Chez Ramona 17 R. Ramponeau, 20th (01-46-36-83-55). Tiny, funky Spanish restaurant that’s a neighborhood institution.
Cosmic Galerie 7–9 R. de l’Équerre, 19th (01-42-71-72-73). Edgy gallery in a small 1930s-vintage former garage.
Aux Folies 8 R. de Belleville, 20th (01-46-36-65-98)
Galerie Jocelyn Wolff 78 R. Julien-Lacroix, 20th (01-42-03-05-65). One of the best contemporary art galleries in the city.
Lao Siam 49 R. de Belleville, 19th (01-40-40-09-68)
Lou Pascalou 14 R. des Panoyaux, 20th (01-46-36-78-10). Lively café-bar that draws a local crowd.
Marché De Belleville Open-air market on the Boulevard de Belleville, Tuesday and Friday mornings.
Mon Oncle le Vigneron 2 R. Pradier, 19th (01-42-00-43-30). Friendly wine shop that serves light eats in the evening.
Mukura 82 R. Rébeval, 20th (01-42-49-34-05). Cheap Colombian place that pulls in arty types.
La Pelouse 86 R. Botzaris, 19th (01-42-08-45-13)
Quedubon 22 R. du Plateau, 19th (01-42-38-18-65)
La Vielleuse 2 R. de Belleville, 20th (01-43-58-06-38)