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Down six winding flights of stairs, across the street, and onto rue Faidherbe, the quartier’s main thoroughfare—with its poppy-themed florist, organic and biodynamic market, local post office, and neighborhood record shop—I take a quick left on the narrow, cobblestoned rue du Dahomey and another onto rue Saint-Bernard. I could do the four-minute walk in this far east section of the 11th arrondissement—my home for the past two years—with my eyes closed and still land precisely on the chocolate-meets-caramelizing-onions-scented doorstop of 5 rue Saint-Bernard.

The Crepe Shack by Mawa’s Kitchen, on the ice skating rink-side of the new D& E/Four Mountain Sports shop, was literally oozing visitors. When I stopped by, at least a dozen people were sardined into the space—befitting the "shack" moniker at just 295 square feet. A crew of five, including chef-owner Mawa McQueen herself, was busy building crepes still steaming from the hot griddles. McQueen says she served more than 600 crepes that day—no wonder the cooks were almost too worn out to tell me how it went when I returned a few days later.

This unintentional pairing might go down as my most swoonworthy of 2018. A crunchy, sugary, cinnamon-spiced, deep-fried croissant washed down with smooth, jammy cabernet sauvignon from the rink-side snack bar (as in: full bar, with snacks) operated by Sweet Coloradough of Glenwood Springs.

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I’ve seen a lot of fun and colorful drinks so far this summer, but Taco Bell’s Watermelon Freeze might just be the most Instagrammable one yet. First of all, the clear plastic cup is the perfect vessel to show off the drink’s vibrant pink color. But if I’m being honest, it’s the black candy seeds and green straw that really seal the deal for me. There is no denying this splashy (and flavorful) frozen treat was made to be photographed — and, of course, enjoyed — all summer long.

Park Lodge sits across the street from Olmsted Park on the western end of the Kendall Yards development. Chef and owner Philip Stanton said he wanted a lodge-like ambiance at the restaurant, his first, which opened in spring and is inspired by its location along the Centennial Trail overlooking the Spokane River and Peaceful Valley. The space is bright and airy, with walls of windows letting in plenty of natural light and ceilings that stretch some 25 feet high. Floors are polished concrete. Wood beams are exposed. Colors are neutral – cream, tan and charcoal – with blond wood and custom-made maple tables and benches. Seating is a mix of booths and two- and four-tops as well as a community table that sits 12 just inside the front door. Above it hangs a custom light fixture fashioned from driftwood found in the Netherlands. At the heart of the operation is an apple wood-fired grill, visible from a row of booths located between the bar and semi-open kitchen. Stanton uses it to build flavor in his dishes, which he describes as locally inspired scratch-made comfort food with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Asian influences. He’s classically trained and spent time apprenticing in Paris, and French dishes and culinary techniques are evident in his offerings. Mainstays include elegantly plated Muscovy duck breast with treatments that change with the seasons, a seven-vegetable tagine with couscous and honey-mint yogurt, and a risotto with seasonal ingredients. 411 N. Nettleton St. (509) 340-9347. parklodgerestaurant.com.

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Fatty fish also provide vitamin E, a crucial antioxidant. Vitamin E protects the skin from inflammation and harmful free radicals.

We’re off and running. CMP bill was a higher than it normally is.  That’s  a heater to keep seedlings warm.

Adam Hegsted’s newest restaurant celebrates one of his favorite, local, natural ingredients. Honey isn’t found in every menu item at Honey Eatery & Social Club – but almost. The Scotch egg is served with honey mustard. The house burger comes with honey-bacon jam. The pulled pork sandwich features honey-vinegar sauce. The Honey Fried Chicken is topped with honey butter. The cedar-cooked Idaho trout includes a honey glaze. Breakfasts come with toast with honey. Anyway, you get the idea. Entrees are contemporary, fun and elevated comfort foods at approachable price points – something for which Hegsted is known. The eatery, located on the main floor, is open for breakfast, lunch and (very) early dinner. It offers an eclectic, boho-chic vibe. The ceiling is high and tan-painted pressed tin. Chairs are metal and colored orange, yellow, white and black. Stained glass evokes honeycomb. Murals on the walls feature flowers and a honey bee. The subterranean tapas bar and lounge, or social club, is open evenings. The focus here is craft cocktails and small plates. The ambiance is more intimate than upstairs, with low lighting and a low-slung ceiling, exposed red brick and dark, tufted armchairs. 317 Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 930-1514. honeyeateryandsocialclub.com.

An update on the Parisian classic—tartare made with lean veal, salty roe, and a smoky pecorino dressing. Get the recipe for Veal Tartare with Trout Roe, Capers, and Fiore Sardo Dressing »

Anyone who believes that brownies should be chewy, not cakey, should make these. This recipe includes an entire cup of sunflower seed butter and coconut oil, and there’s no flour in sight, so you know the end results are as fudgy as the name promises.