Our first dinner in Paris just had to be at Verjus, a happening wine bar in the 1st arr. mainly because we have heard so much about it. And because they don’t bother with pesky things like reservations, making it a perfect drop-in place to eat. Maria and I took the scenic route…
The scene inside was crowded and bustling, and filled with local Americans enjoying a Friday night out in a familiar setting. After waiting a bit, okay a long time, for seats at the bar, we enjoyed a lovely sparkling brut from the Jura, plus crispy pork belly with grilled/pickled chilies, raw oysters (a requirement of mine this trip), delicious buttermilk fried chicken, and a brussels sprouts dish that must have been made up that day because it is not listed on the regular menu.
Laura and Braden are the duo behind both the downstairs wine bar and the upstairs restaurant, where reservations are indeed required. Laura, here behind the bar, was so friendly and helpful amid the rush of servers taking dishes up and down the spiral staircase, handling requests from diners, and just making sure everyone was having a good time. I know we did.
x Katie
looks awesome
It was! I definitely recommend it.
thats what i like to see-a warm inviting place on a cold nite. wish i could remember the oyster bar off the rue de seine behind the church. just had a thought. there is a very nice blog for ladies called “my little paris’ you might like. have a great time and read ‘paris update’ for all the new bistros.
I love the My Little Paris blog! They have terrific and unique suggestions about what to do in Paris. Paris Update is new to me, so thanks for the tip!
If only I had arrived sooner to join you!
Next time, sweet friend. How’s DC?
I knew I should have come a day early – that counts delicious!!
It was! Next time…
everybody Loves this place!
I must get here some time..
Love your shot Katie
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You’ll love it, too, Carol!
And thanks.