Pleasant simplicity with a touch of personality—that’s what explains the success of Pristine, run by Michelle and Jérémy. We love the variety and open-mindedness that, even on a short menu, allow for flavors from diverse regions within a decidedly plant-based framework: artichoke, grapefruit, and spinach ajo blanco, char-grilled fennel with mille-frites and green pepper sauce, and a brown butter and buckwheat honey ice cream sandwich…