Tag Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

The Plymouth Crossing in Plymouth, Michigan

Posted on April 12, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This is a restaurant that my dinner club meets at a couple of times a year.  They have a private room in the back that works for us, and we always have a choice of three different entrée dishes to … Continue reading →

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Wining and Dining at the First Airport Hotel

Posted on April 6, 2013 by thewineraconteur

In the National Registry the Dearborn Inn is listed as the first Airport Hotel.  The airport has long been gone, and converted into a test track for the Ford Motor Company, but the hotel is still there.  Not only are … Continue reading →

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Easter Eve

Posted on April 2, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have a cousin who has taken it upon herself to have, which has become an Armenian tradition in our families, an Easter Eve party.  Since all of the cousins now have families of their own and we are splintered … Continue reading →

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Beverly Hills Grill in Beverly Hills, Michigan

Posted on March 25, 2013 by thewineraconteur

One day last week, my Bride and I had the unfortunate task of paying our respects for two different individuals on the same day.  I have always felt that whenever possible this is the proper duty to celebrate another person’s … 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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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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A Pleasant Surprise

Posted on February 13, 2013 by thewineraconteur

We were celebrating our monthly birthdays, and the venue this time was not at our house.  My Bride though, was doing the catering.  We loaded up our car with the assorted dishes and a birthday cake that she had prepared, … Continue reading →

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The Atheneum in Detroit

Posted on February 8, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There is something about the glamour and mystique of old Las Vegas and any of the old casinos of yore.  Unfortunately the modern edifices of Lady Luck may have the glitz and the bells and whistles, the aura is different.  … Continue reading →

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