For NYC holiday gift ideas in 2016, check out our list of "only in New York" presents, from FDNY gear to amazing cannoli to souvenirs from One World Observatory.
Only in New York Gift Ideas: Caffe Palermo
If you really want to treat someone this holiday take them to Little Italy and introduce them to Baby John, the one and only Cannoli King! Classic cannoli here have that perfect balance between sweet cream and satisfying crunch—they’re the best in the city. A host of other great desserts and coffees are waiting here, too. Free t-shirt ($19.95 value) with the purchase of a dozen cannolis. 148 Mulberry St. (btw. Hester & Grand Sts.), 212-431-4205, caffepalermo.com
Only in New York Gift Ideas: FDNY Fire Zone
Located in The Shops in Rockefeller Center, the FDNY Fire Zone is a multimedia fire safety learning center where year round, kids of all ages learn fun, lifesaving lessons from NY’s Bravest. FDNY Ribbon Awareness T-Shirt: New York’s bravest knows they aren’t the only ones. Show your support for Breast Cancer Warriors in this exclusive FDNY Ribbon Awareness t-shirt. The front left chest has the Breast Cancer Ribbon with a fire hose nozzle. This v-neck t-shirt is available in Pink and Navy Blue. 34 W. 51st St. (btw. Fifth & Sixth Aves.), 212-698-4520, fdnyfirezone.org
Only in New York Gift Ideas: Gray Line Sightseeing
Get in the spirit with Gray Line Sightseeing's Holiday Lights escorted double-decker bus tour, or take a motor coach day trip for discount holiday shopping at Woodbury Common Outlets. Get the holiday season kicked off right and share tickets with a friend.
Only in New York Gift Ideas: Metropolitan Opera
The Metropolitan Opera is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Head to their gift shop for special anniversary gift items for music lovers, such as this black mug, $18, or this Inaugural Season 22 Box CD Set: Extraordinary Met Performances from 1966-1967, $127. Metropolitan Opera House (Columbus Ave. at 63rd St.), 212-362-6000, metopera.org
Only in New York Gift Ideas: Museum of the City of New York
2017 calendar celebrates Old New York in vintage black-and-white photographs from the superb collection of The Museum of the City of New York. Retail $14.99. 1220 Fifth Ave. (btw. 103rd & 104th Sts.), 212-534-1672, mcny.org
Only in New York Gift Ideas: One World Observatory
Celebrate this holiday season with an ornament from One World Observatory, located 100 stories up at One World Trade Center. Price: $19.95. 285 Fulton St. (enter Vesey and West Sts.), 844-696-1776, oneworldobservatory.com
Only in New York Gift Ideas: Zibetto Espresso Bar
Zibetto Espresso Bar offers the perfect gift for the coffee lover: a bag of the best Italian espresso beans for $40. Zibetto is well known among coffee lovers in New York for the Italian coffee experience. 1221 Sixth Ave. (on 48th St.), 212-332-2648; 501 Fifth Ave. (42nd St.), 646-838-6364; 1385 Sixth Ave. (on 56th St.), 646-707-0505; zibettoespresso.com
