Chef-restaurateur Philippe Baranes, creator of innovative concepts, is expanding his culinary territory on rue Condorcet. Following on from Braisenville (2011) and Il Cuoco Galante (2017), this autumn he inaugurates Amaro, his first cocktail and dining bar, alongside his two tables already popular with gourmets.
Passionate about Italian culture, he is particularly interested here in the art of the Northern Italian Aperitivo, where traditional wines, spirits and cocktails are enjoyed with small snacks. The celebration of bitters is Philippe Baranes’ commitment to plant-based, technical and balanced preparations. In creating Amaro, he has selected a diversity of bitters that is unique in Paris, from the most popular references to the most cutting-edge nuggets. The vision here is to interpret bitters through an exclusive cocktail menu, broken down by strength of bitterness; for this, he calls on mixologist Julie Martin (ex Cravan). But also, to offer a wide range of gourmet accompaniments: the talents of chef Sonia Ferrazziano, express themselves to deliver together a racy menu of ciccheti, tramezzini or frittura, in perfect harmony with the beverages. With its elegant decor, open to the outside, like an ode to Venice, Amaro invites us to the dolce vita in the heart of Paris.
From Italy to France, Amaro brings together a clever selection of amari (such as Montenegro, Amaro di Farmily or Fernet Angelico), vermouths (such as Dolin de Chambéry, Punt e Mes or Mulassano) and bitters (such as Nardini, Gran Classico or Gagliardo) to conquer our Parisian palates. The selections are resolutely plant-based and evoke the taste of yesteryear: rediscover the unique flavours of gentian, myrrh, quinine and wormwood, as well as artichoke, rhubarb, aloe and bitter orange….
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SEASONAL COCKTAILS AND NEGRONIS “L’ARTE DI BERE
Today, the flavor of bitters contributes to the technical creation of the finest cocktails, where the art of drinking rhymes with controlled bitterness. Mixologist Julie Martin has created a unique menu based on Philippe Baranes’ selection. Naturally, her ten cocktails will evolve continuously as seasonal fruits and vegetables become available. Each purée or juice is homemade, and comes from conscientious sourcing where fruit is processed at the moment of harvest. In autumn, we discover “Litchi c’est fini” (herbaceous, fresh and fruity), Pisco Cuatro Gallos infused with lychees, Amaro Nardino Bassano, Chartreuse Jaune, vanilla syrup, Verjus Lehmann; “Cordialita” (fresh, umami, slightly spicy) Ulmami gin, lacto-fermented carrot water, Amaro Freimeister Kollectiv 212, wasabi and mint syrup, yellow lemon juice; “Madame Cassis” (gourmand, fruity, round) Banana-infused Nuage vodka, Clos Saint Joseph blackcurrant liqueur, Amaro Erbe Vecchio Piemontese, sugar syrup, Prosecco Artigianale.
But the diversity of incomparable Amari leaves room for more timeless cocktails like “Monsieur Duce” (slightly bitter, spicy and gourmet) clarified with milk, Cynar, mulled wine syrup, yellow lemon juice, Prosecco artigianale or “Rochechouart” (gourmand, slightly smoky, bitter, dry) Old Perth Whisky, infused with burnt pineapple peel, Audemus Sépia, Dolin Dry Vermouth, three Citrus Merlet infused with orange peel.
And who says amari, says Negroni. The Amaro menu offers 3 exclusive, cutting-edge variations on the cult cocktail created in Florence in the early 20th century: “Viale” (round, bitter) Armagnac Laballe résistance, bitter Dollin, Vermouth La Sina Rojo, Bonal; “My-Tho” (sweet and bitter) Bitter Carpano Botanical, Vermouth Berri Rosso; “Aromatic” (herbaceous, powerful bitterness, spices) Bitter Nardini, Byrrh, Botanical Spirit Di Farmily.
Last but not least, the very wide selection of bitters is offered entirely à la carte. Vermouth is served on the rocks with zest. As for aperitivi, bitters and amari, they can be extended with soda or tonic, or served as a Spritz on request.
38, rue Condorcet
75009 Paris
Open Tuesday to Saturday
6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Tel: 01 40 40 09 11
Cocktails: from €12
Selection of bitters: from €6
Wines by the glass from €6
Snacks & small dishes: between €3 and €14
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