Writer's Block: Set the Scene

Jun 16, 2009 12:51

French restaurants.

Jack may remember (Hart won't but that isn't because he wasn't there, it's because he's Hart and you know how he is) Brasserie des Martyrs on the Right Bank. We were there to keep Henri Murger from writing Scènes de la vie de bohème in iambic pentameter. We sat, looking every inch the Paris Bohemians. We even had Hart as the ( Read more... )

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ask_captainjack June 16 2009, 21:29:11 UTC
HA HA HA.

You can always beat a robot with logic.

That's how I defeated Mudd's women too. Screaming: "PIMMS!" in their faces.

Hey, here's a free tip. Do you REALLY want to experience French food as interpreted by the Welsh?

What would you start with...

"French fries with béarnaise sauce" ?

"Mashed potatoes" ?

"As above with a fried egg" ?

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timeagency June 16 2009, 21:41:23 UTC
I think I'd rather experience Welsh food as interpreted by the Welsh.

Or as interpreted by the French. But maybe not. I'm not at all sure about some of these restaurants I'm seeing. The Welsh interpretation of Cajun is a bit much, I think.

I did find one restaurant (sadly, a chain) that we all should think about trying.

BTW, Mashed potatoes with béarnaise sauce. Sound familiar?

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ask_captainjack June 16 2009, 22:42:43 UTC
ASK is awesome in a child-infested way!

They never do a Festa di Carne quick enough though.

Waiting makes me anxious and grabby.


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gwen_e_cooper June 16 2009, 23:06:06 UTC
Ooh, bring me a takeaway box?

NOT Tropicale with the pineapple, please.

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ask_aboutcoffee June 16 2009, 23:32:29 UTC
Thick crust okay?

It's hot and spicy!

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gwen_e_cooper June 17 2009, 00:14:38 UTC
Yes! Thicker is always better.

Holds more tears. Should I feel a weep coming on.

(Today's Weep Probability: Low.)

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ask_aboutcoffee June 17 2009, 00:18:29 UTC
I have noted the weep probability on the whiteboard!

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gwen_e_cooper June 17 2009, 02:25:31 UTC
My aura is pink today. That means I'm my usual cheerful self. Or something. I don't know. What does it mean? I'm no Shirley MacLaine.

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timeagency June 17 2009, 02:20:02 UTC
Jack, you MUST save that picture. It has such icon potential!

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ask_aboutcoffee June 16 2009, 23:33:03 UTC
There's nothing wrong with chips with béarnaise sauce. They're delicious!

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