In the gourmet 9th arrondissement, this laid-back address cultivates a taste for authenticity in appealing, back-to-basics decor. At the helm, a couple united in their dream for a restaurant, Michelle Primc who has supervised five restaurants in Luxembourg, and her acolyte, Chef Jérémy Grosdidier, who won his spurs at Le Jules Vernes alongside Ducasse. Their credo ? Hyper-local produce, common sense, and real taste in bistronomic cuisine with head-spinning flavours, such as a knock-out mushroom tart and an Ice Cream sandwich with buckwheat honey, guaranteeing an unforgettable finale ! Pristine, 8 rue de Maubeuge, Paris 9 (09 55 67 47 54). www.pristineparis.com
