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About thewineraconteur

A non-technical wine writer, who enjoys the moment with the wine, as much as the wine. Twitter.com/WineRaconteur Instagram/thewineraconteur Facebook/ The Wine Raconteur

Saturday Aboard the “Titanic”at the Grand Hotel

Posted on May 11, 2013 by thewineraconteur

We woke up Saturday morning with the anticipation of a lot to do aboard the “Titanic.”  After dressing up in period attire we went to the Salle a Manger for our breakfast.  We were offered a choice of either the … Continue reading →

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The First Dinner of the “Titanic” Weekend

Posted on May 9, 2013 by thewineraconteur

When the initial reception was over and it was time for dinner, rather than all preceding to a private dining room, we all went to the main dining room at the Grand Hotel, Salle a Manger.  We had met two … Continue reading →

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“Somewhere In Time,” This Time for Keeps” and the Titanic

Posted on May 7, 2013 by thewineraconteur

“Somewhere In Time” is a romance movie that starred Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour and Christopher Plummer, while “This Time for Keeps” is a musical that starred Esther Williams and Jimmy Durante; and what they both have in common is that … Continue reading →

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My First Year Anniversary of Writing

Posted on May 5, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I call myself “The Wine Raconteur” because I like the sound of the word, which is just an old fashioned word for a “story teller” and that is what I am, sometimes to the chagrin of others around me.  This … Continue reading →

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A Successful Day

Posted on May 4, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The other day, where I work, we were slammed with business, and ended up with a great day.  Of course the place looked like a hurricane had hit it and I thought we should almost get Hazmat suits to clean … Continue reading →

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Amantea Restaurant in Garden City, Michigan

Posted on May 3, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have stated before, that somehow I became the chairman for an all year’s reunion party for my Junior High School in Detroit.  We have monthly planning meetings and we hold the meetings at different locations around the Metropolitan Detroit … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Derby Museum Gala 2002

Posted on May 2, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The Saturday a week before the Derby is the site of a grand party supporting the Kentucky Derby Museum on the grounds of Churchill Downs.  If you ever get a chance to go to Churchill Downs, allow yourself some early … Continue reading →

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Azalea in Louisville, Kentucky

Posted on May 1, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This was a wonderful restaurant that had the charm of the South, located in a building that once housed a Blacksmith Shop.  It was a restaurant that was the darling of the area, winning awards with an upscale casual atmosphere.  … Continue reading →

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Proof on Main in Louisville, Kentucky

Posted on April 30, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This is a very different restaurant in Louisville, as it does not have the charm of the old South, as it feels much more like you should be in Manhattan.  It is one of the few places that I know … Continue reading →

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Club Grotto in Louisville, Kentucky

Posted on April 29, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This was a very eclectic restaurant in the Greater Louisville area on Bardstown Road.  The room seemed like one big cave, perhaps which is how they came up with the name.  There was a huge frog, gargoyles peering at you … Continue reading →

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