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November 14, 2002
Bottle Service
One of the quirks about Halloween night was that I, Rhett (aka Mr. Butler), and SameDay Birthday Friend Fred all experienced a trend that is sweeping NY clubs..."Bottle Service". If you buy an entire bottle of liquor you get to sit in the swanky roped off area and enjoy the gracious ritual of sharing a bottle of your preferred beverage. The rates these clubs serve for this "privilege" is outrageous and because of such is particularly decadent. I don't think it's like wine where you get a break if you buy by the bottle as opposed to the glass. It's all about the marketing, baby and the appearance of privelege. That said, it was a fun thing to do and added a special twist to the birthday festivities. Partying among the patricians. Most of the time I think the plebes do a better job of having a good time; but it was an adventure living like the other half lives for awhile. And the ritual of sharing a bottle with friends, new or old, is a true treat. Mr. Butler has recently teased me that I was more than a little tipsy that night. He was singing a different tune then. I distinctly remember him remarking on more than one occasion that evening how I was watering down my drinks alot with the cranberry and orange juice. What can I say? I am my father's daughter. "I drink for the taste...not to get drunk!" Besides that it was vanilla vodka. I love that stuff but really, who gets drunk on that? Perhaps he was trying to wash away my inhibitions...Foolish Man. Little did he know that I really don't have too many of those and I never, never get so drunk that I can't be responsible for my decisions. So my gracious thanks to Mr. Butler and SDBF Fred for hosting the privilege.
One of the more interesting things about Bottle Service was watching the Jaded Couple next to us, watching other couples and getting excited about it. When they first caught my eye they were not having too much fun. The man was frustrated and the woman was disinterested. Moments later they were watching a particularly Frisky Couple dancing and joking around. Moments after that the Jaded Couple were on the floor, getting their groove on and getting frisky themselves. What a service the Frisky Couple provided. Now that's good karma.
Posted by mermu at November 14, 2002 01:19 PM
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Meredith has a long-standing tradition of shooting back tequila, as my husband knows to his detriment . . .
Posted by: Elizabeth (cousin) at November 14, 2002 10:33 PM
Pray tell Miss Lucio! We southern gentlemen are not frisky but adventurous. It is a great service to provide some amount of our warm aura to the rest of the upper crust. Last but not least when did a fine southern lady shoot back tequila and say I just like it for the taste. You go Tina!
Posted by: Rhetts friend Ashley at November 14, 2002 09:44 PM