Where to eat in Paris when you haven't planned ahead

My go-to spots for last-minute dining

I spill a lot of words counseling people to book ahead - reminding them that Paris is the most visited city in the world and that we’re all aiming to book the same tiny restaurants. People who are used to winging it at home - showing up without reservations and hoping to wait until a table opens up - are often surprised to learn that small Paris restaur…