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Monthly Archives: January 2013
IL Posto Ristorante
This was one of the original high powered Italian restaurants in the Detroit area, and it was geared to the expense account crowd. The story I had heard was that a power business magnate was so impressed by this restaurant … Continue reading
Accents, Mexican Food and Wine
There was an out of the way Mexican restaurant called Accents, which was in a converted house, that you could pass by, if you weren’t paying attention. The building was painted black and recessed among some other businesses, so it … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Cencibel, Garnach, La Mancha, Longevo, Merlot, Moravia, Spain, Syrah, Tempranillo
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L’Escoffier in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor is known as an academic center in the state, being the home of the University of Michigan. The university is located right downtown of the city, and right off of the quad of the university is the Bell … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Beaune, Burgundy, Clos de la Mousse, Domaine Bouchard Pere & Fils, France
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Water Club
This was more of a neighborhood restaurant with fancy touches; it is a shame that they suffered the same fate as so many other restaurants do. John Cleveland’s Water Club had a nice selection of fresh fish and several choices … Continue reading
The Sardine Factory in Monterey
After a leisurely afternoon in the Cannery Row District of Monterey, we were looking forward to a great dinner. We were going to the Sardine Factory Restaurant that has not only a DiRoNA Award, but the Wine Spectator’s Grand Award … Continue reading
Robert Talbott Vineyards
My Bride and I after seeing the manufacturing facility of Robert Talbott and having a lunch drove over to the tasting room of Robert Talbott Vineyards. I have to thank my contact person at the factory for calling ahead to … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Case, Chardonnay, Cuvee Cynthia, Diamond T Estate, Kali Hart Vineyard, Logan, Monterey, Pinot Noir, Robert Talbott Winery, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard
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Robert Talbott and my Introduction to their Wines
As I have stated before I was a buyer in the men’s wear business. I started off in furnishings which would be shirts, ties, hosiery, belts and other accessories. Later on I started buying in other categories as well. One … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Carmel Valley, Chardonnay, Diamond T Estate, Monterey, Robert Talbott Winery, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard
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Bernardus Winery and Marinus Restaurant
On one of our day trips, we were very over dressed to visit some of the wineries in the Carmel Valley. The reason being, we planned on having the last wine tasting at Bernardus Winery. Not that you have to … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Bernardus Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmel Valley, Chardonnay, Marinus, Marsanne, Monterey, Sauvignon Blanc
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