Petite Cerise

In a city awash in French-inspired bistros, Petite Cerise hits a high note. On a chilly night, we endorse the onion soup that teeters right on the (welcome) edge of “too much cheese,” as well as the roast chicken with brown-butter jus. For a more casual meal, stop into the bright and airy Shaw space for a lunchtime sandwich made with loaves from of-the-moment bakery Manifest Bread. Salads are great, too—we’re particularly charmed by the mix of silky pear and crunchy celery.