The Food Market hosts a special spicy and fiery edition this April

Get ready to excite your taste buds! Fans of bold flavors and the adventurous spice lovers are invited to mark their calendars for April 16, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM, at the Food Market. Head over to the strip between Belleville and Ménilmontant for a new spicy edition that promises to bid farewell to the cold and kick off the spring season in style!

Back in April, Food Market showcased the spiciest dishes on the Scoville scale, featuring a tasting booth of fiery hot sauces and hot, hot, hot restaurants. And guess what—it's happening again this year!

From 100 to over a million on the Scoville scale, Hot in Here invites you to its spicy booth for a tasting of hot sauces and a Russian roulette game to test your heat tolerance and challenge friends in a fiery showdown.

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And then, among the spicy dishes to savor during this edition: Bang Bang with its wings inspired by “Hot Ones,” from mild to fiery hot; Pezzopane offering twisted paninis; Rôtisserie Segar with its reinvented hot sandwiches; Pas Cher serving up a spicy burger loaded with a whole, unmissable chili; Oté with its sausage rougail; Munch and its indulgent bagels; and BMK with its fiery mafé that’s sure to kickstart your senses.

Munch: New York-style bagels right in the heart of Batignolles
In the Batignolles neighborhood, Munch brings a fresh New York vibe to the Parisian dining scene. Featuring sourdough bagels, seasonal ingredients, and sharp, flavorful recipes, it’s the perfect spot for a quick and satisfying bite. [Read more]

Oté, street-food classics from Reunion Island
In a pop atmosphere of intense red, blue and yellow colors, Oté serves up classic Reunionese street-food dishes. [Read more]

BMK Folie-Bamako: the new African canteen in Paris 11th arrondissement
At BMK Folie-Bamako in Paris 11th arrondissement, you can enjoy flavorful, original and homemade African dishes. Treat yourselves to traditional ingredients and recipes with a twist. Meet in the Folie Méricourt area in Paris to give this experience a try. [Read more]

Pas Cher, the cheapest burger and coffeeshop in the 10th arrondissement
In the heart of the Saint-Martin covered market, Pas Cher is as simple as its title: a counter, homemade burgers served with a smile, all at mini prices. And that's all there is to it. [Read more]

Pezzopane: the family-run Italian sandwich shop with gourmet paninos in the Marais district
In the Marais district of Paris, Pezzopane invites you to Italy with its paninos featuring authentic Neapolitan recipes prepared in-house with 100% Italian products. Here, indulgence is a family affair, from sandwiches to desserts! [Read more]

On the sweet side too, things are about to get spicy, with Miliki’s rich chocolate-chili delight and Craving Cookies’ daring roulette of poisoned cookies. So, how far are you willing to push your limits on the Scoville scale?