Paris GTG - October 21
 

Alone in Paris postings have indicated interest in a Paris GTG for October 21. There are several of us Fodorites planning on attending so far. Please sign on here if you are interested for drinks or a light supper that (early?) evening. Cafe suggestions welcome!

Thanks travelchat for starting this new thread. I look forward to the opportunity to meet up with others on Wednesday, October 21, 2015.

tC

Yes, DH and I would be happy to join you and will stay in touch as the time gets closer. We are staying in the 5th.

Yes, Travelchat, thanks very much. I am looking forward to seeing everyone.
I will be staying in the Sixth.

I'd be delighted to come.
I'm in Paris every week, and will do my best to come !

Café : I love the Green Linnet, in the , errr, central.
http://www.thegreenlinnet.com/abouteng.html

The Green Linnet, isn't that where our friend Bruce McAleer, a/k/a French Mystique Tours, works some evenings? That would be a treat.

A couple of years ago, we had a GTG at Bouillon Racine. The bar area is lovely and it was quiet enough to chat...fairly central and close to Metro...

I'm with Traviata - Bouillon Racine would be my choice.

I am game for either location. Looking forward to meeting each and everyone who is able to attend.

tC

Just topping this thread to ensure others who might be interested in joining us are aware we are meeting in the late afternoon or evening of Wednesday, October 21. It looks like our destination is not yet determined, but we will be meeting somewhere.

tC

Still hoping to see you there.....!

I'll be there.
don't forget to say where and when.

I'd love to meet at Boullion Racine - 5:00 pm, Wednesday, 10/21 if that works for all interested. Reservation needed once we know how many? Or, not necessary for drinks and perhaps dinner TBD? Advise please, those of you who have been to a Fodorite GTG.

Thanks travelchat for taking the bull by the horns and making a decision about time and place. By my review, I think at this time there are six of us - travelchat, cynthia_booker, Traviata and DH, Pariswat and myself (teacherCanada).

We would certainly welcome others who are in Paris on Wednesday, October 21 to join us.

Hi
Bouillon Racine is great.
5pm is early afternoon for me - do you plan a drink or dinner or ?
I am usually free around 8 but can come around 6 if only drink planned.
Mvg

Our plans are still in flux for that night, but, right now it seems we will be available around 5:00, not later on. Hope that can work......

17:00 is time for just drinks, isn't it? How could reservations be necessary for a drink?

In any case, the website says this, which is good news:
<I>De 15h à 19h, le Bouillon fait également salon de thé et propose un Happy Hour de 17h à 19h.</I>

Kerouac.........will you be joining us????????? That would be great!

Kerouac, sometimes when one has a large-ish group at certain places in the US--even just for cocktails, they prefer that you have a reservation---so that they can set up a table….

Really looking forward to my first Fodorite GTG. Drinks at 5:00 and then if anyone wants to stay on for dinner that would work for me.

Traviata, you are familiar with Boullion Racine - is it likely we would be seated upstairs? In which case, those attending would need to be aware to look both places for our group.

Pariswat, by all means, come at 6:00.

Kerouac, get over yourself. :) Socialworker, thank you for clarifying my point.

Whoopee - Happy Hour! Can't wait.

Yes, you might be seated upstairs if you stay to eat....I am not sure when they open that room as we have always sat downstairs........the bar is as soon as you walk in, so no problem being seen there...

I'd love to go, but I'll be on a plane back from a week in Venice.

I have made a reservation for six at 17:00 hrs. It is under my name - Cooper - and Fodor's. I will enjoy the drinks and likely stay for dinner. Hopefully, others can join us. See you Wednesday, October 21 at Bouillon Racine.

tC

On my calendar. See you there. Thanks for making the arrangements.

Expect to be there for drinks........

See you there!

Hi! I know I'm late to the party but if there is still time please include me in the guest list for cocktails. I arrive in Paris on that very day 21 Oct and if I'm still awake after a cocktail or two will probably also want to have supper.

Looking forward to meeting fellow travelers. See you Wednesday, October 21 at Bouillon Racine.

Pat.

Will be there around 6 ! Will stay with whoever is hungry and not yet drunk :-)

That's wonderful Pat - see you there.

tC

teacherCanada
Looks like we're all set! Thanks for making a reservation. I will plan to stay on for dinner also if I haven't been over served. :)

Presently in Paris. The weather is cool and cloudy - but there is warmth everywhere. I look forward to meeting everyone on Wednesday afternoon and eve. If there are any people with last minute opportunities to join us, I am sure you will be welcomed. Bouillon Racine at 17:00 hrs or later if that works better for you.

tC

Will see you tonight around 5-5:30.......cannot stay for dinner due to a previous engagement, but, will be there for drinks....eager!!

Hoping to hear how it went…...

I already know. ;-)

<I already know. ;-)>

... and you're not telling?

Who knew you were so discreet, let hope someone else spills the beans :)

Well

Teacher was supposed to make a report, since he was very active in organizing the meeting.

So, I'll spill the beans then.
We met (I arrive late (complete with helmet) so cannot tell much about the first part) and stayed for dinner for 5 of us, after some left after taking an 'apéritif' I guess.

I spent a lovely dinner, the food was ok, (didn't like the dessert), the place is really beautiful - Art Déco we would say, combination of glass, steel (iron), of end 19th, start of 20th century.

Conversation was very agreable. Looking forward to other as nice GTG's.

Service was above ok, wanted to leave a tip because they were quite helpful, forgot and following my habits, didn't..

(And I have now a canadian pin on my jacket...).

Thanks again to those who organized and those who came !

Will add my two cents worth: all who attended were exceedingly charming and the venue was beautiful. Anyone who was not there, really missed out.

I wish Fodor's had an edit function. I should have mentioned the gifts distributed by teacherCanada! A very special touch, indeed.

Sounds great!!

DH and I were so glad to be there, even though we could not stay for dinner. It was great to meet all of you and we are already looking forward to the next one.

Thanks to all who helped make this happen......the only thing better than reading Fodor's is meeting Fodor's in person!!