More than 40 characters are featured in the Pelican Town of Stardew Valley. Gus is the friendly and dedicated owner of the Stardrop Saloon. From tending to the bar as a skilled bartender to serving delectable dishes as a creative chef, Gus ensures that the Stardrop Saloon remains a central hub for the townsfolk to unwind and socialize. He warmly welcomes everyone in the Valley and makes them feel right at home with superb hospitality.
As hospitable as he is, Gus has exquisite taste and appreciates thoughtful gifts, like all other villagers in Stardew Valley. Similar to other NPCs in the game, players can give him up to two gifts per week which can either increase or decrease his Friendship level with the player depending upon the gift. An additional present can be given on his birthday, which falls on Summer Eight and has eight times the usual effect on Friendship.
Gus’ Loved Gifts
Upon receiving something he loves, Gus is really surprised and expresses his joy and appreciation. Including All Universally Loved gifts, Gus loves being gifted the following items.
Diamond
A Diamond is a precious gemstone that players can obtain through various means in Stardew Valley. This item can be extracted from Diamond Nodes on Levels 50+ of the Mines and Gem Nodes that can be found on any floor in the Mines. Diamonds may also be dropped when players kill any Monster once they reach the bottom of the Mines.
Diamonds may occasionally appear inside Fishing Treasure Chests or be obtained by Panning. When players reach the bottom of the Mines, they may even be found inside Garbage Cans. There is also a 0.1% chance for a Wilderness Golem to drop a diamond when killed.
Escargot
Escargot is a delicious-cooked dish consisting of butter-soaked snails. These snails are cooked to perfection and need to be prepared inside the kitchen of an upgraded farmhouse in the game. Players may also use a Cookout Kit to prepare Escargot. The recipe for this culinary delight is sent in the Mail by Willy when players reach a five-heart friendship with him. The ingredients required are one Snail and one Garlic.
Fish Taco
Fish Tacos are a delightful combination of flavors and textures in Stardew Valley. A Fish Taco needs to be cooked inside a kitchen that comes with an upgraded Farmhouse. The recipe for this tasty treat is received in the Mail by Linus when players reach a seven-heart friendship with him. The ingredients required are one Tuna, one Tortilla, one Red Cabbage, and one Mayonnaise.
Players can also buy Fish Tacos from Krobus’s Shop on Saturdays for 50–500 gold. They are also available in the Stardrop Saloon’s rotating stock for 1,000 gold and occasionally at the Traveling Cart for 1,500-2,500 gold.
Orange
Oranges are a juicy and tangy fruit grown on Orange Trees. To grow an Orange Tree, players need to plant an Orange Sapling and wait for 28 days. The tree only bears fruit in the Summer. An Orange Sapling can be purchased at Pierre’s General Store for 4,000 gold and is occasionally found at the Traveling Cart for 3,000–5,000 gold.
Players can also purchase an Orange from the Traveling Cart for 300–1,000 gold on rare occasions. Unfortunately, they are not sold anywhere else in the game.
Tropical Curry
The Tropical Curry, served in a pineapple bowl, is a culinary masterpiece in Stardew Valley. This exotic curry is a cooked dish that is prepared inside the kitchen of an upgraded farmhouse or by using a Cookout Kit. The recipe for this fragrant dish can be purchased at Ginger Island’s Beach Resort for 2,000 gold. The ingredients required are 1 Coconut, 1 Pineapple, and 1 Hot Pepper.
Gus’ Liked Gifts
The only option for players who haven’t yet unlocked the Kitchen, and can’t wait until Summer to grab some Oranges is to give Gus something he really likes. Including All Universally Liked Gifts (except Coleslaw, which he absolutely hates), Gus likes being gifted Daffodils. When he receives something he likes, Gus exclaims “Oh goodness! Are you sure?”
Daffodils
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Daffodils are traditional spring flowers that make a terrific gift for Gus. These delicate yellow flowers hold the power to brighten up anyone’s day. Players can find Daffodils by Foraging through the Valley during Springtime. There is a 100% chance for players to get their hands on Daffodils by Foraging through Pelican Town. Daffodils can also be grown from Spring Seeds. However, to grow and forage Daffodils, players need to achieve Foraging Level 1.
Unfortunately, Daffodils are not sold in any of the shops around Pelican Town. There is only one special occasion where players can purchase them – The Flower Dance Festival. Pierre sets up a Booth at the Flower Dance where he sells ten Daffodils for 50 gold. This festival takes place on Spring 24 every year in Stardew Valley.
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