Dream assignment: Paris, money no object

Someone wrote:
> An acquaintance is about to jet off to Paris for some work, some celebrating
> a birthday.  About 50 friends will join her for the big party.  She's looking
> for a really remarkable restaurant at which to put this together, preferably
> with a private dining room or some separable area, although this is not a
> mandatory.  My only personal experience with the high-end over there is
> L'Ambroisie, which would certainly be a hell of a place to have your birthday
> party, but it may be too close (6-8 weeks) to be able to get a reservation of
> that size.

As far as I am concerned the best restaurant "Near" paris is Troisgros Bros.  But if you want a meal, it is unlike any you will ever have again.  You must make reservations very very far in advance.  I'm not even sure you can get one without reservations in the attached Hotel.  I don't think they have a seperate room, but I am not sure. Oh I just read 6-8 weeks, well if you all stay there, if you can still get rooms, I think they would do it.  There is no better it put Bocuse to shame. GAT.

From X Fri Oct 28 16:35:20 EDT 1994
Article: 11255 of rec.food.restaurants

If the emphasis is on the *party* may want to consider Maxim's. A bit commercial, but a great party spot. If your looking for a great
*restaurant* in which to have a party I'd check into L'Orangerie on Ill St.Louis. One of my personal favorites and have never been there when there hasn't been some French director, star or starlet celebrating something.

From X Tue Nov  8 11:02:34 EST 1994
Article: 11417 of rec.food.restaurants