Saturday, October 09, 2004
Le Severo
8 Rue des Plantes, Paris 14
Telephone 01-45-40-40
Le Severo is a tiny 30 seat bistro in the 14th ard in Paris south of the Tour Montparnasse. It is about a five minute bus ride or a five minute walk from the Alesia metro stop. Despite the light misting rain falling, Paris is still lovely as I walk to and from the place that has some of the best beef in all the city. Le Severo also is one great place for wine, and the Friday WinePals would be in envy of what we could have and what we would pay. There are over 100 super wines dotting the wall mounted blackboard list ranging from Mutada by Gauby, Granges des Peres, an array of Gramenon wines from the Cotes du Rhone, Breton Bourguiel and Chinon, Faugeres from Barral and many more that are all either very well priced or just above retail normal. The kitchen and restaurant are run by a former butcher, and the spot is very inviting with super fresh beef and a joyful, almost family atmosphere.
I opt for a full bottle of 2003 Domaine Gramenon La Sagesse Cotes Du Rhone priced at 30 Euros. Candidly 03 is a far cry better than 02 by a long shot. And, what's more actually very approachable already. Full of jammy Grenache and Syrah, the dark ruby red wine is full of fruit and spice. Sadly, I have not seen this bottling in the USA.
The wine is a perfect for all three dishes I ordered. The A.A.A.A. Anadoulette sausage, that is strong in scent, full in flavor and just darn tasty, to the ultra fresh and tempting rillets all the way to the excellently prepared and bavette that is smothered with perfecty cooked shallots and onions.
Le Severo is slightly off the beaten track of Paris' better bistros. Like so many that are worth the trip, this one clearly desires a dinner visit in the future.
8 Rue des Plantes, Paris 14
Telephone 01-45-40-40
Le Severo is a tiny 30 seat bistro in the 14th ard in Paris south of the Tour Montparnasse. It is about a five minute bus ride or a five minute walk from the Alesia metro stop. Despite the light misting rain falling, Paris is still lovely as I walk to and from the place that has some of the best beef in all the city. Le Severo also is one great place for wine, and the Friday WinePals would be in envy of what we could have and what we would pay. There are over 100 super wines dotting the wall mounted blackboard list ranging from Mutada by Gauby, Granges des Peres, an array of Gramenon wines from the Cotes du Rhone, Breton Bourguiel and Chinon, Faugeres from Barral and many more that are all either very well priced or just above retail normal. The kitchen and restaurant are run by a former butcher, and the spot is very inviting with super fresh beef and a joyful, almost family atmosphere.
I opt for a full bottle of 2003 Domaine Gramenon La Sagesse Cotes Du Rhone priced at 30 Euros. Candidly 03 is a far cry better than 02 by a long shot. And, what's more actually very approachable already. Full of jammy Grenache and Syrah, the dark ruby red wine is full of fruit and spice. Sadly, I have not seen this bottling in the USA.
The wine is a perfect for all three dishes I ordered. The A.A.A.A. Anadoulette sausage, that is strong in scent, full in flavor and just darn tasty, to the ultra fresh and tempting rillets all the way to the excellently prepared and bavette that is smothered with perfecty cooked shallots and onions.
Le Severo is slightly off the beaten track of Paris' better bistros. Like so many that are worth the trip, this one clearly desires a dinner visit in the future.
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