conversation with a old friend

Let's say his name is John.

Hi,
One of your old friends comes to the town where you live. He or she checks in a hotel. Somehow you know this and make a phone call to him / her. You want to meet with him / her.

How will you start and finish a conversation? Thanks.

You could take this approach.

Hi Tom, this is Clive. I just heard that you're in town. That's great. Why don't you come to my pla

Excellent, Mr. Clive. Thanks a lot.

If you don't mind, I have got another quesiton: you want to meet him in a restaurant. How will you say that, and how will you fix the time? Thanks

Hi again,
Hi Tom, this is Clive. I just heard that you're in town. That's great. Why don't we get something to eat tomorrow night? I know a great Italian restaurant near your hotel.
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OK, that's great. It's right on the corner opposite your hotel. How about I meet you there, inside, at about 7pm?
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OK, I gotta go, but I'll

It's great! Thanks Mr. Clive for the quick post.