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Paris and Wine
By CruiseDirector | February 5, 2010
What is it about France that makes me experience like it’s OK to drink an whole bottle of wine at noon in your hotel in Paris? I suppose it’s the fact that here are so numerous places that make it unproblematic-nearly not possible not-to do just that.
My hands-down favorite location in Paris for a boozy Sunday lunch is Le Verre Volé, the classic Parisian wine bar and living proof that simplicity is the top secret to happiness-and delightfulness. There’s not anything better than a leisurely lunch of shared small plates and an appealing bottle of wine, followed by a drunken amble along the Canal St. Martin (I have yet to fall in!), mainly expected followed by a siesta. Afternoons like this make me question, “Does life get any better than this?” and I at all times come to the same conclusion: no.
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Le Verre Volé is no underground, but its sheltered spot (just off the inland waterway in the 10th) ensures that it’s far enough from the sightseer trail to prevent being overrun. In addition, the chalkboard menu is in French-though the servers are pleasant and pleased to explain for English-speaking customers. The Verre Volé is part of a modern culinary thing in Paris: the wine shop – restaurant hybrid. The walls of the small space (it seats only around 18 people at a moment) are adorned with varied bottles from the far-flung corners of France. You be able to purchase one to take at home, or you can purchase one to go with lunch or dinner (in which case, you pay a 7€ corkage charge). You can as well get wines by the glass.
The wines are carefully select from France’s most important regions and from tiny producers in villages you’ve perhaps never heard of. The diversity and originality that has gone into the selection is revitalizing, but even more refreshing are the prices. Bottles start at around 6€ and raise from there. Servers are happy to guide you towards great value. A friend and I once splurged on a 25€ bottle of St. Joseph and spent the rest of the time in a state of syrah-induced rapture.
And at the end of the day, Le Verre Volé is terminally fashionable with no being over-hip. It’s informal and friendly, but while you’re here, you identify you’re in the best place at the correct moment. This is one location that manages to strike a complete balance between creative cooking, brilliant wines, hip but relaxed atmosphere, and more-than-reasonable prices. I can’t wait to go back… is it noon yet?
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