2 Days in Paris: Authentic Bistros and Hidden Gems Locals Love

"In a quiet corner of the 20th arrondissement known for its residential alleys, Dandelion has not-so-quietly become the area’s dining destination. The first solo project from Chef Antoine Villard and sommelière Morgane Souris, Dandelion sits comfortably between casual neighborhood bistro and neo-bistro — an evolution of the format that saw chefs taking their fine-dining chops and making meals more relaxed, creative and affordable. Decoratively speaking, there’s more approachability: ceramic tableware where no two pieces are the same, antique light fixtures, rough-hewn wood tables. Those elements are all in place at Dandelion , along with a hyperseasonal menu that combines broad influences. There’s also always a fresh pasta dish on the menu as a nod to Villard’s upbringing on the French-Italian border." - Lindsey Tramuta