Bet with a fellow foodie...what to give

[petitechef]

hi...i made a bet with a fellow foodie and we decided that the payment for the bet would be a surprise.

so if I lose the bet I have to get him something but i'm debating on what to get. He's on the west coast and I'm on the east coast, there are there are two local things I can think of:

- New England clam chowder from Legal Seafoods (they ship)
- Case of Sam Adams brews

but i'm trying to think of other things, and have come up with:

- gift box of various sea salts (napa style has great stuff)
- gourmet coffee (he's a coffee junkie)

but i need more options....i have a feeling this is something he and I are going to do alot now that we've started this little "eastcoast/westcoast" thing. heehee also, he works for a wealthy client and has access to alot of great stuff so I have to keep it original...

ideas???

[Meganator]

Several types of Sam Adams is nationally available (at least it's available as far away as Texas), so I wouldn't do that - stick to something he can't get. Unless they make some specialty beers that are only available locally.

[Canice]

I don't know what your regional specialties are (Sam Adams is definitely widely available where I live) so I don't have any solid suggestions, but NapaStyle products (and retail stores) are pretty widespread, so I would probably look to farmers' markets or any great restaurant that produces products for retail sale.

[petitechef]

it doesn't have to be something that he can't get himself...I'm just trying to think of things that would be nice to get.

yes he can get himself a case of sam adams but it's still a nice gift to give someone and it has the "boston" touch since i'm from boston.

does that make sense?

I guess in general, as a food what are things you would like to get as a gift?

an expensive bottle of aged balsamic, truffle salt or oil...etc.

[Phoenixcooking]

Is he from the west coast or has he moved there. I live in Phoenix but I am form NYC so I always love to a New York item I can't out here. When friends send me things.