Category Archives: Dining

An Evening in Petoskey

Posted on October 25, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We finally got around to having dinner.  We ended up at Beacon Bistro where we ate before, in fact at the same table overlooking the water and some of the highway.  We had tried for the second time to try … Continue reading →

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A Morning of Shopping in Petoskey

Posted on October 19, 2026 by thewineraconteur

If you have never been up north in the lower peninsula of Michigan, you have missed a wonderful treat.  After a quick breakfast we began our traditional walk in the downtown district of Petoskey.  If you kind of use the … Continue reading →

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Up North Again

Posted on October 16, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I am finally getting ready to discuss our little getaway back in August, that my Bride always ties into my birthday, which is OK, as the celebratory season keeps getting longer.  I also don’t like announcing to the world that … Continue reading →

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My Official Birthday Dinner

Posted on September 28, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We finally go to the destination of the evening to actually celebrate my seventy-second birthday.  It was a day early, but I was accommodating my Bride who had planned a girls-outing, with my blessing.  Her one cousin was accompanying us, … Continue reading →

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Inconceivable

Posted on September 16, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I am always trying to find things for “date” nights, especially to go see a movie, my Bride enjoys an evening at the cinema, but alas, most of the films produced anymore don’t make the cut for me anymore.  It … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the Michigan Heroes Museum

Posted on August 17, 2026 by thewineraconteur

We both like museums and history, not to mention meals with wine.  My Bride has mentioned the museum often to one of her friends and off we went to Frankenmuth, Michigan for a nice day trip.  We have covered Frankenmuth, … Continue reading →

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Brunch at RH

Posted on August 14, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I had originally heard about eating at RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) and we tried at the location in Tivoli Village, the last time we were in Las Vegas.  When we walked into that location and asked about the restaurant, they … Continue reading →

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More Wines at My Dinner Club

Posted on August 11, 2026 by thewineraconteur

I belong to a dinner club that began in the late 1800s, the date is questioned because it began and then reorganized in another year.  In the early years, the members were the titans of industry and retail in the … Continue reading →

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MI.MOSA

Posted on August 8, 2026 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I like to walk for exercise and just for some quiet time together.  So far, we have not solved any of the world’s problems, but it does give us a chance to get our “steps” in.  We … Continue reading →

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The DIA and Chartreuse – Part Two

Posted on August 5, 2026 by thewineraconteur

It was an enjoyable afternoon heading into the evening as we were now in the historic Park Shelton Hotel, and our Daughter-in-Law was in awe of the majesty of the Old-World charm of the lobby.  I had to smile, because … Continue reading →

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