Last-minute gifting? Mariano’s and Elfie have you covered!

Looking for last minute gift ideas? Look no further than Mariano’s and their new Holiday Helper Elfie! She was born to be a power shopper and has EVERYONE on your list covered, from the foodie to the flicks lover, even something for your favorite pooch! Enjoy the offerings and have a very merry Ho! Ho! Ho!

Pasta Fanatic

Everyone loves pasta, especially at Chicago’s own Piccolo Sogno. Chef Tony Priolo has launched his pasta line exclusively at Mariano’s. Imported from Italy these pastas will make sure you have a restaurant quality meal at home. Grab a bottle of his Olive Oil and Balsamic too!

Bourbon for Locals

Look no further than Chicago for the most special Bourbons of the season. Elfie knows her stuff! Alexander James is made in Illinois by Jesse Steward who you can often find in stores signing bottles and sharing recipes! Former Chicago Bulls Champion Scottie Pippen’s Digits is a collaboration with infamous winemaker David Phinney. It is the perfect easy drink for the holiday.

Self-Care For Mom

Tuscany seasonal scented candles, festive hair accessories and hydrating masks are what mom needs for a break during the holiday hustle and bustle. Elfie wants to know if they come in Elf sizes too!

Fun For Kids

Elfie found Squishmallows galore, along with LEGO sets, Barbies and the classic bedtime story, The Night Before Christmas!

Haute Diggity Dogs!

Your pup will love these plush toys from local pet lovers Phillip Emigh and Bruce Haas (co-owners of the popular pet boutique Tails in the City, 1 E. Delaware)!  If you love coffee and champagne, your best friend will love Starbarks Frenchie Roast and Woof Clicquot! And don’t forget the Lick Croix.

What do You Meme?

What do you meme you have to host the next game night? Elfie’s pic for this is a fun card of matching pics and captions for the win!

For the Music Lover Who Loves Gin

Snoop and Dr. Dre have done it again with the ready to drink cocktail Gin and Juice! Already boxed, this makes a great host gift for Snoop lovers everywhere!

Spice is Nice

Mariano’s features many Spice House gift sets, blends and more! We have Barbecue Sets for the Grill Aficionado, Chicago Classics and the Popcorn Collection. These are flavors your recipients will crave!

Gift Cards

From Netflix and Hulu to Chicago area restaurants to every retailer like lululemon and more, we have dozens of cards to choose from! To help fight fraud, main gift card racks inside the stores are now equipped with a security system which locks most cards from major retailers in place, making them difficult for scammers to access, which means safer gift giving!

Chicago Chefs Cook Cookbook (pic attached)

There are still a few copies left of Chicago’s best cookbook! Over 50 chefs are featured from all over Chicagoland with great recipes for the home cook. All proceeds directly benefit Chi-Care, an organization fighting food insecurity in our communities.

 Elfie’s Pick - Sack Hunger Bags

The best gift is helping others over the holidays. Customer can purchase $5 food bags at every Mariano’s location. They will be donated directly to The Greater Chicago Food Depository, The Northern Illinois Food Bank and local food pantries near our stores.

So, if you find yourself in a last minute bind – you can grab your groceries and some gifts – to make everyone’s season a little bright, and so much tastier!

 (Sponsored by Mariano’s)