Category Archives: Wine

Mother’s Day

Posted on May 25, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Mother-in-Law jokes seemed to have been around as long as I can remember.  I know that I am extremely fortunate that I have no qualms about mine, so I can not relate to the sentiments of the jokes that have … Continue reading →

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A Sad Day for a Cellar

Posted on May 23, 2013 by thewineraconteur

When my Bride had returned from her last trip to Louisville, one of the empty bottles, she brought back from her trip was a Cain Five 2001.  When I asked her about this particular bottle, she informed me that it … Continue reading →

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Boodles Restaurant Revisited

Posted on May 21, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This has been a favorite restaurant of my Bride and me for years, and they tout themselves as “Where East Meets West.”  This cinder block façade building, while bland on the exterior has a great interior, but even better than … Continue reading →

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Grill 55 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Posted on May 19, 2013 by thewineraconteur

A very good friend of mine met me in Dearborn, and we drove together to Windsor, Ontario, Canada for our dinner meeting.  Since we both joined about a month or two apart back in the Eighties, we have attended a … Continue reading →

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Deadwood Bar and Grill in Northville, Michigan

Posted on May 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The other day I met a friend for lunch, and it was one of the few hot days that we have had this season.  When I got to the restaurant, he was seated outside in the patio, and I had … Continue reading →

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Sibley Gardens in Trenton, Michigan

Posted on May 15, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This was one of my Uncle’s favorite restaurants and he held court there at least a couple times of week, either for lunch or dinner and sometimes the lunches might morph into dinner as well.  He enjoyed restaurants that always … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night Dinner Onboard the “Titanic” at the Grand Hotel

Posted on May 13, 2013 by thewineraconteur

After the lectures and lessons, everyone went back to their rooms to freshen up for the “dinner” that evening.  Everyone was putting on their best vintage attire for the formal night, those that had decided to go with the theme … Continue reading →

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Saturday Aboard the “Titanic”at the Grand Hotel

Posted on May 11, 2013 by thewineraconteur

We woke up Saturday morning with the anticipation of a lot to do aboard the “Titanic.”  After dressing up in period attire we went to the Salle a Manger for our breakfast.  We were offered a choice of either the … Continue reading →

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The First Dinner of the “Titanic” Weekend

Posted on May 9, 2013 by thewineraconteur

When the initial reception was over and it was time for dinner, rather than all preceding to a private dining room, we all went to the main dining room at the Grand Hotel, Salle a Manger.  We had met two … Continue reading →

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“Somewhere In Time,” This Time for Keeps” and the Titanic

Posted on May 7, 2013 by thewineraconteur

“Somewhere In Time” is a romance movie that starred Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour and Christopher Plummer, while “This Time for Keeps” is a musical that starred Esther Williams and Jimmy Durante; and what they both have in common is that … Continue reading →

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