This year, we at Vanilla Beige wanted to help you personalise your Christmas gifting by really thinking about who you might be giving presents to and why. To help us, we asked the founders of our favourite brands to tell us their personal selections for gifts this year. Of course, Table Tales was on our list as we absolutely love this book… plus we did the design for it (and are rather proud of our efforts). Read our behind the scenes story on this.
Table Tales’ vision is to change the way you dine out. Because of this, it’s not just a book, it’s an experience. Perhaps you need something to kick-start your date nights or would like to catch up with friends more frequently. When you’re overwhelmed with suggestions and so many choices, Table Tales is the perfect resource. Just ten personally selected restaurants, all of which give you a privilege (either a free main or 20% off a set menu – check the book for what each venue offers). They also have selected five brand partners who also provide privileges just by being a book owner.
For Christmas this year, Table Tales has designed gift pack options to suit all your best friends. Karin van Vliet shares with us who she would give her gifts to and why.
For the wine lover
“One of our friends is quite into his wines and has an impressive collection in his cellar. He promised his wife not to buy any new wines, but he’ll happily accept wines when gifted! This beautiful Brezza Barolo 2009 DOCG will thus be very much appreciated, and it is perfectly paired with a copy of Table Tales, so he can take his wife for date night to 10 unique dining destinations. The best gifts are enjoyed together and that will definitely be the case with this one!”
– Karin
Brezza Barolo + Table Tales gift set (NOW ONLY $135) contains:
- The Brezza Barolo 2009 DOCG (75cl): a perfect introduction to the noble Nebbiolo wine of Piedmont. The Brezza family are among the aristocracy of Barolo producers, focussing on presenting age-worthy wine from organic grapes, with their labels consistently receiving high praise from wine critics.
- An exclusive, limited edition copy of Table Tales.
Use the code VB10 for $10 OFF their Christmas Gift sets at thetabletales.com/gifts
A teacher’s essential!
“I may not have kids but I know so many who do and for them, this is perfect. In fact, a little teacher-birdie told me at Boutique Fairs that she LOVED the parent who gave her a copy of the book last year… if only she remembered who gave it to her! 😉 So be parent-of-the-year by giving your child’s teacher the Table Tales book but make sure to write the name of your child in the front. You (and your child) will be loved throughout the year! Any teacher would enjoy using the book to explore Singapore and experience different cuisines. This was what I was told by the teacher who had received the book last year. Success guaranteed!
– Karin
Table Tales ($69)
- An exclusive, limited edition copy of Table Tales.
Use the code VB10 for $10 OFF their Christmas Gift sets at thetabletales.com/gifts
For the home cook
“While cooking at home seems a rarity in Singapore, luckily a lot of our friends still love it as much as we do. Some goodies from The Fishwives with a voucher to spend as they wish is therefore perfect for them. Then, by adding Table Tales, we encourage them to explore new restaurants when they eat out instead of venturing out to the same old restaurant every time!
– Peter
The Fishwives + Table Tales gift set includes:
- The Fishwives voucher with your choice of $50 or $100.
- Kris Lloyd Fig & Star Anise Jam.
- Kris Lloyd Beetroot, Horseradish and Orange Relish.
- Kris Lloyd Wakame Crackers for Cheese.
- Kris Lloyd Monet Flower Crackers.
- An exclusive, limited edition copy of Table Tales.
Use the code VB10 for $10 OFF their Christmas Gift sets at thetabletales.com/gifts
For the Gin connoisseur
“Gin, gin and more gin – little tops this amazing gift pack of 3 bottles of Gin from St. George. I brought this as a gift to our friends’ place before we were heading out to dinner. Didn’t take long before we were mixing G&T’s and having a hands-on experience on how different gins can taste. The evening happily continued when we went out for dinner with our Table Tales books – such a great way to connect and catch up with friends on a regular basis.”
– Peter
St. George Trio Set + Table Tales (NOW ONLY $135) gift set includes:
- St. George Trio set (our own gin flight with these three from St.George. Drink them neat, in a G&T, or as your favourite shaken cocktail, the possibilities are endless!
- An exclusive, limited edition copy of Table Tales.
Use the code VB10 for $10 OFF their Christmas Gift sets at thetabletales.com/gifts
To purchase these special gift packs, click the links above or visit thetabletales.com.
For customised gift options or bulk orders, contact karin@thetabletales.com.
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All images provided by Table Tales.
