Bouche - Review - 11th Arr. - Paris - The Infatuation

"Small plates and natural wine aren’t exactly an unfamiliar formula for the 11th, but the way they’re done up at this design-y restaurant and wine bar is a refreshing change from the usual setup of tight spaces, tiled floors, and rickety old tables and chairs. For one, the Brutalist space looks like it could have been plucked from the artsy Kreuzkölln district in Berlin with exposed stone and sparse decor beyond dried flowers and candlelight. There’s also the seasonal menu that rotates every few weeks and pulls inspiration from beyond France. You can expect dishes like octopus okonomiyaki coated with lardo, and butter-and-cream-coated mushroom raviolo that go well with their natural and biodynamic wines. If you’re more in the cocktail camp, go for the mezcal, lime, and coconut milk slushy." - Lindsey Tramuta