The Town Dish team hand-picked six Chester County couples–from West Chester, Kennett Square, Phoenixville and the Main Line, to Downingtown and Exton–and asked them to reveal their gift-shopping secrets, including what they intend to gift their other half and what they think the other is dying to see under the Christmas tree.
Whether you’re looking for gift-gifting inspiration or you simply want to see if our males and females successfully hand-picked this year’s prefect presents, this gift guide is surely for you. But, don’t delay: Christmas is only a few days away, so you better start your local shopping today!
Downingtown Couple
The Couple–
- Male: Jonathan Wright, 30, Insurance Agent/Owner of The Wright Agency (1142 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown)
- Female: Maria Maldonado, 29, Marketing Analyst at a food company
- How long have you been together? On and off for 6 years.
The Gifts–
What do they really want? What gift do you know your main squeeze would go gaga over and why?
- His response: She would want a trip to Barcelona, Spain for about a week or so filled with nice meals, sight-seeing, and shopping.
- Her response: He would really enjoy a trip, too. But one to Ecuador, where I am from, and meet some of my friends and family. Plus, for him to try the amazing food we have down there.
What gift will they get? What is it, why will they love it?
- His response: Nice hand bag to replace the one she has used for over 5 years. And, most likely, an outfit or two to go with it.
- Her response: I like my bag! Ha. Dinner out to celebrate Christmas and the new year to come. Probably somewhere around where we live in Downingtown.
Favorite Chester County Spot to Gift Shop–and why?
- His response: Locally, I get her things to cook with/snacks/spices/etc. from Blue Moon Florist in Downingtown (1107 Horseshoe Pike). They have cool gourmet items and the owners there are very helpful when I am there shopping for her because they know I have no clue what to get and point me in the right direction.
- Her response: Carlino’s in West Chester (128 West Market Street) is a great spot to get some cheeses, olives and charcuterie. He likes when I set up a nice tray of his favorites.
Ultimate Chester County Gift Find–and why.
- His response: For us – dining out is one of our favorite things to do, so a great gift for her would be lots of meals out. We love the local places around Chester County such as Blue Café in Downingtown (breakfast), The Whip Tavern in Coatesville (lunch and a beer), and Four Dogs Tavern in Marshalton (the cheese plate is our go-to item).
- Her response: Definitely picking up a case of beer from Victory Brewing Company (420 Acorn Lane, Downingtown) is a favorite. The seasonal beers are great. They have yummy beer and they are local!
For the full Chester County Couples’ Holiday Gift Guide, click here.
