Paris.

Canal Saint-Martin brunch spot on Rue Lucien Sampaix; the savoury stack with bourbon butter is the only order that matters.

Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière bistro where Thomas Brachet's handmade saucisse-purée in sticky jus is the only order that matters.

Montmartre sandwich spot doing croque variations worth the Rue des Trois Frères detour — order the Croque Mam'zelle.

Vegetarian small plates in the Marais — the hummus alone justifies the reservation.

Lebanese sharing plates in Montmartre's Rue Ramey — the feta cheesecake baklava alone justifies the trip.

Natural wine bar in the 15ᵉ where Simon's negroni variations and spot-on wine pairings justify the trek to Croix Nivert.

French-Korean tasting menus in Montmartre, four courses from €55 — the scallop starter alone justifies the booking.

Lebanese cooking on Rue Mazarine in the 6ᵉ — the mezze spread here is the whole point.

Modern European cooking in the 9ᵉ with a rotating menu — the beef tartare with parmesan is the one to order.