Actually, Goosey, you hit on a substantive a correctness here...
When I was out in the wide world, trying to earn a crust on a daily basis, the inevitable 'business lunch' cropped up occasionally, and apart from a damn good sandwich in a bar somewhere, the act of going to a normal restaurant, and having just two starters was a great way to enjoy a prolonged discussion!
If two bottles arrived too, well, that meant that things evened out more than somewhat..;0)