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Laidback Feb 25th, 2013 04:55 AM

Joan,

That's a new one for us. Should we give Restaurant de la Tour a try? Please give the two Catherines our regards. So sorry we will miss you but we are enjoying the 82 degree weather here today and are meeting our French teacher at the beach for lunch. Happy travels!

gracejoan Feb 25th, 2013 05:16 AM

Jim/Pat,

Yes, I think so..a nice mixture. We like the CC and CasseNoix, but also the quieter, more relaxed type places too, now and then. 100% French when I have been there....Casse Noix most of time, too..but since I have been telling people about it???

You will notice many places have closed and talk of some very large places maybe closing soon....like FNAC on Champs Elysees..some other places have opened..I know you will like 100 Les Taillevent and it is open 7 days, nights...I will send you the name of the Directeur for making your reservations! I did send you Florent's address, didn't I?

I know you like the warm weather...this makes you walk faster and is good excercise for you!!

a bientot....

Joan

welltraveledbrit Feb 26th, 2013 02:01 AM

Joan and for anyone else who might be interested...
Just in case you find yourself in the Marais in need of something sweet, I thought I'd let you know about L'Éclair de Génie which opened recently at 14 Rue Pavée just off Rue Rosier.

The eclairs are spectacular and I've put some pictures up on my blog. the salted caramel butter one was amazing. Maybe I need to go back to try the rose one today? Highly recommended.
http://somuchmoretosee.blogspot.fr/2...r-is-king.html

gracejoan Feb 26th, 2013 04:28 AM

WTB....Looks good!! You will need to keep returning to try all!!

Nice to see the sun today. Did go to Cafe Constant for lunch. They are mostly finished with the changes..lots of small stuff now. It is dressed up a bit, now!! I will post the pics soon.

WTB have you given Reed and 110 Les Taillevent a try?

a bientot....

Joan

gracejoan Feb 26th, 2013 07:22 AM

Photos from lunch today

Café Constant Lunch today


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We did enjoy….

A bientot…

Joan

yestravel Feb 26th, 2013 08:15 AM

Hi! Looks delicious. what are the lunchtime hours there? If we got there 1 o r 1:30 would we likely have to wait? May try to get over there for lunch tomorrow. Will let u know if we think we will. Maybe u can pop over for a drink with us. Not sure what will be tomorrow.

gracejoan Feb 26th, 2013 09:03 AM

After 2:30 would work..they have what they call a late lunch time, too..If you make it I will certainky drop by!!

a bientot...

Joan

Boys are on their way for some mint tea.....

gracejoan Feb 27th, 2013 12:44 AM

Photos of Café Constant – after!

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Still little things to do..working on something for doorway and pics for the walls etc.

It is just a bit fancier….

A bientot…

Joan

Laidback Feb 27th, 2013 09:11 AM

This does look a bit glitzy!

sueb08 Feb 27th, 2013 03:55 PM

What a nice change........

gracejoan Feb 27th, 2013 10:33 PM

It grows on you..when they get whatever at entrance and some pics and things on the wall it will be fine. I just makes it look a bit fancier.
You did notice that it is C at door way in 2 pics..discuussing doorway treatment with someone....

a bientot...

Joan

welltraveledbrit Feb 28th, 2013 01:10 AM

Joan,
I will certainly give Reed and 110 Les Taillevent a try :)
Though I must admit I am being defeated by the cream here in France!

lrock Feb 28th, 2013 01:21 AM

Joan,

We made reservations for Thursday March 14 at 7pm for Reed. We can't wait. We leave for Rome tomorrow with all the craziness that is going on with the Pope. It should be fun! Thank you so much for Catherine's e-mail and stop in and join us if you get the chance. I can't beleive it is already here!!!!!

Lisa

cornelius01 Feb 28th, 2013 05:51 AM

Irock,
May I ask how you are getting from Rome to Paris as we are planning on doing the same thing?

lrock5 Feb 28th, 2013 06:25 AM

We will actually be coming from Sicily but we are using Easyjet.

Laidback Feb 28th, 2013 08:00 AM

Yes, I did recognize C at the doorway.

gracejoan Feb 28th, 2013 08:21 AM

Saw Christian there this morning and he actually said in English "see you later".....

Off to Reed this evening.....

a bientot..

Joan

Laidback Feb 28th, 2013 08:45 AM

Give Catherine Reed our regards and tell her we will see her in April. Enjoy your dinner tonight.

gracejoan Feb 28th, 2013 11:50 AM

Hi Pat/Jim..

I did give her your regards and told her it would be April before you were there.

She would like to join me at 110 Les Taillevent on Sunday. I have asked Amanda to join us and waiting for her reply before contacting them...You probably do not know Amanda..a neice of Mad..

Great dinner..will post tomorrow....

a bientot...

Joan

yestravel Feb 28th, 2013 02:20 PM

Okay -- only been home a few hours and I'm jealous already!!! What did you eat at Reed? I need to live vicariously. So sorry we never could make it to 110 Les Tallivent -- oh well, next trip.


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