gracejoan3

I did get the word from weekender that he IS going to make it to Paris on Friday Dec 14 and will then be able to join in for our farewell dinner at Reed. Florent was in touch with him too and he sent me an email that he has flights and l'Abbaye booked! He is off to Hong Kong tomorrow!!

More after lunch and with photos....

a bientot..

Joan

gracejoan3

Mick and I went to Casse Noix for lunch..Jonnie had some leg problems,

Grey out and some light rain. We walked over and did not need an umbrella. It has drizzled some.

I do like the place. here are some lunch photos:

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Mick had entree and dessert and I had entree and plat. You can see the tureen with the rice pudding..more than enouhg for 2! The plat was a mashed potatoe and fish..very good.

a bientot...

Joan

Printemps

Hi,
What a pleasure to wake up on a very dark, very rainy day and see your wonderful photos.
Thanks so much for posting for us 'stay-at-homes'. Hope to be in Paris next year and
plan to visit some of the places you have dined at. Your reports are very much appreciated.
Thanks again.

sueb08

Hi Joan
it looks like you are settled in and enjoying everything. I loved your food pictures. I should have gone to Cafe Noix on my last trip. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow.

waterdog

Joan,
Welcome back to Paris. Here is hoping your trip is a good one. Happy Thanksgiving, wish we were there to join you all. Maybe next year.

gracejoan3

Hi Lloyd and JoAnn,

I spent a couple nights next door to the Sancerre while this one was being finished wwhich is the floor below and beneath the Sancerre. Still some finishing to do for it.

Wish you were here to join us at Violon this evening. Looking forward to it, as always. Stopped in to visit with Alexandre this morning.

Happy Thanksgiving!

a bientot.....

Joan

lrock

Joan,

Your reports are my daily fix through December. I only need to get to March and then we will be back in Paris.

Lisa

denisea

I imagine you all are at Violon right now! We just finished our Thanksgiving "feed" and wish we could be there!

Look forward to hearing all about it!

gracejoan3

Happy Thanksgiving To All.....



Our Special Thanksgiving Menu:

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A little Champagne and small goodies:

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Florent and Michael:

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Now for the Food!

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Our Happy Thanksgiving Group!

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Unfortunately Jonnie was not up to joining us, but Mick came anyway. We had lots of good conversation, wonderful food and enjoyed ourselves until midnight, at the always great Violon d'Ingres and great care by Alexandre and all the staff!

a bientot....

Joan

gracejoan3

Just retjurned from breakfast. I go here every day. They recognize me whenever I return. It is such a pretty place. deux croissants and cafe au lait!



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a bientot,

Joan

gracejoan3

I have lunch from Les Cocottes:

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Enjoy...

Joan

sueb08

Joan
Your pictures sure tell the story of your Happy Thanksgiving. It was a lovely picture of you.....I recognize several of your Violon menu items. Wonderful dinner.

travelgirl2

I am a fan of Le Violon, so enjoyed your post very much.

gracejoan3

Up and off to breakfast to my favorite spot this morning. Temp quite mild.

I strolled down to Rue Cler to see what was new. Found a funky little spot for a caesar salad, glass of wine. All I needed, as Reed this evening.Forgot to pick up some flowers at a favorite spot on rue Cler.

Have some other spots to go to this afternoon...so many places to stop by!

Will post photos of little lunch spot later...

a bientot..

Joan

annhig

just catching up with your latest trip, Joan, and loving the way the photos come out on postimage.

looking forward to more......

gracejoan3

Postimage is new to me and I do like it. Very easy to work with. Better than Photobucket....

gracejoan3

Lunch at a little place on rue Cler:

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a bientot,

Joan

denisea

What a great looking spot! The salad looks terrific, have a great time at Reed and say hello to Catherine! Sounds like she is really doing well!

Judy

Reading with interest....will be in Paris 12/1-15. Gracejoan, have you visited any Christmas markets or light displays yet?

gracejoan3

Hi Judy..

Best to wait a bit...probably setting all up now...an annual walk is across the Seince and up Montaigne to Champs Elysses, Rond Point....market will all be opening soon, too.

Try to go to l'Obe at the Crillon on the 2nd or the 9th for lunch...you will be please and will see all the decorations. I will be there on the 2nd..you can make reservations online..ask for Frederic....

Have fun....

Denise, you know we are having fun... Will post from Reed in am. Catherine and I will have lunch at Florent's one day and all get to visit together. Phil will be here for a final dinner at Reed on Dec 14..he is in Hong Kong or Shanghair now...she will have all that we like!!

Like my apt....

a bientot...

Joan