Monthly Archives: April 2013

The Greatest Hamburger – Yes, That One

Posted on April 10, 2013 by thewineraconteur

To call the dish that I had a Hamburger is like calling the Mona Lisa a painting, both are classic works of art.  Daniel Boulud Brasserie has taken this dish to new heights.  Let’s face it I love Lafayette Coney … Continue reading →

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Just a few Follow-ups to Earlier Stories

Posted on April 9, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Anyone that has read with any continuity my little essays about wine and my memories with restaurants may have noticed that some of my articles have scruffy wine labels attached to the stories.  I purposely put these labels that I … Continue reading →

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Tony K’s Grill in Dearborn, Michigan

Posted on April 8, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have mentioned The Topper restaurant in Dearborn on a prior article, and Tony K’s Grill came after the owner decided to retire and his son took over the business.  The new generation made The Topper brighter in color and … Continue reading →

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Bronte Baco Noir, from Hartford, Michigan

Posted on April 7, 2013 by thewineraconteur

One of my fellow Bloggers just became a member of the Century Club, which requires one to have tried a hundred different grape varietals to gain the membership.  I would venture a guess that among the varietals that he had … Continue reading →

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Wining and Dining at the First Airport Hotel

Posted on April 6, 2013 by thewineraconteur

In the National Registry the Dearborn Inn is listed as the first Airport Hotel.  The airport has long been gone, and converted into a test track for the Ford Motor Company, but the hotel is still there.  Not only are … Continue reading →

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I Pulled a Fast One

Posted on April 5, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I was talking to a friend of mine, and she claimed that she only drank red wines, because she did not like white wines, especially Chardonnay wines.  She said that they were too “oakey” and not pleasant.  She also said … Continue reading →

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Meyer’s Sea Food in Dearborn, Michigan

Posted on April 4, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This was one of those old stately restaurants of a bygone era, where business men would go to have a great lunch or dinner in a very club-like atmosphere.  It was one of those places that had dark wood and … Continue reading →

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Easter Dinner

Posted on April 3, 2013 by thewineraconteur

We had Easter dinner here at the house, and it was non-stop preparations of a mix of Armenian and traditional Easter dishes in anticipation for the crowds.  My Bride shines at moments like this, because it makes her so happy … Continue reading →

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Easter Eve

Posted on April 2, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have a cousin who has taken it upon herself to have, which has become an Armenian tradition in our families, an Easter Eve party.  Since all of the cousins now have families of their own and we are splintered … Continue reading →

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Candles and Wine

Posted on April 1, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Candles at the dinner table are such a final touch for a wonderful dinner, especially if the lights on the chandelier have been dimmed.  Candles are also very useful when you are decanting that fine bottle of wine, as you … Continue reading →

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