Mellow in the Marais

A restful night brings a new sunny day. We've certainly met our Vitamin D requirements, even if the weather is not too warm. We'll take the sun. A very mellow day of neighborhood wanderings.

A stroll to the Temple Square park and playtime for Pierce. A long nap for the little one, leads to Mitch and I enjoying falafels on a park bench in Place des Vosges. Following our gorge, we retire inside to one of our favorite local bistros right in the heart of the Marais. The manager greets us like old friends (so yes, we have consumed a few beverages here in the past). When P awakes the manager prepares some fresh squeezed juice and P takes pleasure in his sitting at the bar status.

Tonight is one of my most anticipated. I go to dinner, while Mitch stays to babysit Pierce. We'd love to both attend dinner, but no sitter available tonight. I plan to dine with some online friends.

Dinner with fellow 'fodorites' is a delight. Side note: Fodorites are fellow travelers who spend time on the Fodor message boards. We've met some wonderful people this way and it is always a truly special experience. When I discover that a few fellow board members are in Paris in March we organize a GTG (get together). One of the members plans a fantastic dinner at L'Agrume. An exceptional new restaurant in the 5th. The five course degustation menu is phenomenal. This small, charming spot is destined for big things. The early reviews (only open since late December) ensure that a big wait will be in store for anyone booking soon.

Dinner takes 4 hours and it is a relaxing, enjoyable evening.