Category Archives: Dining

First Two Courses with Wine at Vertical Detroit

Posted on September 22, 2023 by thewineraconteur

When we got settled at the table at Vertical Detroit, after the initial seven wines at the wine tasting courtesy of the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  The First Course was a Charcuterie and Cheese Board placed strategically among … Continue reading →

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Michigan Heroes Museum and Lunch

Posted on September 5, 2023 by thewineraconteur

We both like museums and history, not to mention meals with wine.  We covered all the basics with a trip to Frankenmuth, Michigan.  Now keep your lederhosen on, and we will get back to Frankenmuth soon enough.  I really wanted … Continue reading →

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The Statler French American Bistro

Posted on September 3, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I keep having a difficult time typing or saying Statler without Hilton, and not because of the two characters in the private theater box on the Muppets, because for years on Washington Boulevard and Grand Circus Park stood the Statler-Hilton … Continue reading →

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I Have Finally Seen the Lions at All Three Stadiums

Posted on August 30, 2023 by thewineraconteur

Now purists might argue that the Lions actually played at five stadiums, but I will be ego-centric and only claim the three that were used in my life time, and that is a long enough span of time.  I can … Continue reading →

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Finishing the Day at Arta’s

Posted on August 28, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It was a great day; we were having Italian drinks at the bar.  Arta’s Italian is out in Brighton, an Italian restaurant located in a medical enclave outside of the downtown area.  Since our friend had never been there, I … Continue reading →

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Another Fine Meal at Walloon Lake Inn

Posted on August 16, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that I always accuse my Bride of being repetitious in her selections, but I totally agreed that we had to have dinner while we were up north at the Walloon Lake Inn.  It began as a … Continue reading →

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More Wines at Bos Wine

Posted on August 12, 2023 by thewineraconteur

One of the best pleasures is when I get a chance to be with the winemaker, as my Bride and I had the chance, at Bos Wine in Elk Rapids, Michigan.  I had the pleasure of meeting David Bos; a … Continue reading →

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A Family Get-together in Wine Country

Posted on July 25, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride was one of the conspirators behind the first “Sister’s Vacation” with spouses.  They found a large cabin to rent at a year-round resort complex very close to Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas, one of the major wine centers … Continue reading →

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Café Boulud in Toronto

Posted on July 19, 2023 by thewineraconteur

As I said one of the joys of finding a fine dinner experience in Toronto, which should have been easy, was difficult, because it was Canada Day.  My brain decided that the best chance of finding a nice dinner was … Continue reading →

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A Day Enjoying “Justin’s Barbecue”

Posted on July 17, 2023 by thewineraconteur

While we were enjoying a day in Toronto, and it was on Canada Day, we had to find ways to be entertained.  When I was a kid, I could speak Canadian fluently as my father was born in Hamilton, Ontario; … Continue reading →

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