Category Archives: Wine

Martini Italian Bistro in Louisville, Kentucky

Posted on April 24, 2013 by thewineraconteur

It is getting time to think of Mint Juleps, so my mind is wandering off to Louisville, as I think of some of the venues that we have ventured into when visiting the Greater Louisville area.  My Bride has a … Continue reading →

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Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, Michigan

Posted on April 23, 2013 by thewineraconteur

In 1976 Dearborn heralded a new image for the city; developers on Ford Motor Company land built a Hyatt Regency Hotel which changed the landscape of the city.  On this same property was a new major shopping center called Fairlane … Continue reading →

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Great Western Seyval Blanc 1980

Posted on April 22, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I was wandering around an exhibit, talking to some friends, when I felt my cellular phone vibrate in my sport coat pocket.  I looked at the message blurb, as to whether I should open up the message and saw that … Continue reading →

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Volare Ristorante in Wixom, Michigan

Posted on April 21, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I was recently talking to some people and they reminded me of a restaurant that we once ate at.  The restaurant was kind of, off the beaten track and not on a major intersection.  We dined at Volare Ristorante, and … Continue reading →

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Another Fund Raiser

Posted on April 20, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The other day I went as a guest to another political fundraiser to a restaurant that I used to frequent years ago.  The original restaurant and location did not have a liquor license, but when they opened their new location … Continue reading →

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Commerce Grill in Commerce, Michigan

Posted on April 19, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The other day I was talking to someone and they mentioned that they live in Commerce, Michigan and it made me smile.  The third member of the conversation was not aware of the community per se and asked where it … Continue reading →

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Twenty Years

Posted on April 18, 2013 by thewineraconteur

It is hard to believe that my Bride has put up with me for twenty years, but we were celebrating the evening that we met.  We have had a lot of trips, dinners and wines and uncountable memories since that … Continue reading →

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Sodaro Estate Winery

Posted on April 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

We had the good fortune to win one of the silent auction lots at the fund raiser we just attended.  I have to admit, that I was not aware of the winery, and I did not even “Google” them to … Continue reading →

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The Detroit Golf Club

Posted on April 16, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The other night we were guests at the Detroit Golf Club for a celebration of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law 100’th Anniversary.  While I did not go to the School of Law, UDM is my alma mater.  … Continue reading →

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Opus One Restaurant in Detroit, Michigan

Posted on April 15, 2013 by thewineraconteur

You know that a restaurant will be stellar when they name themselves after a great wine, because they know that comparisons will be forthcoming.  Opus One, the restaurant, is a third generation of restaurateurs, so there is plenty of experience … Continue reading →

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