Hours: Monday thru Sunday @ 5:00 p.m.
Oh the Paris.. Oui. Surprisingly in a group of six hip Salt Lake Cityers, not a one of us had been to the Paris Bistro. So needless to say it was time. Here is what we have to say about our trip to Pairs...
What we love:
Andrew and Michelle if you will...
Unique staff: It felt as if we were surrounded by a group of characters, all the good kind.
Great staff: Almost stealthy where you wouldn't notice them swoop in to fill your water or wine glass
Mozzarella appetizer: Divine, some of the best cheese ever.
Elegant but welcoming environment: Everyone was having a great time
Desert selection: Yum
Kick ass Dijon mustard at the table: We liked to dip the bread in it
And you can't be in Paris without Wine.
Wine: The selection of Wine by the Bottle is exceptional... a bottle at almost any price range from any region. (Be ready to pay the usual 3X markup... meaning a $25 bottle at the wine store will be $75... but this goes for almost everywhere). The selection by the glass was very limited and left me wanting more variety... in fact, a lot more variety. Our server was definitely impressive in his knowledge of the wine list and not only presented the wines flawlessly, but even pronounced everything properly (which is a bit of a pet-peave of mine). Kit (our server) selected a 1er Cru White Burgundy (premiere status for French Chardonnay) that paired well with nearly everything on our table... my only complaint with our $78 bottle was that it was served in mediocre wine glasses with a heavy rolled rim... and yes I am kind of a snob when it comes to stemware!I would highly recommend Paris for the wine savvy and novice alike. Just bring a few friends so that you can choose from the “by the bottle” list.
What else we loved:
The Service: very attentive and friendly. Everyone had a great personality. Kit was awesome.
The Curry Lentil Soup: Holy Lord. That's good eatin.
The Food: Laura's take on the food: "Give the linguine a try. It a seafood melting pot if you will. definitely for the seafood fanatic. Everything was superbly fresh. For those sensitive to the 'fishyness' of seafood dishes, this is the place for you" All in all, all our dishes were great. Gnocchi, Risotto, ahi, and Michelle's big plate of meat. That's right, a big plate of meat and it was divine.
The Atmosphere: Warm and inviting, like a blanket.
The Deserts: Thoses french and their sweet treats. Pear tart, Sorbet, Chocolate Lave Yummyness and delicious desert wines.
The French Press Coffee: A wonderful touch and surprise.
The Bathrooms: Fancy and clean.
What could have been better:
The Parking: Another one of those areas that have a lot of eateries in a condensed neighborhood, but its not too difficult to find parking.
The Thermostat: We understand its winter, but there is a limit to the heat one can take.
*Andrew's Steamed Mahi initially came out over cooked (but this turned into things we loved... staff was very accommodating and brought out a cup of the amazing curried lentil soup while it was being remade)
The Paris at a glance:
Service: Excellent
Food: Tres Magnifique
Price: A pretty penny, but worth every one of them.
Bathroom: So clean you could take a nap in there.
2 comments:
Another gem of a place. I especially love the charcuterie plate, mix of meats, olives, roasted peppers etc.
Also another great location for Sunday dining.
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Stuart
http://www.gastronomicslc.com
are the fries still as good as they were in the beginning? i've heard conflicting reports.
they were worth a trip all on their own.
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