Comments on: MyShingle Question of the Week: Where Do You Do Your Meet, Eat & Greet?

By: Jane Rusin

Jane Rusin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:33:22 +0000

I have a virtual law practice. Usually I meet clients at a Panera Bread half way between their location and mine. If there isn’t a Panera Bread between us then I pick Starbucks or Tim Horton’s. I have also met with clients at libraries. If I ask another attorney out and I am asking for help, I let them pick where they want to go and I pay the bill.

By: Carolyn Elefant

Carolyn Elefant — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:29:03 +0000

Actually, the sushi bar sounds like a great idea – I will have to look into sushi places in this area.
Lee, “crazy fast food middle eastern” sounds intriguing. If I ever get to Raleigh one of these days (and it’s always been on my list of places to visit), I will definitely check it out (maybe we can do lunch there?!)
Shell, I agree – Chicago has some great variety

By: Ryan Roberts

Ryan Roberts — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:14:43 +0000

I’ve found places like Buffalo Wild Wings or a sushi bar are much better than the typical white-tablecloth restaurant.
Of course, it costs less to pick up the tab at such establishments, but the main benefit is that the less-stuffy atmosphere leads to better conversation.

By: Lee Rosen

Lee Rosen — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:13:22 +0000

Great question -
Where do I meet someone I’ve asked out to lunch? Wherever they want to go. I always ask them and we go to the place of their choice. I always pay.
If I’m going by myself I always pick this crazy fast food middle eastern place here in Raleigh called Greek Fiesta. I’ve been going there for years and I’m totally addicted.
Lee

By: Shell Bleiweiss

Shell Bleiweiss — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:33:36 +0000

I think that many times, probably most times, a convenient location drives the decision. Sometimes that means choosing a place that is not as nice or conducive as you otherwise would want. I am lucky to practice with a downtown office in a large city. I think that in that kind of an environment you usually have choices that are close and fit the bill. In the Chicago Loop I like Tratoria #10 and Rosebud Prime a lot for nicer business meetings, both of which are near my office and most Loop offices.