Best Thing We Ate Today: Smoked Salmon Tartine at Cuisine de Bar by Poilâne

By Malika Dalamal

They are known for their traditional artisan breads, baked in a wood-fired oven and sold around the world, but Poilâne - the French family bakery - also has a proper restaurant in Chelsea that specialises in tartines.

These open-faced toasted sandwiches at Cuisine de Bar by Poilâne are topped with everything from smoked salmon to marinated artichokes, butter beans, chicken or avocado with chilli flakes. They make a perfect light meal or snack any time of day.