12 Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves food
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For a boyfriend who loves food, the best Valentine’s Day gifts mix his appetite with a little romance: a tasting dinner, a coffee subscription, fine chocolate, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that turns your love confession into a story.
12 Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves food
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oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with him as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, and one can be your love confession, a 5-question quiz about your meals together rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A tasting dinner
A table at a restaurant he has wanted to try. Book ahead. Around $80-250.
A coffee subscription
Three months of fresh beans from a roaster such as Blue Bottle. Around $45-90.
Fine chocolate
A box from Valrhona, Lindt or a local chocolatier. Around $20-60.
A tea set
A teapot with loose-leaf teas from a brand like Twinings or Teapigs. Around $30-80.
Flowers
A bouquet delivered with the gift. Around $25-70.
A fragrance for him
Dior Sauvage, only if you know it is his scent. Around $85-170.
A cooking class
A session on pasta, sushi or bread, for the two of you. Around $60-150.
A quality chef’s knife
A Victorinox or Wüsthof. Around $40-150.
A spice collection
A set of single-origin spices in a wooden box. Around $30-70.
A cookbook
A book from a chef he follows, such as Ottolenghi. Around $25-45.
A dinner you cook
Recreate the menu from your first date, with candles. It costs little.
Buying for a food lover
Food lovers are specific about taste and equipment. Check his allergies and favourite cuisines before you buy. A shared meal or a class is often better than another gadget.
A table you book beats a hamper you guess at.
If you left it late
Restaurant vouchers, subscriptions and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment. Pair one with flowers and a handwritten note.
What should I get my boyfriend who loves food for Valentine’s Day?
A tasting dinner, a cooking class or a coffee subscription, plus chocolate or flowers. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game starring him.
What is a unique Valentine’s Day gift for my boyfriend that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where he is the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end, where you can confess your love. It gives him a memory instead of another item in the kitchen.
Can I send my boyfriend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Restaurant vouchers and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my boyfriend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your boyfriend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser with no install.
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