af&co. Father’s Day Gift Guide

Find the perfect gift for Dad this Father’s Day from the Bay Area’s finest

TCHO Chocolate | Bee Happy Box

With flowers in bloom and the warmth of summer returning, TCHO Chocolate has launched a Bee Happy Box, perfect for Dads with a sweet tooth.The box contains three bars of two of TCHO’s most popular plant-based chocolates, Holy Fudge and Dark Duo totaling six, 2.5oz bars. A portion of the proceeds from each box will support the Bee Conservancy. 

Celebrate the father figure in your life with this seasonal Bee Happy offering, or for the baker, TCHO has a fantastic fully plant-based baking line with all the chocolatey ingredients needed for a summer of culinary projects.

Klatch Coffee | Bottomless Subscription

This Father’s Day, the Klatch Coffee team is celebrating Mike Perry, the CFO and Founder behind the family-run coffee business that has been going strong for the past 30 years.

The aroma, taste, and ritual of enjoying a cup of coffee is what inspired Mike to start his own business after spending plenty of his own time in coffee shops. Whether you’re craving silky and smooth or aromatic and bold, Klatch Coffee has a diverse variety of beans for father figures to explore and enjoy.

Klatch’s new Bottomless subscription is a perfectly paired gift for the three-cups a day and/or forgetful types. Bottomless has taken convenience one step further by utilizing a scale to detect the user’s regularity of consumption and initiate new prompts and orders when supplies are getting low. The result is a continuous supply of coffee delivered to your door just before you need it.

Klatch online visitors can get 10% off their recurring bottomless subscription if they sign up HERE. As each bag empties, customers can also choose whether or not they’d like to switch their roast or stay consistent, giving dads power over how they start their mornings!

Gott’s Roadside | Cheeseburger Kits

Have a burger bash for Father’s Day with Gott’s Roadside’s  James Beard-awarded burger. Gott’s Cheeseburger kits (serves 4-8) are shipped nationally overnight via Gold Belly in insulated packaging for ultimate freshness and include all the burger fixins’.

AFICI | Aficionado Club Membership

AFICI, a fine dining destination in San Francisco has recently launched its bespoke spirit membership program, the Aficionado Club, and it’s the perfect gift for Dad this Father’s Day.

Designed to be accessible to both the cocktail connoisseur and budding mixologist, the Aficionado Club was created to provide guests with a unique opportunity to explore the world of spirits and expand their palate. At a one-time $300 entry fee, the Aficionado Club offers members three private barrel selections (crafted exclusively for AFICI), highly-allocated spirits and priority access to mixology classes led by Bar Director Nicholas Bonney. 

While the Mixology Classes are complimentary for Aficionado Club members, they are also open to the public, with tickets available for $80. On Friday, June 16 from 5-6pm Bar Director Nicholas Bonney will share his favorite tips & tricks and walk you through creating three specialty cocktails at AFICI. Secure your spot and make special memories with your Dad. 

Mr. Espresso | Steeped Coffee Bags

Pick up Mr. Espresso Steeped Coffee Bags (8 bags per box) for the coffee geek or adventurous camping dad.

Oakland based coffee roaster, Mr. Espresso has roasted beans for 45 years over oakwood, for which Oakland is named. Mr. Espresso’s oakwood roasting technique produces heat with a high moisture content, which is ideal for slow roasting because it increases the retention of natural oils and produces a complex, full-bodied espresso with less acidity.

Valette Wines | Sauvignon Blanc

This Father’s Day, inspire a love of wine in Dad by gifting him a quintessential summer Sauvignon Blanc from small-production wine brand, Valette Wines! 

Valette Wines is the passion project of Sonoma County’s award-winning Chef-Vintner, Dustin Valette, of acclaimed Healdsburg restaurants Valette, and The Matheson. Valette Wines was born out of his passion for wine, food and flavor – showcasing legendary small production wines out of Napa and Sonoma Wine Country.