L’Entêtée

Early reviews of this spot in the southern 14th pronounced it the "new Spring," presumably because of its young chef, creative cooking, small space, and out-of-the-way location. In actuality, the scene is much more relaxed and local - nothing like Daniel Rose's scenester spot in the 9th. The cooking from 31 year-old chef Julie Ferrault is astonishingly good when she hits it, merely boring when she doesn't. Soft grey walls, pretty lighting, fresh flowers, and four-ply toilet paper tell you that a girl is running this show. Only €20 at lunch and €30 at dinner. Closed Saturday lunch and all day Sunday and Monday.