It is more likely that they popped open champagne bottles and celebrated, for now they had achieved government control over the gigantic home mortgage business.

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Eagle Computer goes public, and its founder cracks open the champagne, gets pleasantly drunk and takes his Ferrari out for a romp.

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That said, this is not the moment to crack open the champagne.

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It is far too soon to crack open the champagne.

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But it's one thing to crack open a bottle of champagne with a sword, as the late LeRoy could do.

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Passed horsdouvres were served and guests were treated to an open bar, with many choosing champagne.

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Located on the 23rd floor of The Palazzo, Prestige is offering guests an open bar, light bites and a champagne toast at midnight along with a live band.

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She says the cast of the Broadway mothership have been warm since she made her debut Feb. 12, hosting a small party in her honor and handing over that champagne, which she plans to open after her run concludes.

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This may be its make-or-break year in terms of reputation, especially as shoppers are looking for a little more than free champagne to get those hard-won Prada wallets to open.

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All are furnished with antiques, oak panelling, tapestries, open fires and roll-top baths, and supplied with flowers, chocolates and complimentary champagne.

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