kick of jalapeno. Finally, the moliterno - or Italian goat’s milk cheese - with black truffle is served with warmly-baked grain rolls and wheat cookies.Start your sweet journey with these first three courses. The EVOO Eucalyptus features a scoop of slightly savory olive oil gelato served atop a bed of eucalyptus, while the Yuzu Honey - as delicious as it is beautiful - highlights dollops of honey from local aviary with yuzu sorbet, yogurt pop rocks, and pavlova. Next up is a playful desert served in a jar of peanut butter, filled with a scoop of gelato and s'mores with freeze-dried raspberry and crunchy peanut granola.

Presented on a brick of pink salt, the Miso Pink Grapefruit is a fantastic melange of sweet and savory. The meringue is torched in front of your eyes and sit atop miso cake. You also get a taste of Chanson's signature black sesame soft serve in a mini chocolate cones with cocoa nibs. The final course is a rich Apple tart with drizzles of alcohol. Still craving sugar? You will be treated to five alcohol-infused gummi bears to cap your fantastic dessert experience.