Los Angeles - June 03, 2008

Better Off Dad

2008 Father’s Day Gift Guide

This Father’s Day, show him he’s the top of the pops.

He’s a Good Sport
Boule chocolate golf balls (310-289-9977)? Hey, Tiger would. And he’ll always hold court in his vintage tennis cuff links. If a 30-minute private batting lesson at Baseball Central is hit, he’ll need a post-homer Plaitza massage at City Spa (5325 West Pico Boulevard, Mid-City West; 323-933-5954).

Gentleman’s Calling
After dinner at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, let Dad kick off his custom Esquivel shoes (B.spoke, 8309 W. Third St.; e-mail info@esquivelshoes.com for appointment); turn up the ceramic Phonofone II iPod speaker; and delve into the new Bond novel, Devil May Care.

Daddy’s Little Grill
Arrange a meat and greet with a Legendary Combo delivered from Stubb’s Bar-B-Q in Austin, Texas (apron with built-in mitts will protect the gingham shirt you bought him last year). Use the wood duck bottle opener to crack a cold one and say cheers with a Tiffany beer mug.

Born a Traveling Man
He’s first class, and so is his travel kit and Titan business case (Kensington Luggage, 1450 Second Street, Santa Monica; 310-394-7049). Show off all his adventures at once with a slide light, then kick back and relax with Colorcalm Skies.

Heck, he deserves it.

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