Category Archives: Dining

French Wines at the Extravaganza

Posted on October 10, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There was just so much to enjoy at this past Culinary Extravaganza benefiting the Culinary Arts Program at Schoolcraft College. The food was delicious, think of three hours of different tapas being served, in fact there was a new tapas … Continue reading →

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Culinary Extravaganza 2015

Posted on October 8, 2015 by thewineraconteur

It was the time for the 24’Th annual celebration of food and wine to benefit Schoolcraft College students and the Culinary Arts Program. The event is held at the VisTaTech Center/Waterman Wing of Schoolcraft College, which may be the finest … Continue reading →

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Vin Jaune and Chateau-Chalon

Posted on October 6, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The Jura wine tasting dinner at Selden Standard was going strong, and we were getting to the main entrée. The two stars of the evening were coming, not to mention a special surprise bottle of wine. Our host Elie Boudt … Continue reading →

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A Tasting of Jura Wines

Posted on October 4, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Selden Standard in Detroit had the perfect room off to the side for a private wine tasting dinner conducted by Elie Boudt of Elie Wine Company. We were going to try many offerings from Domaine Jean Bourdy from the Jura … Continue reading →

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A Zin for Me

Posted on September 14, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I left my reader dangling a bit with the mention of a tasting of a wine that I had at Bourbons Brews & Bayou. Normally a follow-up article might wait a week or so, but I waited the week before … Continue reading →

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Bourbons Brews & Bayou

Posted on September 12, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Sometimes the weather is a great influence on what one wants to eat. It was a sweltering hot and humid day, and it reminded me of the Big Easy. Here I was in Wyandotte, Michigan and the humidity was reminding … Continue reading →

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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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