Category Archives: Dining

The Earle in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Posted on November 11, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I think the first time we went to The Earle in Ann Arbor was after wandering around one of the Ann Arbor Art Fairs.  The Earle is located on a side street off the main drag and is located in … Continue reading →

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Win Schuler’s and a Piesporter

Posted on November 10, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Win Schuler’s is a popular restaurant in Michigan with several locations.  For people that have never ate there they may still know the name by the crocks of bar cheese that are found in all of the supermarkets, it is … Continue reading →

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La Bistecca Revisited

Posted on November 9, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Last night we met some friends that we have not seen in ages and we met again at La Bistecca.  We have had some wonderful evenings of dinner and wine with them at several venues, even once out in San … Continue reading →

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Dancing and Wine

Posted on November 8, 2012 by thewineraconteur

When my Bride and I were still dating we took dance lessons and were always looking for a place to practice.  Not far from where we bought our home, as we were getting close to the nuptials there was a … Continue reading →

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San Chez, Tapas and Rioja in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Posted on November 7, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Our first time discovering the pleasures of a tapas restaurant was at San Chez in Grand Rapids.   We had heard of this type of restaurant, but had not had the pleasure of trying the concept.  While we hadn’t thought of … Continue reading →

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The Topper in Dearborn, Michigan

Posted on November 6, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Most people that know me can always spot me in a crowd, because I am always wearing a hat, it is a trademark for me I guess.  So The Topper was a natural for me.  Everywhere you looked there were … Continue reading →

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House Wines

Posted on November 5, 2012 by thewineraconteur

When I mention House Wines here, I am not referring to those non-descript bulk wines that some eateries furnish in carafes, so that they can claim to carry wines (some of these wines are so bad that unfortunately that may … Continue reading →

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Another Day and Night in Manhattan

Posted on October 30, 2012 by thewineraconteur

After a night of fine Northern Italian cuisine, I found myself back in the trenches of another apparel show, this one was held at the Rihga Royal Hotel.  Once again the hotel rooms and suites were converted over to become … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Italy in Midtown Manhattan

Posted on October 29, 2012 by thewineraconteur

On a trip to Manhattan for business, yes it sometimes gets in the way.  I was staying at the Lombardy Hotel.  It was a unique hotel, in that it was managed by a company, but the building was a condominium … Continue reading →

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Plums and Beaujolais

Posted on October 28, 2012 by thewineraconteur

In the early days of the seventies, wine was not as prevalent or as popular in restaurants and clubs.  There was a chain of restaurants in some of the Holiday Inns in the area called Plums that catered to the … Continue reading →

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