Monthly Archives: May 2021

Going Home from Vegas

Posted on May 30, 2021 by thewineraconteur

The last time we were in Las Vegas was in January 2019 and I have photos of snow on the palm trees and on the mountains, and when we flew back, we had a blizzard that didn’t look bad, until … Continue reading →

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Our Last Night in Vegas

Posted on May 28, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I am sure that anyone else that was writing an article with a title like that, would give you a spectacular night of revelry, drinking, gambling, dining and other hedonistic pursuits.  Sorry, we were out there to visit the children … Continue reading →

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Everything, but the Kitchen Sink

Posted on May 26, 2021 by thewineraconteur

For years, one of the most famous restaurant chains across America, never had a location in Michigan, so we got used to the idea of at least having a fast lunch at least once a trip to Las Vegas, especially … Continue reading →

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Our Favorite Place for Brunch

Posted on May 24, 2021 by thewineraconteur

After booking the flight and the hotel, we booked this brunch, and it was mentioned often as we talked about the trip.  We were making a return trip to Echo & Rig Butcher and Steakhouse.  Echo & Rig was the … Continue reading →

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From Clark Street to Sammy’s

Posted on May 22, 2021 by thewineraconteur

As soon as I wrote the title to this article, if you are from my generation and from Delray or Southwest Detroit, it sounds like I am going to talk about the old neighborhood.  Alas, I am not going to … Continue reading →

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Honoring Our Grandson

Posted on May 20, 2021 by thewineraconteur

One of the main reasons that we were in a hurry to go to Las Vegas, was to do something for our eldest grandson, who graduated from high school last year.  We were going to throw him a graduation party, … Continue reading →

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A Sparkling Rosé from Austria

Posted on May 18, 2021 by thewineraconteur

One of the great benefits of visiting Las Vegas is seeing the family.  Trying to get as much time with the families as possible without smothering them, preventing my kids from working and also trying to prevent the grandchildren from … Continue reading →

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A Day of Shopping at Downtown Summerlin

Posted on May 16, 2021 by thewineraconteur

I would say that for the last fifteen years when we have stayed in Las Vegas for pleasure, we stay in Summerlin and not on The Strip.  I mention Summerlin, usually in passing, but Howard Hughes purchased twenty-five-thousand acres in … Continue reading →

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Proshyan Brandy Factory

Posted on May 14, 2021 by thewineraconteur

While we were at our son’s house having pizza, he was showing me one of his collecting hobbies.  He enjoys collecting curious decanters of liquors, liqueurs and wines.  I have leaded crystal decanters, but his are more unique.  There are … Continue reading →

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A Casual First Day in Vegas

Posted on May 12, 2021 by thewineraconteur

Our first day in Las Vegas was a rather quiet day, much different from what most people envision a trip to Vegas to be, and much different, even from my early days.  We were still maintaining Detroit time as a … Continue reading →

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