Category Archives: Dining

Pia’s Ristorante

Posted on September 8, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I guess that it is true, that all good things come to an end. Whether it is the last drop of a 1961 Chateau Latour or the last night to enjoy being with my Favorite Daughter and her family. It … Continue reading →

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Mad Hatter in Birmingham

Posted on September 6, 2015 by thewineraconteur

“Would you like some wine’ “Yes…” “We haven’t any and you’re too young” That is an exchange between Alice and the Mad Hatter, and it is also the name of a restaurant that we went to one evening with my … Continue reading →

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Santorini Estiatorio in Greektown

Posted on September 4, 2015 by thewineraconteur

While my Favorite Daughter was here visiting, one of her requests was having dinner in Greektown. It surprised me that she wanted to eat there, but it was alright, as we scheduled dinner after our trip to the Detroit Institute … Continue reading →

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Seeing a Great Friend Again

Posted on August 31, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There is something to be said for seeing friends that have moved away and started new a new life. Recently that just happened and it made for a grand evening. Social Media is a wonderful way to keep in touch, … Continue reading →

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More of the Cultural Exchange

Posted on August 21, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The Caller and his wife were handling the “Cultural Exchange” with all the grace and wit that they are known for. There was even an excursion out on the lake as they showed us all of the little coves, inlets … Continue reading →

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A Cultural Exchange

Posted on August 19, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There were several emails that went back and forth with “Cultural Exchange” for the subject, as it was from The Caller as he and his charming wife decided to have a dinner for some friends at their home. I guess … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Chards

Posted on August 17, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There are often times when we celebrate totally good memories and there are times when we celebrate memories; on this particular day we celebrated the latter. A very dear friend of ours had a tragic moment in her life, and … Continue reading →

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Johnny Carino’s

Posted on August 15, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The other day I had met some people and received some good news and I was on my way home, when I felt hungry. This was not an unusual occurrence, as I seem to have the capacity to always have … Continue reading →

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Wine at California Pizza

Posted on August 13, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I will let you into a poorly kept secret, that is, I like wines, and I tend to look for them where ever we go. I also like to eat, and if one follows my writings even periodically, you will … Continue reading →

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The Caller at Tuscan Bistro

Posted on August 11, 2015 by thewineraconteur

After spending a couple of days at a Board Meeting with my Bride, along with The Caller and his wife, not to mention a whirl-wind couple of hours trying wines at assorted wineries, we went home. The Caller had other … Continue reading →

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