Tiny Argentine storefront near République running a steady lunch trade of handmade empanadas. The counter slings everything from classic spicy beef to smash burger fillings, packing orders for takeout or a fast bite at the few tables.
Unpretentious neighborhood bar sitting along a pedestrian passage in the 10th arrondissement. Cheap pints and Turkish flatbreads cross the counter all night, with the drinking spilling straight out onto the paved laneway.
Minimalist Sentier pizzeria baking thick Detroit-style pies with crispy, caramelized edges. Deep rectangular pans hit the table for mixing and matching slices or splitting whole pizzas in a warm, stylish dining room.
Tight, buzzy 18th arrondissement dining room serving plated Turkish döner, meze, and natural wine. Elbow-to-elbow tables fill up late into the night for free-range chicken from the spit and house-baked bread.
Minimalist dining room with concrete floors and light wood, serving a singular, artistic tasting menu. Each course arrives as a surprise, plated on bespoke ceramics from Scandinavian and Japanese artists.
