Pops for Champagne

I have been dying to go to Pops for Champagne, a champagne bar, for years. Champagne is one of my favorites. They also have my other favorite, a lovely list of cheeses.

We purchased a Groupon for Pops for Champagne the other month. For those who don't know what a groupon is, you sign up for a magical email that pops up in your inbox every day. These magical emails feature a daily special in your area. There's been specials for gyms, spas, manicures, restaurants, bars, etc. A typical one is to spend $25 buying a restaurant gift certificate but you get a $50 restaurant gift certificate.

Pops had 3 oz or 5 oz glasses of champagne but they were expensive. Very few 3 oz glasses under $15. So we decided to order a bottle instead which seemed to us to be more reasonably priced. There are several choices in the $40-$50 range. We tried the Bortolotti prosecco di Valdobbiadene from Veneto, Italy. It was very good.

Since I can never resist a cheese, we ordered 3 cheeses - the epoisses, brillat savarin, and menage. I loved the epoisses and brillat savarin, both creamy and slighty stinky cheeses from France. The Husband loved the menage as he prefers harder, crumblier cheeses that aren't stinky.

I would recommend this place for a special occasion or if you're a high-roller. We were able to get a table for 2 in the back very quickly considering it was a Saturday night at 10 pm so I'm not sure reservations are necessary unless you're with a large group.