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Fabulous traditional bakery with naturally leavened bread, orange-blossom brioche and
es-
cargots
(similar to cinnamon rolls) in four decadent flavours - pistachio and chocolate, any-
one? The bakery itself dates back to 1889.
TRADITIONAL FRENCH
LA CANTINE DE QUENTIN
01 42 02 40 32; 52 rue Bichat, 10e; lunch menu €16.50;
noon-2.30pm
Tue-Sun, shop 10am-7.30pm; Jacques Bonsergent or Gare de l'Est)
A bewitching combination of gourmet food shop and lunchtime bistro, La Cantine de
Quentin stocks quality products from the countryside (cassoulet, charcuterie, wine, tapen-
ade, vinegar, mushrooms), many of which find their way into the back-room kitchen. You
won't leave empty handed.
INDIAN, VEGETARIAN
KRISHNA BHAVAN
dishes €4.50-6; 11am-10.30pm; ; La Chapelle)
This is about as authentic an Indian vegetarian canteen as you'll find in Paris. If in doubt as
to what to order, ask for a
thaali,
a circular steel tray with samosas, dosas and other wrapped
goodies. Wash it all down with a yoghurt-based lassi, which comes in five flavours, includ-
ing mango and rose. There's more seating across the street.
CAFE
SÉSAME
€8-13.50; 9am-midnight Mon-Fri, from 10am Sat & Sun; ; République or Jacques Bonsergent)
Whether you're in search of an artsy canal-side hangout or a picnic to go, this winning pink-
hued cafe has all the goods, from psychedelic-coloured cupcakes and bagel sandwiches to
salads (eg smoked duck), soups and death-by-chocolate upside-down brownie.
PIZZA
PINK FLAMINGO
€11.50-17; 7-11.30pm Mon-Thu, noon-3pm & 7-11.30pm Fri-Sun; ; Jacques Bonsergent)
Not another pizza place?
Mais non, chérie!
Once the weather warms up, the Flamingo un-
veils its secret weapon - pink helium balloons that the delivery guy uses to locate you and
your perfect canal-side picnic spot (GPS not needed).
Order a Poulidor (duck, apple and chèvre) or a Basquiat (gorgonzola, figs and cured
ham), pop into Le Verre Volé across the canal for the perfect bottle of vino and you're set.
