What is it about France that makes me think like it’s OK to drink an full bottle of wine at the middle of the day in your hotel in Paris? I guess it’s the fact that here are so many places that make it unproblematic-nearly not possible not-to do just that.
My hands-down favorite spot in Paris for a boozy Sunday lunch is Le Verre Vol?, the classic Parisian wine bar and living proof that ease is the surprise to pleasure-and deliciousness. There’s not anything better than a leisurely lunch of shared little dishes and an appealing bottle of wine, followed by a drunken stroll along the Canal St. Martin (I have yet to fall in!), most probable followed by a siesta. Afternoons like this make me wonder, “Does life get any better than this?” and I every time turn up to the same conclusion: nope.
Thus reserve your appartment in Paris right now!
Le Verre Vol? is no mystery, but its sheltered location (only off the canal in the 10th) ensures that it’s far away enough from the visitor footprints to prevent being overrun. In addition, the chalkboard menu is in French-though the servers are easygoing and pleased to explain for English-language consumers. The Verre Vol? is part of a modern culinary thing in Paris: the wine shop - restaurant hybrid. The walls of the small room (it seats only about 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 to your house, or you can purchase one to go with lunch or dinner (in which case, you pay a 7€ corkage fee). You can also get wines by the wineglass.
The wines are gently selected from France’s most important regions and from little producers in villages you’ve possibly never heard of. The diversity and creativity that has gone into the selection is refreshing, but even more refreshing are the prices. Bottles start at around 6€ and grow from there. Servers are happy to guide you towards great worth. A friend and I once splurged on a 25€ bottle of St. Joseph and spent the rest of the day in a state of syrah-induced rapture.
And finally, Le Verre Vol? is terminally fashionable with no being over-hip. It’s nonchalant and friendly, but while you’re here, you identify you’re in the best place at the right moment. This is one spot that manages to strike a complete balance between innovative cuisine, brilliant wines, hip but pleasant ambiance, and more-than-reasonable prices. I can’t wait to go back… is it noon yet?