Classics

Holl’s Swiss Chocolatier, Vienna, West Virginia ($24 for a 32-piece box)
The wow: comfort-zone approach without bending to trends--yet still deeply delightful
Our choice: milk and dark chocolate truffles, timeless and rich
To buy: www.holls.com, 1-800-842-4512

Red Carpet Appeal

Moonstruck Chocolate Co., Portland, Oregon ($33 for a 10-piece Crescent Moon Box).
The wow: Celebrities love to see Moonstruck’s divine boxes in crescent shapes and others with satin ribbons in their gift baskets during the Oscars and Emmys. Our choice: Razzleberry and Cookies and Cream-flavored French butter cream-filled cones To buy: www.moonstruckchocolate.com, (503) 247-3448

Exotics

DeBrand Fine Chocolates, Fort Wayne, Indiana ($20 for a nine-piece Connoisseur Collection box)
The wow: DeBrand’s Connoisseur Collection featuring ancho chile powder, jasmine tea, sesame seed, and passion fruit in a flat, square, minimalist presentation
Our choice: Cassia--milk chocolate fresh crème with honey and cinnamon
To buy: www.debrand.com, 1-800-482-4373