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The Scene – If Balthazar spawned a small child, it would look like Belleville, with its tin ceilings, tiny-tiled floors, bar back glittering with wine glasses, and enormous distressed mirrors scribbled with plats du jour. Although the environs are tres Francais, the crowd, with its briefcases and baby strollers, couldn't be more Park Slope. Casual, conversation-packed meals unfold easily, despite the shiftless service. – – The Food – Bistro menus like Belleville's are the French equivalents of American diners'--they're homey and satisfying, but no one expects flawless…