Food Scene
Chacun fait
32 Rue de la VilletteGreat little bistro serving exceptional food.
Cheval d'Or
21 Rue de la VilletteExcellent Chinese food.
Tomadini
120 Rue de BellevilleGood independent bakery with lovely baguettes.
Gregory Desfoux
112 Rue de BellevilleThe croissants...
Essentials
MOprixMO 19éme
10 Rue FessartSurprisingly good selection and nearly always open.
Drinks & Nightlife
Le Bariolé
103 Rue de BellevilleFriendly staff, reasonable prices and good basic food.
Shopping
O Divine Grocery
130 Rue de BellevilleExcellent local and organic food produce.
Fromagerie Beaufils
118 Rue de BellevilleCheese to die for.
Boucherie Des Buttes
222 Rue de BellevilleThe best butchers in the area.
Ma Cave en Ville
105 Rue de BellevilleGreat wine shop with helpful staff and their own champagne.
Parks & Nature
Buttes Chaumont station
Paris's version of Central Park, only less flat.
Getting Around
Jourdain station
Line 11 gets you to Châtelet in 10 minutes.