Actually, Mon, my guess for you was your Chez Maître Paul restaurant rec. All your reviews are WONDERFUL but that one stands out in my mind.

My guess for StCirq is her fave hotel, Hôtel des France Invalides but I'm hoping it's something more pithy.


I'm hoping in the future to see quotes from CigaleChanta since she's regaled us with great info on jazz haunts (I actually created a jazz listing from her recs) and SFowler since she was my greatest Parisophile influence (along with you, Monica) when I first happend upon Fodor's. And of course, BTilke has long been a Paris expert!! Glad to see she's in the France guide.

Probably not Beatchick. The last time I was there was in 2002! Maybe Chez Marianne or Bistrot de l’Oulette.

Monica

Holy Hermes, how you all fall all over each other. It is so sickening--I am gagging right now. You all act as though Carine Roitfeld complimented you on your boots. You aren't being quoted in French Vogue you know, sweetie.

Now that would be something to brag about.

The Great and Powerful Thingorjus

Well, I wasn't quoted in French Vogue BUT my photo was used on NYMag.com's website! And I'm not the type to care if someone compliments me on my boots. Surely you know me by now!

You needn't be so bitter, thin, it's so transparent. And besides, it sounds as if you're quoting someone else. You wouldn't happen to have a negative influence in your life, one who is upset that people aren't falling all over him/her? If so, I'm sorry you've been roped into that. Hmmm, and I thought you & I were friends? Oh well, life goes on.

I'm not here to engage in fruitless arguments nor to bow to negativity. Have a great weekend. Ciao, dahling!

What? Huh? My post was a joke. When have I ever been serious on this forum?

What would I ever be bitter about?

I guess you really never got me.

The Great and Powerful Thingorjus

I can't begin to imagine what I might have said to get quoted.

I posted a Paris with teens trip report in 2005, but it only got one response, so it can't have been very interesting. I've answered a few questions from time to time, so I am looking forward to receiving my Guide (sent to the UK, thanks Katie) to see what Pearl of Wisdom has granted me the honour of getting in print, even if it's not Vogue!

Also, I too am surprised that our friend audere does not appear on the London list.

Congratulations to everyone else who has been quoted.

I'm sorry, thin. You know I love you! I suppose I read your post in haste. My grandest apologies to The Great and Powerful Thingorjus (The Just). ;D

Now, I have a question. A few posts back when you asked "What is up with this, Mary?", was that directed at me or to Marys in general?

Cheerio, Marginal_Margiela!

I'm going to have to pick up a new London guide to see your quote, julia_t.

Ohhhhhhhhhh, I get it now. You are Mary C--Beatchick. I always get you confused with Bookchick. I couldn't understand for the life of me why you would attack me like that when I was being obviously facetious.

Now I understand completely.

Did you and that other person you wrote about have a tiff? I know nothing about that.

Mary is a "gay" diminutive.

Thingorjus

But it's the Paris guide I'm in, Beatchick, same as you!

I don't visit London enough to be able to offer much information - there are so many others much more knowledgeable about London than I!

"Mary is a 'gay' diminutive."
Oui, I know! Just trying to be funny.

Sorry, 'bout that Julia_t. Then I shall look for you when I receive the book! Of all the great posters on this forum and all their great collective wisdom, I really can't imagine what I could have said that made it into this book.

I received my Paris 2008 book today! I see lots of quotes including Beatchick, StCirq, Scarlet, etc. Still looking for mine.

Thanks again FODORS for the book. I love the format, photos, and pull out map.

Monica

I was wondering what I said in my quote, I ordered the Italy book instead because that is where I am going next, trying to be practical.

I have already written to Katie that it is an honor!

Found it! Page 286: "You can't miss L'As du Fallafel [You'll see] lots of people enjoying their food. There are other fallafel places, but apparently this one is the best and I loved what I ate."

I see that Scarlet and Elvira are quoted twice. Lots of great word-of-mouth in this book.

Monica

Interesting, thanks.

SeaUrchin, you are on page 101, which is the first page of the "Montmartre" section. On that page with your quote is a picture of dancers of the Moulin Rouge caberet. Your quote:

"The Moulin Rouge is pleasant entertainment, nice show, great historical setting, fun evening."

Monica

thanks monica.

Monica, thanks for e-mailing me quote - you're totally awesome!!

And thanks for posting other quotes!

Is the book on the market now ?

I believe it was released on the 28th, Mimi!!

monica, thanks! Twice and so was Elvira?
Looking forward to getting my book