Fit for foodie fathers

Father’s Day is looming, and if you’re still mulling over ways to express filial appreciation, look no further: We’ve got a roundup of local epicurean gift ideas guaranteed to make Dad smile. Grill him for gifts: If your dad is a whiz with the grill, swing by the Red Stick Spice Company for a gift basket filled with custom rubs, sauces and cutting boards. Box up a bottle of wild cherry chipotle marinade or a bag of sweet pecan rub, and help your pops bring his backyard barbecues to the next level. Lunch with perks: If your dad prefers cooling his heels on the couch to grilling in the heat, Zea could be the perfect destination, allowing you to give him the gift of your company and something extra to take home. With the purchase of two entrées on Sunday, June 19, the chain will give each dining dad a free four-pack of their signature beers, made by Louisiana brewery Heiner Brau. Brew and you: Some dads may not be happy taking home just a four-pack—so why not get him started on brewing his own? Red Stick Home Brewing Supplies on Jones Creek sells supplies ranging in sophistication from novice to pro home brewers—and what better present for Dad than a promise of future weekends together fermenting hops and sipping the fruits of your joint labor? Flatter with Fleming’s: Forget neckties and cufflinks. Buy Dad a reservation to a special Father’s Day brunch at Fleming’s, and the restaurant will spot him a $25 gift card for future dining. Check out flemingssteakhouse.com for the full, tasty menu.