{"id":94,"date":"2011-12-06T01:59:04","date_gmt":"2011-12-06T01:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=94"},"modified":"2011-12-07T02:14:30","modified_gmt":"2011-12-07T02:14:30","slug":"local-gift-guide-pt-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/local-gift-guide-pt-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Gift Guide: part 2: Bikini Beer, Star Package, City Grocery, Bette&#8217;s Flowers"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_95\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-95\" style=\"width: 169px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bikini-2.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-95\" title=\"Bikini-2\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bikini-2.jpg?resize=169%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bikini-2-scaled.jpg?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bikini-2-scaled.jpg?resize=577%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 577w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bikini-2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1362&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bikini-2-scaled.jpg?resize=866%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 866w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bikini-2-scaled.jpg?w=1443&amp;ssl=1 1443w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bikini-2-scaled.jpg?w=1280 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-95\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">time to get festive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you have someone to shop for who has a taste for craft beer, <strong>Bikini Beer <\/strong>is your spot. They have the largest selection of beer in Oxford, including some hard-to-find brews like Oregon-based\u00a0 Rogue Ales.<\/p>\n<p>They also have a new inventory of logo pint glasses and chalices so you can sip in style. With the holidays coming up, there are plenty of seasonal brews to choose from, and you can find your favorites at Bikini Beer as well.<\/p>\n<p>For a stronger beverage, just swing over to <strong>Star Package<\/strong>, where you will find an amazing selection of wines and spirits. Who can resist the creamy, sweet flavor of egg nog? It\u2019s a holiday tradition around my family, and Star has a few different varieties to sample, including a chocolate nog. Of course, they are spiked with bourbon, brandy, and rum, so get festive!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re picking up a bottle or two as holiday presents, at Star Package they still offer FREE gift wrapping and they do a lovely job of making every purchase look incredible and delicious.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_96\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-96\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Star-1.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-96\" title=\"Star-1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Star-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Star-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Star-1.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Star-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C577&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Star-1.jpg?resize=620%2C350&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Star-1.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Star-1.jpg?w=1280 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-96\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">mmm eggnog.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So, whether you are indulging yourself or your Secret Santa buddy, Star has got you covered.<\/p>\n<p>Are you looking for a gift for that foodie in your life? Look no further than the <strong>City Grocery Restaurant Group<\/strong>, which includes some of Oxford\u2019s finest eateries\u2014<strong>Boure, Big Bad Breakfast, City Grocery, <\/strong>and<strong> Snackbar<\/strong>. This year, the group will be offering gift baskets with tasty items from each of the four reastaurants. You can mix and match to fit your budget and palate. Just surf over to their Web site, <a href=\"www.citygroceryonline.com\">www.citygroceryonline.com<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most visually interesting stores in Oxford, <strong>Bette\u2019s Flowers <\/strong>has gifts for just about any budget.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_98\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-98\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-2.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-98\" title=\"Bettes-2\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-2.jpg?resize=300%2C169\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C578&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-2.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-2.jpg?resize=620%2C350&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-2.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-2.jpg?w=1280 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-98\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">mix n match<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_99\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-99\" style=\"width: 169px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-4.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-99\" title=\"Bettes-4\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-4.jpg?resize=169%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-4.jpg?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-4.jpg?resize=768%2C1362&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-4.jpg?resize=866%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 866w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-4.jpg?resize=1155%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1155w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-4.jpg?resize=577%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 577w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-4.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-4.jpg?w=1280 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-99\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">festival of lights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Do you need poinsettias to brighten up your home or office? Done! What about nice-smelling candles? Check! Bette\u2019s has a great selection of Fairfax &amp; King scented candles as well as a variety of candle holders and other home d\u00e9cor items that make ideal gifts for anyone. This family-owned florist has been in business since 1965 and is an excellent stop for stocking stuffers. Plus, it\u2019s one of the only places in Oxford to get Chanukah themed gifts like menorahs and dreidels. They offer flower specials daily, and are experts at creating the perfect arrangement. Or, let the professional staff design and create your Christmas wreath. There\u2019s something new and different every time you visit Bette\u2019s.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_100\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-100\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-3.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-100\" title=\"Bettes-3\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-3.jpg?resize=300%2C169\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-3.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C578&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-3.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-3.jpg?resize=620%2C350&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-3.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Bettes-3.jpg?w=1280 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-100\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">wrap it up, i&#39;ll take it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have someone to shop for who has a taste for craft beer, Bikini Beer is your<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[32,34,29,33,31,27,26,35,30],"class_list":["post-94","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-local-news","tag-bettes-flowers","tag-big-bad-breakfast","tag-bikini-beer","tag-boure","tag-city-grocery","tag-holiday-gift-guide","tag-shopping","tag-snackbar","tag-star-package"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=94"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=94"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}