Comments on: nocturne

By: Annabell

Annabell — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 18:34:43 +0000

Anybody been to SOMO? If so, where is the nearest metro?
Was trying to book Kong for my 40th birthday next Friday, I called 3 weeks ago to be told that I couldn’t book until 2 weeks in advance, phoned the following week, told i would have to book one week in advance, phoned today and guess what……..fully booked!!! So now i’ve booked SOMO as it had some good reviews.
Wish me luck

By: Sophmom

Sophmom — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 17:12:37 +0000

I can’t imagine a weekend in Paris and I’m so sorry you’ve had vitriolic comments. That sucks.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 09:54:44 +0000

You were completely right mestengo! I suitably admonished myself and went back in my box! Lisa

By: Marthe

Marthe — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:15:23 +0000

jeez, good for you Petite. I work in a bitchy industry and have learnt that if people are bothered enough to bitch then you must be making someone jealous with your efforts. Anyway.

After a recent trip to Paris I can recommend Le Crocodile in the latin quarter. It has a very very long cocktail list (311 at last count) and my attempts at intermediate-level french were happily received – they even spoke back to me in French! I had a great time and would recommend it for either a bar before a night out or your entire night out. Depends how much cocktail you can hold I guess…

By: mestengo

mestengo — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 21:33:25 +0000

Lisa I love you.
But was I absolutely wrong?

By: Carruthers

Carruthers — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:30:51 +0000

it’s the nasty and off-the-wall posters like Anna (and Trevor) who rock things up and mke it so much fun; without them, your comments box would be a neverending litany of sycophantic drivel.

By: Sally Lomax

Sally Lomax — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 18:43:44 +0000

Hi Petite

I have just been looking at the finalists lists for the Weblog Awards, and I am stunned that you are not there. I wanted you to know that had I been choosing -and I do realise that I am a “nobdody” but hopefully a “nobody” with a sensible opinion – that you would definitely have been on the list.

Personally I like a blog that you can “read”, which is why I write mine that way I do too. I used to be a big fan of John Diamond before he died, and I read Kate Muir every week. To me you join those heights. As you are possibly aware, I am a recent fan, as I only discovered the blogging world a couple of months ago, but since I found you I have read your site every day and enjoy it enormously.

Sally

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 18:31:02 +0000

I agree whole heartedly with , 62 & 72. Having been “mestangoed” on your site, I can understand you feeling smarted, but c’est la vie. You open yourself on the blog and we on the comment box for judgement.

You write beautifully and surely your publishing deal tells you that? If not, maybe the thousands of positive comments? If not, maybe the millions of press coverage?

Surely at this point, you have a sense of worth to just STAND and know that you can never satisy all of the people all of the time? Continued success and thanks for another slice of your life!
Lisa

By: Lindy

Lindy — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 17:17:55 +0000

Totally agree with comment 62! Most of the comments you get, Petite, are positive, affirming, encouraging, admiring etc. – and they are justified. I love your blog and I think you write very well and very evocatively. But if choose to air even ‘slices’ of your life, you must be prepared for the odd dissenting voice. Of course you are a lioness protecting her cub and of course Anna was provocative; but, as you say, she is a parent herself and we all know (yes, I’m one too!) that we have strong views, once we produce children, as to how we bring them up! Surely, Anna has as much right to her comments, as the many, MANY readers who offer you their praise? It seems to me that you are choosing to take on such a minority and I notice that you are still apparently smarting – don’t bother! I would hate to think that you need to be shored up by endless praise (not to say that we don’t all like it!) and can’t cope with the odd criticism! It takes all sorts of people and all sorts of parents! Keep up the good work….

By: Chrisos

Chrisos — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 13:10:28 +0000

Hi,

voici quelques suggestions :

-Evening bar: I love having some beers or cocktails at the Caveau Montpensier (http://restos.chrisos.com/caveau-montpensier-96/).
Check the Palais Royal Galeries by night before and/or after the drinks.

-Night-clubs: the Rex (www.rexclub.com) has the best sound system in Europe, but you have to like techno.

-Brunches: rue du Cherche Midi, around the Saint Placide intersection, you can choose between the Nemrod, the Coffee Lounge or l’Artisan des Saveurs.

-For a Sunday evening restaurant, I recommend “la Cave de l’Os à Moelle”, rue Lourmel http://www.lefooding.com/restaurant-105.htm.

plus d’adresses sur http://restos.chrisos.com.

chrisos