Champagne has crossed over into the main stream.  I used to only drink Champagne on New Years Eve, or at special events requiring a toast.  Now, I am seeing a nice variety of Champagnes by the glass offered at my favorite restaurants.

Champagne Bars are the new “In Vogue” spot to try new bubbly!  They are creating a sophisticated, yet affordable, experience for the Champagne lover.  While I was in Asheville, NC, friends and I checked out a local Champagne bar, the Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar.

The idea behind the Champagne Bar is to create a relaxed, less pretentious setting to enjoy Champagne.  This used bookstore & Champagne bar absolutely delivered on creating the experience.  We enjoyed a bottle of Taittinger, Reims and Louis Roederer Champagne while nibbling on macaroons.   We were sitting in a beautiful bar, surrounded by 2 floors of literature with Jazz music performed live in the background.  What was going to be a quick stop to check out this establishment, turned into a 2 hour, very laid back afternoon, enjoying Champagne and catching up with friends.

To keep prices affordable, Champagne bars, including the Book Exchange, offer a large variety of Champagne by the glass, half bottle or bottle. 

If you are looking for a unique, fun, experience this weekend, check out the local Champagne bars in your area and let me know what your new favorite spots and Champagnes are!

For more information on Taittinger Champagne, Louis Roederer Champagne, or the Battery Park Book Exchange go to:  www.Taittinger.com , http://www.BatteryParkBookExchange.com, http://www.Louis-Roederer.com