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Last Chance to Win: The Fabulous Steak and Wine Gift Package For Dad Ends Today!

Father's Day is just around the corner, and to celebrate dads everywhere, we're giving away the coolest steak and wine gift package.

Father's Day is just around the corner, and to celebrate dads everywhere, we're giving away the coolest steak and wine gift package. We've partnered with Williams-Sonoma to create a prize that's perfect for dads everywhere: There are four Hearst Ranch grass-fed beef rib-eye steaks waiting to hit the grill. To ensure that the steaks are seasoned well, we're throwing in Williams-Sonoma's ultimate grilling rub collection and premium bourbon and black pepper barbecue sauce. Dad will be thrilled with his new collection of barbecue toys, including mini grill thermometers, a basting sauce pot and brush, a grill tools set, a barbecue cutting board, and forged steak knives. Once the steaks are cooked to perfection, Dad will want to pair them with wine opened with his waiter's corkscrew and served in his outdoor stemless wine glasses. All of these amazing items combine to make a prize worth over $500! The only thing you have to get is the wine! Might I recommend the Williams-Sonoma Wine Club's grilling collection?

To enter to win this exciting prize, you must log in and take the quiz below. All you have to do is guess the celebrity chef dad. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct; completing the quiz once you are logged in makes you eligible to win. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member before taking the quiz. If you're not already a member, register here for an account. One quiz entry per person, all repeat quizzes will be ignored.

The contest is open to US residents only and ends on Tuesday, June 16, at 11:59 p.m., PDT. Click here for official rules. Good luck!

Alcohol

Happy Hour: Canadian Club 30-Year Reserve Whiskey

This Father's Day why not surprise dad with a premium, limited-edition bottle of whiskey by Canadian Club ($200)?

This Father's Day why not surprise dad with a premium, limited-edition bottle of whiskey by Canadian Club ($200)? In celebration of their 150th anniversary, Canadian Club has released a 30-year reserve whiskey in a special collector's bottle. I was lucky enough to get a bottle and was wonderfully surprised by the smooth, rich tasting spirit. It has a smoky nose with hints of honey, vanilla, and caramel on the tongue. Unlike other whiskeys, there is no biting aftertaste: the finish is lush and subtly spicy. This whiskey is very easy to drink and although I enjoyed it after dinner on the rocks, it would make a lovely Manhattan. Since my dad is a whiskey drinker, I plan on sharing the bottle with him. Do you drink whiskey? What's your favorite label?

Menswear

Shirts His Way

Want to know what Brian Sugar got himself for Father's Day?

Want to know what Brian Sugar got himself for Father's Day? The proud papa scored himself some custom dress shirts via ShirtsMyWay. This site, very masculine and tough, takes you through the steps of creating your own dress shirts.
He can pretend he's in a video game all the while picking out fabrics, short or long sleeves, collars, cuffs, pockets, plackets (didn't even know what these were), yokes, buttons — pretty much everything and anything shirt-related. Then he enters his measurements and $75 later he has a custom-made dress shirt. It seems a bit laborious to enter all the info but they save it all organized for you. Plus, free shipping worldwide. Father's Day is next Sunday, design him some swanky shirts or get him a gift certificate. There's currently a special — buy any two shirts, get one free. Wheee . . .

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Happy Hour: Fireman's Brew

This Father's Day, why not surprise dad with a flight of beers?

This Father's Day, why not surprise dad with a flight of beers? Then have an impromptu tasting where you both enjoy the beers together. Be sure to select a beer that your dad has never tasted.

Recently, I did just this with my father. He's a retired fire chief, so when I heard of Fireman's Brew, a line of microbrewed beers created by two Los Angeles firefighters, I knew it would be perfect for a tasting. There are three beers to the collection: a blonde, brewnette, and redhead. The blonde is an easy drinking, light, pilsner style-lager that's crisp and refreshing; it really quenches on a hot day. The brewnette is a darker dopplebock with a heady fragrance and strong hoppy flavor. The red is an amber ale with a rich, bold, smooth flavor without any bitterness. It's the most distinct tasting and would be a nice complement to smoky barbecue.

Overall we enjoyed all three, but our favorite was the delightful blonde. What brewskies do you and your dad sip together?

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Fab Gift Guide: Father's Day

Does anyone else find daddio to be one of the hardest people to shop for?

Does anyone else find daddio to be one of the hardest people to shop for? My dad is very minimal. But, he does love his gadgets, movies and velour lounge suits (yes, you heard me right). In case you don't know some of your dad's favorite things, here are some fab ideas. If worse comes to worse, a card and a kiss are all he really needs.

Under $50

Valet key rings rock! I have one myself, and if I don't like to carry extra key bulk with me, I'm sure your dad feels the same way. Try this TUMI Leather Valet Key Fob, $32. It is simple, leather and resistant - and masculine of course.


For two more fab Father's Day gifts in other price ranges, read more