June 15th, 2010

Father's Day Gift Guide Toronto

It's the time of year when Dad finally gets his due. Herewith, our Top 5 Father's Day gift picks.

Crafty gifters can follow Alpha Moms’ lead with these bright and bold care package labels. Buy Dad’s favourite foods, print the handy label templates, trim to size and wrap.

Every dad with an ounce of style should own Tivoli’s sleek Audio Model One AM/FM Table Radio, which looks as good as it sounds. $169.95 at Bay Bloor Radio, 55 Bloor St. W., 416-967-7776, www.baybloorradio.com/tivoli

Put Dad in Rafael Nadal's company with the Babolat AeroPro Drive GT racquet. It’s the ace choice, obviously. $200 at Merchant of Tennis, 1621 Bayview, 416-932-3296,  www.merchantoftennis.com

For dads determined to wait for the next generation iPad, opt for the chic and lightweight Kobo eReader. Pre-loaded with 100 free books and just $149, it is a gentle first step into the world of books on screen. At Indigo.ca

For foodie fathers, special order a copy of Yotam Ottolenghi’s Plenty from The Cookbook Store. The inventive vegetarian recipes, mouthwatering photographs and Mediterranean focus make it a perfect choice for summer entertaining. $64.95 at The Cookbook Store, 850 Yonge St., 416-920-2665, www.cook-book.com