"Regulars cram into this Belleville café every day at lunchtime to take advantage of the house-special roast chicken that defies inflation with its stalwart price tag of €6.86. Economic wizardry notwithstanding, the dish is simple French cooking at its finest. The crisp-skinned chicken is perfectly paired with golden frites ideal for dragging through the pool of herbaceous jus. Skip the sad appetizers to ensure you’re able to obey the owner’s remonstration—he's ready to scold anyone who doesn’t join the clean-plate club. And go for the lemon pie with a layer of almond sponge and topped with ethereal, marshmallowy meringue that’s housed in the dessert cupboard jammed in between the bar and the toilet houses. photo credit: Wenkang Shan" - Emily Monaco