Tag Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

The Whitney – Detroit – Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on September 24, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Ask any native Detroiter and he knew about the David Whitney building in downtown Detroit.   Most of the natives were not aware of the Whitney mansion only a couple of miles away near the campus of Wayne State University.  The … Continue reading →

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Golden Mushroom – Southfield, MI – Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on September 23, 2012 by thewineraconteur

The Golden Mushroom may have been the pivotal point in the Metro Detroit area in terms of a new wave of restaurants, where the emphasis on the chef was important.  Chef Milos Cihelka started a new restaurant that created a … Continue reading →

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1913 At the Plaza – Grand Rapids

Posted on September 21, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Here is another in my many reminiscences of traveling as a spouse with my Bride on a business trip to Grand Rapids.  There was a conference and we were staying at the Am-Way Grand Hotel in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.  … Continue reading →

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The Caucus Club

Posted on September 17, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Across the street from the venerable London Chop House, which I have already discussed in a prior memory was the Caucus Club.  It was the sister business to the London Chop House and with the same owners.  It was originally … Continue reading →

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The Hunt and Grunt Club

Posted on September 16, 2012 by thewineraconteur

The first time I went to the Huron River Hunting and Fishing Club, affectionately known as the “Hunt and Grunt” club I was in college.  I had a buddy that I chummed around with, and I eventually grew to learn … Continue reading →

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The Rowe Inn – Ellsworth, MI – and a Cab

Posted on September 15, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Like most people from the Detroit area (as well as a good group from Chicago) we make periodic trips to the Traverse City area of the Lower Peninsula.  Some go there every year in the fall for the color of … Continue reading →

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Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on September 3, 2012 by thewineraconteur

If you are looking for stellar Italian food that is not your typical big bowl restaurant you must try Bacco Ristorante.  One night my Bride and I were at Bacco with her sister and her husband.  This couple is from … Continue reading →

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Dinner on the Patio

Posted on September 2, 2012 by thewineraconteur

One of my Bride’s friends invited us over to her house to have dinner with her and her friend.  We graciously accepted and looked forward to the dinner, as her girlfriend attends many cooking classes around town.  My Bride told … Continue reading →

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A Board Meeting Dinner

Posted on August 31, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Periodically, my Bride attends some board meetings either for her client or for a professional organization.  On occasion and when my calendar agrees with hers, I get the good fortune to attend as her guest.  On one of the trips, … Continue reading →

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Denver Buffalo Company

Posted on August 27, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Periodically I have to tell people that my Bride left me.  Not in the bad way, but she leaves me a bachelor on my own devices, while she goes away on a business trip.  Some times I am fortunate to … Continue reading →

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