{"id":479803,"date":"2026-10-28T23:44:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T23:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/479803\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T23:44:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T23:44:14","slug":"neiman-marcus-releases-2026-fantasy-gift-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/479803\/","title":{"rendered":"Neiman Marcus releases 2026 Fantasy Gift list"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nostalgic San Antonio Neiman Marcus<\/a> fans who remember the $250 cookie recipe hoax<\/a> can now pay even more to add to the department store’s foodie lore: One customer could see a cherished family recipe take its place on all Neiman Marcus menus \u2014 including at Mariposa<\/a> at the Shops at La Cantera \u2014 for a year.<\/p>\n

The unique opportunity is one of seven 2026 Fantasy Gifts from the Dallas-based luxury retailer\u2019s 100th anniversary Holiday Book catalog.<\/p>\n

For $15,000, the recipient will work with Neiman Marcus’ corporate chef to refine a cherished family recipe, see it featured on restaurant menus across the country, and receive a custom hand-illustrated menu commemorating the dish, Neiman’s says.<\/p>\n

Aunt Betty\u2019s Apple Betty or Pop-Pop\u2019s Potato Soup could take its place beside Stanley Marcus’ Pot Roast in restaurants nationwide. Proceeds will benefit the Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation, the retailer says.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a sentimental offering for a brand whose dining rooms have become part of family traditions, from holiday lunches to bridal showers. <\/p>\n

Although pricey, the gift titled \u201cYour Heritage Recipe at The Restaurants of Neiman Marcus\u201d<\/a> is the most accessible of the 2026 Fantasy Gifts. The rest offer the kind of over-the-top items and experiences that have made the tradition famous.<\/p>\n

The remaining Fantasy Gifts (with their descriptions from the Holiday Book) are:<\/p>\n

Dolce&Gabbana Casa Carretto Siciliano Foosball Table \u2014 $180,000: A hand-decorated foosball table featuring solid wood construction, galvanized steel hardware, screen-printed glass field, and hand-painted Carretto Siciliano artwork.<\/p>\n

\"Dolce&Gabbana Dolce&Gabbana Foosball Table.Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus<\/p>\n

Star Wars Legacy Experience \u2014 $182,500: A once-in-a-lifetime journey behind the scenes at Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic at One Letterman in San Francisco’s Presidio, including one-of-one Ahsoka season 2 lightsaber hilt prop replica signed by Dave Filoni, a private consultation to design custom-assembled lightsabers, and tickets to an upcoming Star Wars world premiere and afterparty alongside its cast and creators.<\/p>\n

\" Go behind the scenes with the ‘Star Wars’ empire.Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus<\/p>\n

The Grand Tour with Buccellati \u2014 $860,000: A six-day journey through Venice, Florence, and Milan, personally hosted by the Buccellati family and offering rare access to private museums and ateliers, culminating in a design session with Andrea Buccellati to create a bespoke piece of High Jewelry.<\/p>\n

\"Bucalleti\"\/ Design a bespoke piece of fine jewelry.Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus<\/p>\n

Legendary Style with Verdura \u2014 $515,000: A New York City experience including a private salon tour of Verdura’s historical museum collection, a fitting for a custom one-of-one color combination of the Maltese Cross cuff, uniquely set with emerald, sapphire, and diamonds, followed by dinner at Orso and producer house seats to a Broadway show.<\/p>\n

\"Verdura\"\/ Maltese Cross cuff.Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus<\/p>\n

Ultimate Wakesurf Escape with Austin Keen and Arc Boats \u2014 $460,000: A one-of-a-kind gift featuring a fully loaded, all-electric Arc Sport \u2014 a high-performance wake boat that blends aerospace engineering, EV technology and innovative software. The experience includes white-glove onboarding, custom gear, and private lessons with world champion wakesurfer Austin Keen for an unforgettable day on the water.<\/p>\n

\"Arc Arc Sport Boat.Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus<\/p>\n

SAUJET and Lalique Crystal Fragrance Experience \u2014 $115,000: A trip to Alsace, France, featuring a stay at Villa Ren\u00e9 Lalique, private tours with Thomas Saujet and Silvio Denz, a perfume masterclass with one of the collection\u2019s master perfumers, two-Michelin-starred dining inclusive of exceptional wine pairing from Lalique\u2019s cellar, and a world-exclusive first-edition SAUJET crystal trunk set in Lalique flacons.<\/p>\n

\"Lalique Master perfume.Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus<\/p>\n

The Fantasy Gifts are a Neiman Marcus holiday tradition dating to 1959, when then-chairman Stanley Marcus began offering extravagant experiences and one-of-a-kind items in the retailer’s annual Holiday Book. The 2026 edition marks the catalog’s 100th anniversary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Nostalgic San Antonio Neiman Marcus fans who remember the $250 cookie recipe hoax can now pay even more…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":479804,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[30768,1972,3514,27808,82,84,83],"class_list":["post-479803","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-san-antonio","tag-gift-guide","tag-holidays","tag-luxury","tag-neiman-marcus","tag-san-antonio","tag-san-antonio-headlines","tag-san-antonio-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/479803","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=479803"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/479803\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/479804"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=479803"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=479803"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=479803"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}