Vandal

Here’s a sandwichery that’s earned its reputation as the neighborhood iconoclast! Just a short trail of breadcrumbs away from the Buttes Chaumont park, lovebirds Alix Devallois (a photo stylist) and Paul Landre (ex-Racines, Agapé and Le Petit Keller) have partnered up with Clara Woog (the former community manager at GiftShop) in order to shake up the surrounding area with their hearty and expertly crafted sammies. Sitting squarely around a communal table in a space done up with a lot of waxed concrete, the last time we went we opted for the Vandal Boulettes sandwich featuring some incredibly tender chicken meatballs drenched in a perfectly balanced tomato sauce, plus sweet pickled peppers and shaved Parmesan, all tucked into a plump challah-style brioche bun made by Union Boulangerie – with the option to dip it in homemade ketchup if you so please. FYI: “miniature” versions of the sandwich are also available for half the price, but only a third of the meatballs. Feeling more surf than turf? The Vandal Spicy Sardines sandwich compiles the aforementioned spiced fish with seasonal vegetables (carrots, beets, pickled radish, onion and turnips), fresh herbs and sriracha mayo in between two slices of white bread – much like the vegetarian sandwich with marinated eggs. And for dessert, there’s a mouthwatering apple crumble with almonds and pumpkin seeds, tickled by mascarpone cream. // Maria Mariaux

FEELING THIRSTY? : There’s no beer or coffee, but there are Voyou sodas (ginger beer or sparkling lemonade) and BOS rooibos iced tea, all of which are organic and sold for the same price (€4 for 250 ml), along with flat or sparkling water for the more traditional among you (€4 as well).
PRICE: : Set menus €13-16, sandwiches €5-12, desserts €5.