Boston Common - Niche Media - A side of Boston that's anything but common.
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Elevated Tastes Whet the appetite of any gourmand with these locally sourced epicurean treats, utensils, and spirits. FROM LEFT: Grand Champagne truffles and pink Champagne truffles, made with Champagne, cream, and strawberries, 7 oz., Hotel Chocolat ($22). 141A Newbury St., 617-391-0513; hotelchocolat.com. Armand de Brignac Brut Gold, the brand's flagship cuvée, features a distinctive gold bottle and pewter Ace of Spades label, Armand de Brignac ($1,600). Emerald Lounge, Revere Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 800-395-7046; emeraldultralounge.com. Gold Standard Vodka, premium vodka made from an 1894 recipe of winter wheat grains, Russian Standard Vodka ($40). Gary's Liquors, 655 VFW Parkway, Chestnut 112 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM Hill, 617-323-1122; garysliquors.com. Ipswich-made True American Amber Rum, Privateer ($34). Bauer Wine & Spirits, 330 Newbury St., 617-262-0363; bauerwines.com. Oversize red, green, and white gum balls, Sugar Heaven ($14 per pound). 669 Boylston St., 617-266-6464; sugarheaven.us. Dover footed vase, handmade by a Vermont glassblower, Simon Pearce ($195). 103 Newbury St., 617-450-8388; simonpearce.com. Christofle XXI Champagne Saber, handcrafted in sterling silver, Christofle (price on request). The Heritage on the Garden, 300 Boylston St., 617-542-2080; christofle.com. Rhum