The typical Spanish caña y tapa (beer and a bite) has found a rather more sophisticated cousin: champagne. Whether traditional or designer style, the establishments dedicated to this luxury drink are all the rage. Champagne is the perfect liquid companion to a lazy Sunday afternoon, or to accompany the moody music at a traditional jazz club. In Madrid there are bars designed specifically for embibing this liquid gold; in Barcelona, the exquisite custom comes in a "champagne and a snack" version, and the bubbly companion makes a frequent appearance at musical evenings. Whatever the details, the golden bubbles transport us to a carefree world of glamour. Take note and raise a glass to "the taste of the stars" invented by Pierre Perignon.