Just back from a walk around some of the neighborhood to see the changes since here last. Quite a few changes.

I also stopped in to Violon to see if they could take me this evening. Same table tonight, so will have fine dining again this evening. You all know that I am fond of Violon. Can hardly beat the experience all the way around...also nearby!

a bientot....

Joan

Gracejoan, so glad that you are back and sharing your delicious Paris experiences with Fodorites again. Joyeux Noel.

Shared the pics with DH and we're drooling! Now see, I've considered going to Violon but this just closes the deal for May trip. So keep the pics coming so we will narrow more choices! Please

The scallops ar fabulous looking. I cannot move on. Yummo!

Somehow I always seem to look at your delicious meal photos when I'm hungry. I enjoy them a lot but may have to adjust my timing!

Have a wonderful (short) trip, this time. Look forward to following you around. And thanks for taking us with you.

I'm inspired. I will check Violin for the lunch specials when we are briefly in Paris next Sept/Oct.

I did have dinner before looking but now I want hot chocolate.

So pleased to see that Gracejoan is being treated well on this thread....!!
Thank you for reporting from Paris !!!

Looks like a lot of comments have been removed. The moderators are active! Guess we can thank them for being so..but do wonder what they were and the whyfore.

a bientot..

Joan

Hi Joan:

Just curious about the changes you've noticed in your neighbourhood since your last visit. Can you share a few of your observations? Thanks!

Oh, I think it was the same generously proportioned person posting over and over again.

Great report as usual. Please, more!

Enjoying - more please!

All looks soooo good, Joan! Enjoy, enjoy! We leave in 15 days - super excited.

I say don't waste another second on the haters and nasties and what they say (removed or not). Don't give them any attention, since they desperately seem to need.

That is slightly amusing, in the context. ;-)

Joan:

Thanks so much for the email link..just as I saw it I received an email from Violon confirming my reservation for Xmas eve! I dont know whether is was through Mme.Constant's attention or just the normal answering order, but I am relieved! I leave here two weeks from today and arrive the following morning...I cannot wait!!

Again , thank you.....Vicki

Vicki - Glad you are all set with Violon d'Ingres for Christmas Eve..Maybe a combination of your reeiving the reply..just glad you are now all set. I am sure that you will enjoy!!

Here are pics from Tuesday evening at Violon for me. Great evening. The place was hopping. I arrived about 8:15 and a couple early arrival tables and from then on all French, I think. I left about 11:15..nice, nice evening. I had not had frog legs in a very long time!

Frog legs

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Perch

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Very chocolate and I put whatever on top

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Now in London..Eurostar yesterday. I went to nearby pub "The Surprise" and had a bowl of pumpkin soup and a garden salad. Hit the spot for the evening...then early to bed..was tired. About to walk up to Kings Road and a bite of breakfast of some sort...will take camera!!

a bientot....

Joan

Just returned from a bit to eat...walked up to Kings Road and passed a Starbucks and then found a little place called Letos..had a croissante and tea..took below pic on way out...COLD in London!!!

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a bientot...

Joan

The Letos pic looks more like Paris than London. Post us some pics from Harrod's store windows. I would so love to see how they decorate for the holidays.

Enjoyed your post. No I do NOT have flash pics in nice restaurants. In fact I try to be very unnoticed in my picture taking. I would not hold a plate up to take a picture of it! My camera is far from being anything fancy or expensive. And you are very correct in the lack of art..just simple pics for those who seem to enjoy them.

Yes, Letos does look like it must be in Paris!

Sorry, but I am heading back to Paris tomorrow and will not be able to get pics of Harrod's. I have an early Christmas celebration tomorrow evening in Paris.

a bientot...
Joan

And I'm heading to London on Sunday, ha ha! But just one day.