Drinking and driving is obviously a bad idea, but drinking and biking on the other hand is actually pretty fun. Forgetting the beer opener always presents a problem so the The Road Popper solves this: it’s a bike mounted bottle opener, discretely tucked away under your seat to preserve your bike’s aesthetic. Simple as that.

There’s not much worse than drinking warm beer, well actually never being able to have Megan Fox is one, but that’s not the point. The Blitz Chiller solves this problem, and solves it quickly. Its revolving chilling chamber can chill a can down to 38ºF in 2 minutes flat and 33ºF (ice cold) in 4. So either you stay ready and make sure you always have cold ones on deck, or you get yourself one of these for back up.

It’s St. Patty’s and you’re going to be going out tonight, so why not celebrate with a pint of the best known stout in the world? The 250th anniversary stout is actually the first new Guinness introduced to the U.S. since 1967. Now don’t you feel special? It’s made with proprietary brewhouse process that combines stout and ale malt to give you a carbonated, clean and smooth finish. How much longer ’til you get off work?

There are plenty of wine racks out there, but this one caught our eye because of the quality and sweet look; The Restoration Hardware’s Factory Table Wine Rack is a vintage-styled rack made of cast aluminum with rivet and piercing details. It will hold up to six, 750ml bottles and is available in rust or zinc finish.

The L’Arc Paris Restaurant, Bar and Nightclub has become the place to be as far as Paris nightlife goes.  This holy trinity of upscale entertainment has built its name with a focus on progressive interior design, a historic location and a focus on do-it-all service for those who desire a swank night-on-the-town.

L’Arc Paris is located just across the street from the famed Arc de Triomph, the monument from which this establishment takes its name.  While eating the culinary creations of chef Antony Germani, patrons have clear views of this important piece of Paris architectural history.

So the next time you’re in Paris, be sure to stop by and enjoy an exquisite meal, beautiful architecture, an orgy of cocktails and neon lights! We will.

The Puzzleboard by Oooms is actually a pretty simple concept that can be used in more ways than one: each board can be used on its own as a cutting board or serving plate, or put some boards together and you have a super-sized workspace. It’s ideal for cutting those long baguettes, but we think the best part is that any wine glass can be fitted into the blank spot of a board. Use these boards at wine parties so your guest will be able enjoy both wine and food while still having one hand free. Yeah we know, awesome.

Put a new spin on protecting your coffee table with these Record Coasters; made out of silicone, each are obviously a bit smaller than a standard 12″ record. These come in a pack of 4 and are washable and dish washer safe.

This is just one of those things that make you think “hmm that was obvious”. The Sommelier 5 pc. Wine Bottle Set ($20) contains everything you need to both get into and seal your bottle of choice. The cool thing about this is that it will fold up and sit discretely in your probably half empty wine rack. Included in the kit: cork screw, wine pour, wine stopper, foil cutter, and wine ring.

Here at Alpha Maven, we spend our days working (yes we work. most of the time), but once it’s play time, we like to have a little fun (okay, a lot of fun) whenever possible. Where does the fun begin? The home bar of course. When it comes to home storage, nothing is more important than the bar. It stores all the beverages you need to get the night started right (pre game), and end right (A-bar). The Markham Console Bar is made of pine and pine veneer and comes complete with plenty of storage (including a bottle securing trough), a cast iron towel bar, and a cast iron bottle opener.

10. Nicolas Feuillatte Blue Label Brut

$35

Creamy, with caramel tones in the flavor spectrum, along with apricot, grapefruit and a touch of mineral. The mousse is assertive, helped along by a chalky feel on the finish.

9. Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rose ‘98

$400

90 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The ‘98 La Grande Dame is firm, rich and powerful, featuring dried berry, spice and citrus flavors; the structure is bracing; there’s plenty of substance; drink now to 2012.

8. Mumm Champagne Brut Cordon Rouge

$33

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. A nicely constructed bubbly, the clean and crisp G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Champagne is a solid example of the “dry” brut style; fresh and lively in the aftertaste.

7. Bollinger Champagne Grande Annee ‘99

$130

A classic Bollinger from a superb year, the ‘99 La Grand Annee offers a full-bodied experience with the bubbles from Champagne; rich core fruit flavors, creamy textures, and a long finish.

6. Piper Heidsieck Champagne Brut

$30

92 PTS, EDITORS’ CHOICE, WINE ENTHUSIAST. The non-vintage Piper-Heidsieck Brut is soft but still very dry, with acidity tamed by both fine, mature fruit and a creamy texture; a very fine, tasty wine.

5. Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Brut ‘98

$120

92 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The ‘98 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame is a superbly ripe Champagne; peach and apricot aromas are followed by flavors of hazelnuts, honey and spices.

4. Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve

$39

94 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve is a big boy with almost fleshy fruit; flavors push into exotic, tropical richness.

3. Louis Roederer Cristal Brut ‘02

$200

100 PTS WINE & SPIRITS. The ‘02 Louis Roederer Cristal is insolent, brash, earth bound; all the scents and flavors seem to emanate from limestone, as does the acidity; this wine goes on for miles.

2. Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label

$38

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. There’s plenty of finesse in the smooth-textured non-vintage Veuve Clicquot Champagne, whose flavors evoke apricot, peach, vanilla pastry and mineral; racy, with snappy acidity.

1. Dom Perignon ‘00

$122

92 PTS CONNOISSEURS’ GUIDE. The ‘00 Dom Perignon offers the classic blend of sweet citrus, chalk, light toast, insistent streams of small bubbles and a long, crisp, bright flavor profile and finish.