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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

Another Trip to the Wizard

Posted on March 18, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This has been a week for OZ, not only did we see the cinematic prequel to the original film, but we just went and saw a theatrical presentation of The Wizard of Oz.   We were made aware of this production … Continue reading →

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The Real Seafood Company in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Posted on March 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There are many times when we decide to go out for dinner, and Ann Arbor is a wonderful community to go have a bite to eat.  The choice of restaurants is very eclectic and a great area to walk around.  … Continue reading →

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Damon’s the Place for Ribs

Posted on March 16, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that I am a big fan of baby rack ribs, and I tend to try them more then maybe I should.  My first question is “do the ribs fall off of the bone?” as I do … Continue reading →

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The English Inn in Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Posted on March 15, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Several years ago, we went out on a drive with another couple to have dinner, because it was during the Super Bowl, and none of us had any interest in watching the game.  We made reservations with the restaurant and … Continue reading →

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Dinner, Rock & Roll and the Flats

Posted on March 14, 2013 by thewineraconteur

In one night we went to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, dinner and drinks, while we were attending a convention in downtown Cleveland.  That is what comes from preplanning a trip, no matter the destination.        … Continue reading →

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Another Shipment from the Monterey Wine Club

Posted on March 13, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Since our first trip to Carmel and the wine country there, we have enjoyed our memories and our wines.  One of the best decisions we made was to join the Monterey Wine Club, which I have mentioned before.  Every three … Continue reading →

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The London Chop: Revisited

Posted on March 12, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The other day I was clearing out a section of the basement, because we were having some maintenance work done.  While rearranging some items, I found a document that I knew was here, but I had mislaid.  It was the … Continue reading →

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From OZ to 609 oz

Posted on March 11, 2013 by thewineraconteur

We went to see the new movie that was shot in a suburb of Detroit, by a native Detroiter.  The movie was “Oz the Great and Powerful.”  It is a film that is a prequel to the classic film “The … Continue reading →

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A Political Fund Raiser

Posted on March 10, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I recently went as a favor to a Mayoral fund raising affair, in a community that I have had a long history with, professionally, not politically.  I am not a political type of person.  I have been to some very … Continue reading →

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Cariera’s Cucina Italiana in Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Posted on March 9, 2013 by thewineraconteur

One Saturday afternoon, I was with a couple of friends and we ended up going out for dinner and we decided on Cariera’s Cucina Italiana.  We arrived just as they were opening the doors, which was a good thing as … Continue reading →

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