Huckleberry Cookbook
Huckleberry Cafe has many fans including baker Matt Lewis of Baked NYC and chefs David LeFevre and Josh Whigham. Their cookbook makes for a great gift.
Platine Bakery
Owner Jamie Cantor was the pastry chef at French Laundry before opening her own bakery in Culver City where she sells all kinds of sweets. You can buy them in gift tins to take home.
Miracle Mile Bitters
Bartender Breadyn Tepper of Hinoki and the Bird passes along this recommendation, "Locally-made by Louis Anderman. The man is a mad scientist and makes all types of bitters that go great in cocktails."