Category Archives: Dining

A Whirlwind Visit

Posted on August 16, 2019 by

When I was growing up, every family basically lived near each other.  My Grandmother moved to Detroit, after my Grandfather passed away and her three children all lived within a block of each other, and even when my Grandfather was … Continue reading →

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The Party Continued

Posted on August 12, 2019 by

One would almost think that my Bride and I are still teenagers from my recounting a day that started with a brunch and Mimosas that ended up a pool party and appetizers, but there is more to the day.  Actually, … Continue reading →

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A Reason to Continue

Posted on August 10, 2019 by

Sometimes there is really no reason to have a party, except for “because.”  Since everyone got together for a graduation party brunch, the entire afternoon and evening had a gaping hole in the calendar.  Not to mention that the entire … Continue reading →

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Brunch at Mac & Rays

Posted on August 8, 2019 by

Another Graduation Party is in the books and this one was at Mac & Rays.  The clan from Louisville came up to celebrate their twins graduating from High School, and they thought it was more beneficial for them to come … Continue reading →

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The Night Before

Posted on July 31, 2019 by

I have stated that we have been in the midst of graduation parties and the clan from Louisville have twins that graduated this year.  Since almost all of their relatives, for both of the parents are in the Detroit area, … Continue reading →

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The Village

Posted on July 25, 2019 by

Officially it is The Village at Grand Traverse Commons and I really wanted to see this place and perhaps get a bite to eat, before a few more wine tastings, I mean sometimes I really have tunnel-vision or so it … Continue reading →

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Old Mission Tavern

Posted on July 23, 2019 by

After stopping at five wineries on the Old Mission Peninsula and having drove from Bay Harbor after lunch, we had worked up an appetite.  Logistically while we were plotting out the day, we discovered this restaurant maybe half way up … Continue reading →

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