Category Archives: Dining

Fleming’s for a Quick Dinner

Posted on December 26, 2012 by thewineraconteur

One of my Bride’s dear friends just arrived from the Carolinas to visit her family and old friends.  We have been to assorted restaurants and wineries in Detroit, Traverse City, Napa Valley, Venice and Charlotte with her, and wine has … Continue reading →

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Le Bordeaux

Posted on December 24, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Here is an example of another restaurant that named the business after a wine.  Le Bordeaux replaced one of my favorite restaurants, and I think that they tried to emulate the former establishment.  They had good food and service, but … Continue reading →

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Bayside, A Seafood Grill and Bar in Naples

Posted on December 23, 2012 by thewineraconteur

When you are in Naples, Florida during the season even with all of the additional traffic and crowds it is a pleasure to be there.  The beautiful rose or pink Ritz Carleton Hotel is a landmark for years and a … Continue reading →

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Sweet Lorraine’s

Posted on December 22, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Here is a restaurant that has become a fixture in the Detroit area, I remember going to the original one when I was in college, and that was a few years ago.   The restaurant is known for serving fresh quality … Continue reading →

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Bongo’s in Orlando

Posted on December 21, 2012 by thewineraconteur

When one is in Orlando, one is a tourist and if you take time from the parks and go to Downtown Disney, you either shop or wine and dine, or both.  We tend to do the third, especially given a … Continue reading →

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Purple’s in Venice

Posted on December 20, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Downtown Venice, Florida is a charming picturesque community.  There is the water canal, the downtown shops, a theatrical community and restaurants.   A great place to stroll and enjoy a relaxing day or two; not that we did as we were … Continue reading →

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Blue Door at the Delano

Posted on December 19, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Walking into the Delano Hotel is like being in another world.  As you walk in you are not hit with a burst of ice cold air conditioning as is the norm in South Beach, but it feels like a tropical … Continue reading →

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Alfie, People Watching and Wine

Posted on December 18, 2012 by thewineraconteur

“What’s it all about, Alfie” is a song from my generation that recalls Michael Caine and not the remake of the film that came out years later.  Allow me to use the words of the song as an introduction to … Continue reading →

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Meritage Cafe and Wine Bar

Posted on December 17, 2012 by thewineraconteur

On one of our trips to Chicago, we had to take a cab to an area; I believe is called Bucktown, to have dinner at a restaurant called Meritage.  I am all for any restaurant that names themselves after a … Continue reading →

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Brasserie Jo

Posted on December 16, 2012 by thewineraconteur

When in Chicago, my Bride and I try to go native, which means to walk a lot especially to and from restaurants, because we are either trying to make room for dinner or walk off the dinner we just had.  … Continue reading →

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