Imagine this: someone swirls their wine, tastes it – then tosses a couple of ice cubes into their glass. The reaction by anyone who pretends to know even a little about wine? Horror – expressed more subtly as a quiet wince or a raised brow; sometimes more dramatically by the widening of eyes and a pointed remark about respect for the craft. Image Credit Petrenkod/iStock Yet some people just shrug and toss the ice in anyway. And...

He spent years pretending to love the tie, the wallet, the belt. This year, give him what he actually wants — a table, a drink, and a meal that knows who he is. Here’s the thing: he doesn’t say it, but your dad doesn’t need another grooming set; another pair of socks, and certainly not another “World’s Best Dad” mug. They want to eat well, drink better, and feel like the celebration is about them — not a...