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  1. 17 hours ago, The Ace of Aces said:

    Landed today. It was cool all trains to and from Heathrow were down since England can’t handle heavy rain or winds above 25 mph. Gotta love the 65 minute, 12 mile, £110 taxi ride you had to get since all car hires were gone. 

    Dinner tomorrow at Fallow and seeing The Witches at NT. Mrs Ace always wants to go back to the tower so I think that’s tomorrow’s agenda. 

    We have stayed awake since landing until 8:15 - time to sleep. Staying the Stafford. Great as always. 

    It is always best to stay up that first day.  That is why I always have that day jam packed.  My flight is Friday night at 9:30 PM, so land around 9:20 on Saturday AM.  Will head straight in on Heathrow Express, then pop to hotel.  

    Then it is off to Charlotte street for an Alexander McQueen private sale, then lunch at the new Cafe Laperouse with a group of friends.  Afterwards, I am guessing we decamp to a pub or two, though trying to confirm.

    Sunday, I am probably going to head to the V&A for the Chanel exhibit, then I am meeting people at the National Gallery for Afternoon Tea.  

    Monday through Thursday, I am in the office (I have a new joiner). As of right now, have the following planned:

    Monday Dinner - Quo Vadis

    Tuesday Lunch - Cinnamon Club

    Wednesday Dinner - KOL

    So not tons planned, but will add a few things most likely.

     

     

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  2. The New York metro is probably one of the worst areas to connect or fly to and from.  Weather and the our draconian Air Traffic control system means that if there are a few delays, the whole system cascades.  The nice thing is, however, generally, they get the international flights in and out, so it is really more the domestic planes that have the issues more often than not.  

  3. The Hall of Mirrors at Versailles is great, and the interiors are stunning.  I went in 2017 when I spent 10 days in Paris, and I still felt the trip was too short.  

    On restaurants, here are some of my recommendations, which include a fancy spot or two if you can get a reservations.

    MoSuke (https://mosuke-restaurant.com/en/home/)- This is my favorite restaurant from my last trip in 2022, and it has been one of the hottest reservations.  The food is incredibly well done.  I actually finally got back to writing up my trip (I know 1.5 years after the fact), so will have that posted soon and will link it here.  The Chef, Mory Sacko, has another restaurant in Paris now too, Lafayette's.  https://www.lafayettes-restaurant.com/.  As an aside, I liked MoSuke so much it is on my list of places in Paris to revisit next time I go. 

    Montee (https://restaurant-montee.fr/en/) - One of my favorite restaurants in Paris, the lunch menu is an especially good deal.  (https://www.mlleshetravels.com/home/tags/restaurant-review)

    Ok, so those are the prix fix places.

    Josephine Chez Dumonet for French Classics.  The boeuf bourguignon is outstanding (Eater says best in the city, and it is very, very tasty) as is the pigeon millfeuille.  Also, Grand Marnier souffle is a must.  Here are photos.

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    Les Parisiens is on my to go to list, so I wanted to include it here.  Folks that have been have raved about it. https://en.pavillon-faubourg-saint-germain.com/restaurant-les-parisiens

    Chez L'Ami Jean - Everything is outstanding.  The rice pudding is to die for.

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    Le Chardenoux - Beautiful little place by Cyril Lignac.  I went on my last trip.  The photos are here... (https://www.mlleshetravels.com/single-post/2022-paris-trip-a-real-and-surreal-journey-on-day-2-in-paris)

    Bistrot Paul Bert - Steak Frites.  Do it.  

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    Le Servan - Absolutely excellent restaurant by two sisters in the 11th.  French with influences from China.  

    La Tour Montlhery - Chez Denise - The cote de beouf and the lapin a la moutarde are all great, as are the escargot.  Oh, and chocolate mousse.

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    Le Dauphin (same chef as Le Chateaubriand) is a great wine bar with smaller plates next door to Le Chateaubriand.  Have had a lot of amazing food there (and I believe posted about it on the old site).  Also all the Avant Comptoirs are really good. Same concept, small plates, great wine, next to Le Comptoir.  

    I have a number of places on my to go to list for next time as well, besides Les Parisiens, so I will pass those to you:

    Petrelle, Parcelles, Les Arlots, Papillon, Le Truffaut, Coretta, Granite, Frenchie, Juveniles

     

     

     

  4. 11 hours ago, Chopper said:

    There's an app called The Fork that's legit and worth a shot. YMMV. Or Open Table.

    I am very Meh on the Fork.  

    12 hours ago, Beantown Express 2.0 said:

    Your advice is too late.  Wife already booked Versailles and a trip to Brussels since my kid really wants to go.  For restaurants something cheaper as my family doesn’t need to eat fancy.  Trying to find something open on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve.

    That is unfortuante.  That is a waste of two days.  I will send you guys some places.

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  5. Grounds won't be as beautiful in winter, so I'd skip Versailles. Also, skip Brussels.  You have under a week I'm Paris.  Stay in Paris.

    I like the area around Palais Royal, so that is also a very central place to stay.  The Marais and the Haut Marais are also good.  The second is central, and if you can get a place near Pantagruel on Rue du Sentier, do it.  

    What kinds of restaurants etc..are you looking at?  I.e. prix fix, michelin stars, casual bistros, etc...

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  6. Just now, po elvis said:

    The committee will have to say one of these things:

    1. We left out an undefeated power 5 conference champion.

    2. We left out the SEC conference champion.

    3. We left out the Big 12 conference champion who beat the SEC conference champion.

    Number 2 is the easiest thing for them to say out of those 3.

    If anyone watches this game, I think 1 is the easiest to say. FSU and Louisville are hot garbage.  

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