Category Archives: Wine

Mountain Jack’s and a Merlot

Posted on March 23, 2013 by thewineraconteur

As I write these little essays, I try to maintain a balance of restaurants and wines, so that I do not come across as a snob in either category.  I have been very fortunate to have eaten at many fine … Continue reading →

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More Hockey and Wine

Posted on March 22, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Detroit is a major sports town, and the pride for all of the home teams, never seems to waver much.  Each team has their own unique arena and the venues have changed over the years.  One of the most popular … Continue reading →

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A Bachelor Party and Other Memories

Posted on March 21, 2013 by thewineraconteur

As I sift through my memorabilia to bring back memories about wine, I found a matchbook for a “gentleman’s club” which is a code word for a topless bar.  I am not partial to this type of establishments, but a … Continue reading →

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“Gone With the Wind” and a Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Posted on March 20, 2013 by thewineraconteur

When I was a kid and we would go to the movies on Saturday afternoon in downtown Detroit, there were a couple of theaters that we were not allowed to go to, and one of them was the Fox Theater, … Continue reading →

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More of “The Wizard of Oz” Memories

Posted on March 19, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Since I have discussed two memories revolving around “The Wizard of Oz” I went searching for the last playbill that I remembered to complete this trilogy, and I discovered a fourth outing.  The fourth discovery was from a playbill of … Continue reading →

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Another Trip to the Wizard

Posted on March 18, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This has been a week for OZ, not only did we see the cinematic prequel to the original film, but we just went and saw a theatrical presentation of The Wizard of Oz.   We were made aware of this production … Continue reading →

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The Real Seafood Company in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Posted on March 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There are many times when we decide to go out for dinner, and Ann Arbor is a wonderful community to go have a bite to eat.  The choice of restaurants is very eclectic and a great area to walk around.  … Continue reading →

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Damon’s the Place for Ribs

Posted on March 16, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that I am a big fan of baby rack ribs, and I tend to try them more then maybe I should.  My first question is “do the ribs fall off of the bone?” as I do … Continue reading →

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The English Inn in Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Posted on March 15, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Several years ago, we went out on a drive with another couple to have dinner, because it was during the Super Bowl, and none of us had any interest in watching the game.  We made reservations with the restaurant and … Continue reading →

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Dinner, Rock & Roll and the Flats

Posted on March 14, 2013 by thewineraconteur

In one night we went to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, dinner and drinks, while we were attending a convention in downtown Cleveland.  That is what comes from preplanning a trip, no matter the destination.        … Continue reading →

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