Monthly Archives: September 2012

A Cruise on the Detroit River

Posted on September 20, 2012 by thewineraconteur

On many of the business meetings that my Bride attends, I get the bonus of going with her.  It is a great perk, a chance to meet different people and have new experiences.  One night we went on a cruise … Continue reading →

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Little Italy – Northville – Brunello di Motalcino

Posted on September 19, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I remember the first time we went to Little Italy; it was off of the downtown in an old home that was retrofitted for a restaurant.  All of the rooms on the main floor were configured for maximum seating for … Continue reading →

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No VI Chophouse –Novi and Le Clos

Posted on September 18, 2012 by thewineraconteur

No VI Chophouse and the City of Novi both derived their name from the same signpost.  Legend has it, that is was the sixth stop on the wagon run from Detroit to Lansing, hence if you use part English and … Continue reading →

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The Caucus Club

Posted on September 17, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Across the street from the venerable London Chop House, which I have already discussed in a prior memory was the Caucus Club.  It was the sister business to the London Chop House and with the same owners.  It was originally … Continue reading →

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The Hunt and Grunt Club

Posted on September 16, 2012 by thewineraconteur

The first time I went to the Huron River Hunting and Fishing Club, affectionately known as the “Hunt and Grunt” club I was in college.  I had a buddy that I chummed around with, and I eventually grew to learn … Continue reading →

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The Rowe Inn – Ellsworth, MI – and a Cab

Posted on September 15, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Like most people from the Detroit area (as well as a good group from Chicago) we make periodic trips to the Traverse City area of the Lower Peninsula.  Some go there every year in the fall for the color of … Continue reading →

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Joe Muer –the Original – Detroit – and a Chardonnay

Posted on September 14, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Joe Muer was a landmark in downtown Detroit; it was where one went to get seafood.  I have known people that ate there for years and always enjoyed the same dish for years, never wavering, because they felt it was … Continue reading →

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Christopher Plummer, Barrymore and a Barolo

Posted on September 13, 2012 by thewineraconteur

One of Canada’s National Treasures is Christopher Plummer, who most people only know as Captain Von Trapp from the Sound of Music.  He did a one man play called “Barrymore” originally at Stratford and then followed it up at the … Continue reading →

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The London Chop House -The Original

Posted on September 12, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Years ago when you said the London Chop House, it brought nods of respects.  It was the restaurant of Detroit and known across America.  It was in the basement, and it was dimly lit and it was the place.  The … Continue reading →

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Courthouse Brasserie – Revisited

Posted on September 11, 2012 by thewineraconteur

About six months after our first trip to the Courthouse Brasserie, we went back there for another dinner, this time with a different couple.   They were a bit more taken aback by the area and the appearance of the restaurant … Continue reading →

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