Seasonal & Holidays
Weird Gifts Of NYC 2022: A Guide For Quirky Holiday Giving
Because nothing says "Only in New York" like Ed Koch, bagels and dangling 1,200 feet above the city.
NEW YORK CITY — Face it, New Yorkers — you live in a weird place.
From its swarms of rats to its meditating, fish-eating vegan (and avowed rat-hating) mayor, the Big Apple well earns its "Only in New York" saying.
So, this holiday season, Patch has compiled yet another by-no-means-comprehensive list of weird gifts for quirky New Yorkers.
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Hudson Yards City Climb
What: Dangle over the edge of a 1,200-foot skyscraper at Hudson Yards
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How much: Starts at $38, with promotions for New York City residents
New York Brunch: Delivered!
What: Give the gift of a classic New York City brunch without leaving the comfort of home through Goldbelly and Russ & Daughters.
This package includes Nova, cream cheese, bagels from Russ & Daughters, chocolate babka and coffee with a Russ & Daughters mug.
How much: $195
Eric Adams’ Vegan Cookbook
What: We weren't kidding about our vegan mayor. Hizzoner has a cookbook — "Healthy at Last: A Plant-Based Approach to Preventing and Reversing Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses" — filled with vegan recipes.
How much: $24.62
A Signed Drawing of Ed Koch
What: A drawing of former Mayor Ed Koch, signed by Mr. “How’m I doin’?” himself
How much: Up for auction. Price was at $630 as of Friday afternoon
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