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We have now worked out that a Monday night is the only night that my girlfriends and I can catch up for a nice dinner out without any other commitments interferring. All very well but where do you go on a Monday night where you can be assured of a great meal given that for a lot of restaurants it is their one and only night off. A quick scan of my 'must go there soon' list and I spy an oldie but a goodie - The Grand Hotel - a sure winner and open 7 nights a week. We arrive, seven of us in total and are seated. Our waiter approaches the table to explain the menu - the girls are mesmerised - he is speaking English with the most gorgeous French accent and although most can't understand what he is saying they don't interrupt for fear he will stop speaking! Finally we regain our composure and the meals are ordered and the wine is poured - Giesen from New Zealand, always a safe bet with a group although so many great Australian sauvignon blanc and riesling choices ...read more

Fantastic business lunch setting. Great meal, good atmosphere. Quiet enough to talk.