Prodigal Meetup: Ten days to go before we meet in Paris
By The Prodigal Fool, published on 8 July 2010
Dear readers
Back at the beginning of June, we retired to bed one evening having just read our own review of ABP, the incredible watch strap supplier in Paris and, as it turns out, having had one helping of Camembert too many. We later woke in the middle of the night possessed by both severe stomach ache and a seemingly crazy idea: why not make our way back to the French capital for another pilgrimage to this watch-fan’s Mecca, followed by a killer Parisian bistro meal and lashings of wine? But this time, why not invite our readers to come with us!? Foolhardy? No doubt – not least because who knows what our readers might turn out to be like. But, ever fearless, we decided to blog about it and see what happened.
And, to our immense surprise, what happened is that you responded.
What started off as a bout of indigestion, is now a real Meetup and its happening very soon indeed: on Saturday 17 July. So, we thought we’d give you an update.
Firstly, there are still a couple of places left for those of you who might want to join us. If so, please drop us a line right now (TheProdigalGuide@me.com).
If you decide to come, you’ll be joining, The Prodigal Fool, Straight-Six, and two of our friends, Mark and Ed. In addition we’ll have the pleasure of being joined by Jerome of Marvin Watches and Ian – both readers of the Prodigal Guide.
We’re meeting at 10:30 at APB where owners Jean-Claude and Yann Perrin will give us a tour of the workshop, an explanation of the strap-making process and, crucially, an amazing 20% discount on any custom straps purchased that day. That’s right, you get 20% off the cost of any custom straps you buy.
We then have a table booked for 13:00 at one of Paris’ oldest neighbourhood bistros: the infamous Chez André. Outside, a discreet red awning stretches over an array of shellfish on ice. Inside, an Art Nouveau decor includes etched glass and masses of flowers. This has been a landmark on rue Marbeuf since 1937. It remains as it was when it was founded (thanks to an agreement made with the original owners). The old-style cuisine on the menu includes pâté of thrush, frogs’ legs, grilled veal kidneys, roast rack of lamb, fresh shellfish, and on Fridays, bouillabaisse. Several reasonably priced wines are offered as well and boy do we plan on partaking in them.
With a history that stretches back to the 30s, an ambience that evokes the 50s and a clientele that includes locals, tourists, movie stars and drunken watch-fans, Chez André seemed the perfect place for a leisurely lunch after ABP.
So, as if a 20% discount at ABP and the chance of meeting The Prodigal Guide’s editorial team wasn’t enough, we’ve now thrown in one of Paris’ most famous bistros into the bargain.
For those of you already signed up, we look forward to seeing you on the 17th. For the rest of you, it’s not too late, drop us a line and we’ll sign you up.
See you soon.
Love
The Prodigal Guide
P.S. That first photo? Why it’s Paris Hilton of course, wearing a rather unpleasantly bling Rolex! Paris and watches. Get it? We know, we know: witty yet louche, that’s us.
Chez André: 12 Rue Marbeuf, 75008 Paris, France, Tel: +33 1 47 20 59 57
Prodigal Meetup: Ten days to go before we meet in Paris
Dear readers Back at the beginning of June, we retired to bed one evening having just read our own review of ABP, the incredible watch strap supplier in Paris and, as it turns out, having had one helping of Camembert too many. We later woke in the middle of the night possessed by both severe [...]
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3 Responses to “Prodigal Meetup: Ten days to go before we meet in Paris”
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No, I think A L’Ami Louis and its world famous roast chicken and frites should be. We considered it as the lunch venue for the Prodigal Meetup but ultimately felt it my be a little too expensive for all those coming.
Oh, and I hear good things about Le Train Blue and Passage 53 too.
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Patito
8 July 2010
Roast chicken and chips? My absolute favourite!
Patito
8 July 2010
Should Chez Andre be my first stop when I arrive in gay Paris?