FAMILY LIFE

Marc Silverstein’s Picks for Father’s Day Gifts

CREATING LASTING MEMORIES FOR THE MEN IN OUR LIVES

Father’s Day (Sunday June 19) is just around the corner. Did you know the holiday only became official in 1972! According the latest stats from the National Retail Federation, 64% of us give Dad a Father’s Day card, but we’ll also spend more than $12 billion on presents.

Whether we’re planning to be there in person or send love long-distance, lifestyle and food maven Marc Silverstein has tips and some hot gift ideas for the men in our lives.

 Marc Silverstein discusses:

  • Tips for choosing gifts for dad (hobbies & interests, experience vs physical gift, gift trends)
  • Tech gifts that he’ll appreciate year round (smart phone with VR goggles)
  • The value of a giving an experience as a Father’s Day gift (restaurant celebration)

About Marc Silverstein:  Marc Silverstein is the nationally known host of The Best Of on Food Network and Go Ahead, Make My Dinner on The Discovery Channel. An Emmy and Telly Award Winner (for Cable Excellence), Marc is also the author of Food Network’s Best Of The Best Of, from Penguin Putnam, a popular-selling cookbook and restaurant guide.

He is also a contributor to both Philadelphia and DC Style Magazines, where his At The Table column profiles local celebrities at their favorite restaurants. His articles have featured such luminaries as George Stephanopoulos of ABC News, Chris Matthews of MSNBC, James Brown of CBS Sports and Baseball Hall of Fame announcer Harry Kalas. Marc also hosts and produces a regular restaurant feature on WBAL radio in Baltimore.

In addition, Marc has served as a spokesperson for Safeway’s Rancher’s Reserve Steaks, Cuisinart, Sara Lee and other national products. He’s a sought after public speaker and event emcee. Marc has hosted events featuring Food Network’s Rachael Ray and Paula Dean, FOX Sports’ Howie Long and Ted Allen from Bravo’s Queer Eye.

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