“I always keep a bottle of champagne in the fridge for special occasions. Sometimes, the special occasion is having a bottle of champagne in the fridge.” -Hester Browne
Over the weekend I discovered a fun little fact. There is a restaurant in London named Bob Bob Ricard. It sits in a great part of the city. It’s beautifully decorated in decadent golden and red booths and dim lighting. It’s private and elegant and quiet. But the best part of all? It has a “Push for Champagne” button at every single table. Brilliant! *Oh, pip pip cheerio and all that sort of rot.* Our English neighbors are so posh and proper. And, Brilliant!! What a great spot for a girl’s getaway. Or, a bubbly rendezvous with the Hubs. This fabulous restaurant has made its way to my bucket list.
I Love Champagne! It’s so, so…oh, I don’t know..so, Rita Hayworth. Or, Lauren Bacall. It’s so old, glam, Hollywood. If I’m sitting at a table in a posh restaurant and suddenly find myself parched and in need of some bubbly, what better way to get it than to quietly slide my manicured hand across the tabletop and discreetly push a button. Wallah! A properly dressed waiter quietly slips over to the table and my glass is discreetly refilled. Happiness in a flute!
Champagne. It represents universal celebration of life. The sports world pours it over each others heads to celebrate championships. Hollywood glam queens love to be seen sipping it. Girlfriends celebrate sisterhood and friendship with it. You can pour a splash of orange juice into it and it quickly becomes a favorite breakfast beverage. You can hold it up in a toast to newlywed couples and new-born babies alike. You can toss a strawberry into it and suddenly it becomes a swanky, la-di-da cocktail.
Champagne. It’s universally Joyful. Every time you pop the cork on a bottle of bubbly, it’s a celebration. Of Life and love and the sharing of each others joy and accomplishments.
When was the last time you indulged? It can be the perfect start to any week. Just sayin’…..
Champagne!! People sing about it!!
Being Margaret 
Oh, I definitely need to go find that restaurant. What a marvelous idea!!
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My thoughts, too!!! What a fun girls night out!
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I am sure you are not surprised that I liked this blog! My mother in law once said that if champagne is your drink of choice you will never be an alcoholic. If I get to London again I am going to that restaurant.
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I want to go WITH you!!! How much fun would that be, Nora? 🙂
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Thanks Margret for this elaborate “Ode to Champagne”. My favorite was Veuve Cliquot or Moët Chandon (in my younger days).
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I’m a fan of both. : )
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Thank you, Margaret. A new goal on my list. sd
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Had a bottle two weeks ago 🙂 Hope you find some in the near future!
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I always have bubbly on hand. If there is nothing exceptional going on, I make up a reason to celebrate. 🙂
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Loved it, I think I’ll have a little now (with oj) and watch that video again…..he’s so adorable!
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Ha! He knows what love is.
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Where in London is that restaurant? Mind you, it sounds a little risky on the wallet. Not sure i could be trusted with a champagne button.
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Let the champagne splash.
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Im pretty sure that the reluctance to push the champagne button would only last through the first glass of bubbly. 🙂
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Thats the danger! Five hours later… That will be four hundred pounds please, madam.
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Just indulged with my daughters Sat. morning in a little birthday toast!! We must be on the same page!!
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We seem to often be on the same page my lovely Irish Friend. 🙂
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Great post – love it!
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Thanks!
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Of course you gotta buy the good stuff! I love an apricot mimosa for breakfast.
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Ohhh, I must try that!
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I am so excited – I am going to London at the end of February to catch with my daughter who is at university there, and my sister – what better place for a girls night out! I am going to book! Thank you!
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OMGsh!!! Im so excited for you!! PLEASE, when you come back, let me know if it is as fabulous as I think it’s going to be! I wish I was going!! Have a wonderful time!
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Thanks! I certainly will report back!
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Well, now I must go to London. Or maybe just the liquor store.
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Same! I prefer London, but will settle for the latter. 😉
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