The Man for a Day
Gift Pick for Guys
July 29, 2008
By Patricia Granata
Gift picks for guys.
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Dear old Dad. He probably has enough ties. So what to get him for Father’s Day? We came up with a few gift ideas that will knock his argyles right off.
Quinntessential Gentleman
31 S. Calvert St. | Baltimore 21202 | 410-685-7428 | www.qgbarber.com
At Quinntessential Gentleman (yes, the extra “n” is intentional), treat Dad to the 40-minute Quinntessential Shave for $40. Tell him to sit back and enjoy the hot lather, hot towels, a shave against the grain and, the finishing touch, cold towels and a refreshing application of lavender balm.
You could also pick up a stainless-steel wallet for Dad or the man in your life. Thin as a piece of paper, these slick, shiny or checkered metallic accessories are all the rage, says proprietor Craig Martin. Prices range from $65 to $96, and the wallets won’t demagnetize credit cards. Quinntessential Gentleman also boasts a vast collection of cufflinks.
Mammoth Golf
6110 Dobbin Road | Columbia, MD 21045 | 443-285-0700
For a gift for the golf lover, head out to Mammoth Golf at its new Columbia location. Mammoth Golf’s president, Chris Thompson, gave us the lowdown on the newest and most coveted golf accessories. Callaway now offers the HX Hot Bite, featuring a new material that promises a better spin rate. The hottest wedge on the scene is the Ping Tour W ($120). With a tungsten weight in the toe of the club, it will help Dad keep his short game on target.
Diamond Detail
8 Old Padonia Road | Cockeysville, MD 21030 | 410-790-3835 | www.diamonddetailinc.com
Is Dad crazy about his car but too busy to give it the TLC it deserves? A trip to Diamond Detail in Cockeysville will make Dad and the whole family happy. Owner Chuck Heinle recommends an Express Wax Detail ($75 to $95 for cars, $105 to $125 for SUVs). This service includes exterior wash and dry, one coat of premium wax and vacuuming; special attention is paid to windows, wheels and dash. At that price you may want to get your own car cleaned, too. After all, wasn’t it Dad who told you to always take good care of your ride?
Fitnology
9482 Deerco Road | Timonium, MD 21093 | Appointments available | 443-928-9311
Whether your father is a couch potato or a weekend warrior, the gift of fitness from Fitnology will be appreciated. At Fitnology, owners Marc Spataro and Nick Tumminello work directly with clients to create a fitness and workout routine that will get Dad into shape and see that he stays that way. A gift that goes a long way for anyone is a lesson in nutrition. “Eighty percent of health and fitness revolves around what someone puts in their mouth,” says Spataro, whose clients range from 8 to 80. Fitnology experts teach their clients the right types of food to eat and the toxins they need to avoid. Prices start at $200.
HoodEz
www.hoodez.com
Is the man in your life a Terps fan? Does he love NASCAR? Does he like cool hood ornaments? If so, you’re in luck. Surprise him with a new snap-on, snap-off ornament or two from HoodEz, an online company based in Baltimore. HoodEz ornaments — which attach to a universal base — celebrate NCAA basketball, racecar driving and other sports from lacrosse to fishing. Visit the website to browse the wide selection, which is growing by the week, and to order. Medallions start at $14.95.
