Chances are your dad does not need a frame made with macaroni again this year. Where did you even get that many? As Fathers Day approaches, its high time you find your dad a gift. Whether hes a fashionable man about town or a reliable dude about the couch, he deserves something wonderful. If youre drawing a blank, one of these suggestions should point you in the right direction.
Shop Good
3 W. Ninth St.
shopgoodokc.com405-702-0517
True (or dubious) fact: When your dad started shaving, the only products available were water and dull rocks. Technology has advanced so far since then that now, people dont have to have a medic standing by when they want to get rid of stubble. Shop Good, which gives a portion of its proceeds to charity, sells Harrys razors, handles and shaving cream. Suddenly, shaving is a joy. And when its time to replace the blades, theyre downright affordable.
Coffee Slingers Roasters
1015 N. Broadway Ave.
coffeeslingers.com405-609-1662
After years of watching your dad stumble into the kitchen to pour you a bowl of cereal, its clear hes not much of a morning person. Make him forget those bitter cups of mass-market coffee by getting him some freshly roasted beans from Coffee Slingers Roasters. Bags of small-batch whole-bean coffee from Guatemala, El Salvador and Mexico start at $17. Or take advantage of a biweekly coffee subscription to keep your pops well-caffeinated for the next three months.
Commonplace Books
1325 N. Walker Ave., Suite 138
commonplacebooksokc.com405-551-1715
The eclectic selection at Commonplace Books is like no other bookstore around. Owner Benjamin Nockels created a haven for lovers of the written word, and hes an enthusiastic guide to finding your fathers next favorite author. Browse a variety of gorgeous volumes new and old, including foreign editions of some classic titles. Whether hes into fantastical fiction, scholarly histories or essays on every subject, Commonplace is the best place to find the book you didnt know you had to read.
Everything Barbeque
13833 N. May Ave.
everythingbbq.com405-463-3227
The urge to char meat over a fire is written into a fathers DNA. For years, dads everywhere have suffered with rusty old grills, ineffectual spatulas and dirty grates. Take back the backyard barbecue with help from Everything Barbeque. The shop has gas and charcoal grills, smokers and accessories to make searing steaks a breeze. If he needs instruction, the store carries cookbooks and DVDs, and if flavor is the problem, it sells sauces and spice rubs aplenty.
Bill Kamps Meat Market
7310 N. Western Ave.
billkampsmeatmarket.com405-843-2455
Maybe Dad already has an awesome grill, but he keeps buying sub-par meats to cook on it. You dont put leaded gas in a Bugatti, so why would you put bargain-basement ground beef on a state-of-the-art grill? Bill Kamps Meat Market is a specialty grocery store with high-end cuts of beef, pork, chicken and sausage thatll have the neighbors peeking over the fence to have a look at the meal hes grilling. The markets friendly staff can point you to the right product for any occasion.
Mr. Ooleys
1901 Northwest Expressway, Suite 1023A
mrooleys.com405-879-0888
The problem was never that your dad didnt want a tie for Fathers Day; he just didnt want an ugly one. That wont be an issue at Mr. Ooleys, one of Oklahoma Citys finest menswear shops. In addition to high-end tailored suits from Giorgio Armani and Ermenegildo Zegna, Mr. Ooleys carries more budget-friendly options. Get your father into the cool kids club with a bowtie or help him up his fashion game with a pair of silver cufflinks.
Byrons Liquor Warehouse
2322 N. Broadway Ave.
byronsliquor.com405-525-2158
Have a drink with your old man! is a phrase many children wait decades to hear. Sitting down as equals, hearing a fathers old stories and sharing a glass of bourbon is a rite of passage. Make the process go smoothly by picking up a bottle of dads favorite brand at Byrons Liquor Warehouse. The selection is vast, and the service is wonderful. While youre there, grab a few locally brewed craft beers and a bottle of wine to accompany your Fathers Day dinner.