Category Archives: Dining

Finally Another Call

Posted on July 18, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Just when I thought that I was going to have to file a Missing Person Report, I received a text from The Caller. It had been some time that I had heard from him, though my Bride keeps in touch … Continue reading →

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Loving Spoonful

Posted on July 12, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I am going to talk about the restaurant and not the singing group and if you remember them, you are probably as old as I am. The other day I ended up in a discussion about restaurants and chefs and … Continue reading →

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Alfresco

Posted on July 10, 2016 by thewineraconteur

A little while ago, when my Favorite Daughter was in town, we ate at Oesteria 222, and years back I ate at the same location when it was called Alfresco. I was working right across the street from the restaurant, … Continue reading →

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Sangria

Posted on July 8, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I am going to talk about a trip we made to the restaurant Sangria, and not the Summery blend of wine and fruit juices of the same name. I guess that is because I am not that keen on adulterated … Continue reading →

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A Commencement Speech

Posted on July 6, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Through the wonders of Social Media, it was suggested that I deliver the commencement speech to the last graduating class of Wilson Junior High School, my old Alma Mater. I took on the honored job with some trepidation and with … Continue reading →

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For the Graduates

Posted on July 2, 2016 by thewineraconteur

There are certain things that one encounters in life that goes in cycles. Weddings, religious rites and of course graduations, and it is partly from one’s age. My Bride and I have cycled through all of our friend’s weddings, and … Continue reading →

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Steak and Ale

Posted on June 30, 2016 by thewineraconteur

The same day that I had picked up an old matchbook we ended up driving past the old Steak and Ale restaurant, and I was glad to see that someone had finally bought the building and brought it back to … Continue reading →

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Rose’s Restaurant

Posted on June 26, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Many times a year I mention my dinner club and how we venture off to a different restaurant to have our meeting. It is up to the hosts for that meeting to determine the venue and often there is much … Continue reading →

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Howe’s Bayou

Posted on June 24, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Ever since my first trip to New Orleans, I have discovered that I enjoy Creole and Cajun style food. There is just something kind of corny about the name Howe’s Bayou, and I refrained at first from trying the restaurant … Continue reading →

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Sonoma Brunch

Posted on June 20, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Since my Favorite Daughter was in town, we decided to try the brunch at Fleming’s Steak House, one of our favorite haunts. She was here for a “girl’s get-away” and we took advantage of the time we could, after all, … Continue reading →

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