Category Archives: Wine

A Successful Day

Posted on May 4, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The other day, where I work, we were slammed with business, and ended up with a great day.  Of course the place looked like a hurricane had hit it and I thought we should almost get Hazmat suits to clean … Continue reading →

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Amantea Restaurant in Garden City, Michigan

Posted on May 3, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have stated before, that somehow I became the chairman for an all year’s reunion party for my Junior High School in Detroit.  We have monthly planning meetings and we hold the meetings at different locations around the Metropolitan Detroit … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Derby Museum Gala 2002

Posted on May 2, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The Saturday a week before the Derby is the site of a grand party supporting the Kentucky Derby Museum on the grounds of Churchill Downs.  If you ever get a chance to go to Churchill Downs, allow yourself some early … Continue reading →

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Azalea in Louisville, Kentucky

Posted on May 1, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This was a wonderful restaurant that had the charm of the South, located in a building that once housed a Blacksmith Shop.  It was a restaurant that was the darling of the area, winning awards with an upscale casual atmosphere.  … Continue reading →

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Proof on Main in Louisville, Kentucky

Posted on April 30, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This is a very different restaurant in Louisville, as it does not have the charm of the old South, as it feels much more like you should be in Manhattan.  It is one of the few places that I know … Continue reading →

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Club Grotto in Louisville, Kentucky

Posted on April 29, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This was a very eclectic restaurant in the Greater Louisville area on Bardstown Road.  The room seemed like one big cave, perhaps which is how they came up with the name.  There was a huge frog, gargoyles peering at you … Continue reading →

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The English Grill at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky

Posted on April 28, 2013 by thewineraconteur

As I am remembering another great meal in Louisville, it was at another grand hotel of that city, the Brown Hotel which opened up in 1923 and it is another beautiful hotel.  The hotel is beautiful from the exterior façade … Continue reading →

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The Oakroom at the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky

Posted on April 27, 2013 by thewineraconteur

While I am still thinking of the forthcoming hallowed race that will soon occur in Louisville, I am remembering a time that we had dinner with our relatives at the Seelbach Hotel.  It is a grand hotel that first opened … Continue reading →

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Lilly’s – A Kentucky Bistro

Posted on April 26, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Out in one of the boroughs of Greater Louisville went to a very fine restaurant called Lilly’s.  It is on Bardstown Road, and there are a number of fine dining establishments and taverns in this area.   Lilly’s calls themselves … Continue reading →

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Vincenzo’s in Louisville, Kentucky

Posted on April 25, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This is a great restaurant that we have eaten at, a couple of times, while we are down visiting.  The owner is very civic minded and is a big supporter of community efforts.  Vincenzo’s is a very elegant restaurant in … Continue reading →

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