Sorry, chocolate fountains, but PG Fondues ($24) has taken your place as the next big thing to happen to fondue. Indulgent flavors, like dark chocolate cinnamon cayenne, are housed in a four-to-five-serving, microwave-safe porcelain container. Simply pop the top, heat the contents, and it’s an instant fondue party. Republic of Decor, Naples (republicofdecor.com)
Neapolitans can take a page from Napoleon’s army—which celebrated victories by breaking open Champagne bottles with a sword—and unveil this Champagne saber ($150) from Vagnbys at their next bubbly-drinking soiree. Williams-Sonoma, Naples (williams-sonoma.com)
By re-engineering an old Scandinavian tradition of using a cold stone to cool stove-hot liquids, Teroforma’s whiskey stones ($25 for a set of nine) keep spirits bright by not diluting like ice. Total Wine, Naples, Estero (totalwine.com)
Beer just got better (and more attractive) with the uKeg 128 ($229) from Growlerwerks. The double-wall, vacuum-insulated, stainless steel growler, equipped with its own tap handle, is the same size as a full-gallon growler, but keeps beer cold, fresh, and carbonated for two weeks. (growlerwerks.com)
Save on the airfare abroad and learn to make pasta in your own kitchen. This ravioli and tortellini starter kit ($60) by Italian-based Eppicotispai includes essential pasta-making tools as well as easy-to-follow instructions. Sur La Table, Naples (surlatable.com)
Adopt a “have wine will travel” approach to your daily outdoor routine with Goverre ($25). The grown-up sippy cup, which comes in a wide variety of colors, is a thick, stemless wine glass with a silicone sleeve and drink-through lid, making it durable and easily drinkable for people whose lives take them beyond their front door. BRuno, Naples (brunonaples.com)
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