On the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin, this Provençal brasserie run by Etienne Ferreira (time spent alongside Joël Robuchon) and Quentin Lescure (ex-Pré Catelan), offers warm decor in shades of orange with wide, comfortable benchseats. On the menu, sun-blessed cuisine featuring specialities of the South such as melting “panisses” to dip in homemade “aïoli”, stuffed Niçois vegetables, and Provence’s famous beef stew. On weekends, brunch is served non-stop from 12 noon to 2 a.m ! A heartwarming address. Brasserie Valma, 45 Quai de Valmy, Paris 10. www.brasserie-valma.fr
