Category Archives: Dining

Passionfish in Pacific Grove, California

Posted on January 14, 2013 by thewineraconteur

On another day trip from Carmel we ventured into the lovely community of Pacific Grove, which was just a short drive away.  The Victorian architecture was abundant and beautiful and it is the home of the oldest continual in use … Continue reading →

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Ventana Inn & Spa, Big Sur, California

Posted on January 13, 2013 by thewineraconteur

On one of our day trips from Carmel, we ventured out to Big Sur, which is an area along the ocean, with no real demarcation of the area.  There are few homes to be seen and there were some very … Continue reading →

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Pebble Beach

Posted on January 12, 2013 by thewineraconteur

If you say Pebble Beach to most people, they automatically think of golf, and rightfully so.  In the Detroit area besides thinking of golf there is also the legendary car show Concours d’Elegance.  This legendary area in the Monterey peninsula, … Continue reading →

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The Town Tavern in Royal Oak, Michigan

Posted on January 9, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This past Sunday was a rather unusual day for me.  My Bride was attending a memorial mass, and I was traveling to the far side of suburbs to a funeral home to pay my respects for a member of my … Continue reading →

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The Canopy in Brighton, Michigan

Posted on January 8, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The Canopy was a popular restaurant in Brighton, Michigan a few decades ago.  It was a steakhouse before the term meant “premium.”  At the time, it was the finest establishment there, and they did a fine business the times that … Continue reading →

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The Fox & Hounds

Posted on January 7, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Years ago, when I first went to the Fox & Hounds it was considered out in the boondocks from where I grew up.  From Detroit it was almost in Pontiac, as this restaurant was located in Bloomfield Hills and it … Continue reading →

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Copper Creek and a Cab

Posted on January 6, 2013 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I are always looking for a new restaurant and we tried The Inn at Copper Creek once.  It was a very nice restaurant just off a municipal golf course I believe, though since I don’t golf any … Continue reading →

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Boodles

Posted on January 5, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This is probably the classiest cinder block restaurant that one can encounter.  It has rather non-descript exterior, though they do have kind of a nice semi enclosed patio for dining as well.  Once you step inside you will be surprised … Continue reading →

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Pan Asian Cuisine and Wine

Posted on January 1, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that most of the cuisine from this part of the world is outside of my comfort level.  This is not the case for most people, so I am in a minority.  My other problem is that … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Dinner with Friends

Posted on December 29, 2012 by thewineraconteur

We have a charming couple for dear friends, which are younger than we are, but delightful in their maturity, wisdom and their desire to keep growing in an acquisition of knowledge.  They have a great interest in the arts, in … Continue reading →

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