Category Archives: Dining

Turkey Leftovers

Posted on December 1, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The day after Thanksgiving, when the holiday is just a brief glimmer in the back of the mind, from all of those souls who think they must go and stand in the trenches in the name of Black Friday shopping. … Continue reading →

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The Three Reasons that I know it is Thanksgiving

Posted on November 29, 2015 by thewineraconteur

In the last decade or so, I have three solid reasons that I know that Thanksgiving has arrived. The first reason is that the day before my Bride has bags waiting next to the front door. Some of the bags … Continue reading →

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Twas the Night before Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Command Central at the house has been busy preparing for the Thanksgiving dinner, with all the chaos that ensues for ensuring that thirty-five people will be will well sated. One of our nephews and his friend arrived the day before … Continue reading →

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Escabeche Restaurant in NOTL

Posted on November 25, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Our first night and dinner in Niagara-On-The-Lake and I would say that we were looking forward to it. It is usually my job to search out the restaurants in the area for our dinners, and this night was no different. … Continue reading →

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Smacznego

Posted on November 17, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Smacznego is the Polish version of Bon Appetit and it was pronounced to us by our waitress at Amadeus restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We met “The Caller” and his charming wife for dinner the other night. Amadeus calls themselves … Continue reading →

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It Finally Happened

Posted on November 13, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I have had I think a great track record from about 1969 to date, going out for dinners and of course ordering wine, which is how this Blog and The Wine Raconteur got started. Through the years, I have often … Continue reading →

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Time For Duck and Pinot Noir Again

Posted on November 3, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I had the chance to visit Grand Rapids, Michigan which is the western part of the state for the chance to participate in a national convention, sponsored by a club that I have had membership in for twenty-five years. Actually … Continue reading →

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A Surprise Phone Call

Posted on October 20, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Sometimes you get a left curve that you actually connect with and pop it out of the stadium. Well that is how it felt the other night. It was going to be a quiet night of maybe some writing, and … Continue reading →

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“Drink Local Wine” Week

Posted on October 14, 2015 by thewineraconteur

According to the Wine Lovers Calendar the week of October 11 to 17 is the “Drink Local Wine Week.” I think that it is a noble cause and one worth paying attention to. I notice that most of the new … Continue reading →

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The Italian Wines at the Culinary Extravaganza

Posted on October 12, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I realize that I have been going on and on about the wines that were served at the Culinary Extravaganza 2015, but I have no choice. The selection was fantastic, compared to some of the years. Some years it felt … Continue reading →

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