Tag Archives: California

Brunch at Tivoli Village

Posted on March 11, 2019 by thewineraconteur

While we are in Vegas visiting the family, we may not see The Strip, or any shows, but we do know that we want to have brunch at Echo & Rig.  The allure of Vegas has paled after all of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Birthdays at Grimaldi’s

Posted on March 5, 2019 by thewineraconteur

World travelers we will never be.  I mean we are getting better, as we can now travel for a week or so, with two suit cases checked, two over-head bags and two carry-on bags.  I am sure the Queen schleps … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

February Wine Club Selections

Posted on February 25, 2019 by thewineraconteur

In the month of February besides writing about birthdays and Valentine’s Day, I will now also get to write about the monthly wine selections from Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan.  I think even more important to picking up the … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Richards

Posted on February 24, 2019 by thewineraconteur

My dinner club was in a bit of a turmoil, as we had lost one of our standby restaurants.  It is getting harder and harder to find a restaurant that has a private room, as most venues value cramming in … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 19, 2019 by thewineraconteur

Holidays, no matter how noble, are nights that we normally try to avoid eating out at restaurants.  Actually, there are so many holidays that are really family oriented, so it gives us a reason to have a big party at … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Back to Boodles

Posted on February 9, 2019 by thewineraconteur

You know the old expression “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it,” I think that is the perfect description for Boodles in Madison Heights, Michigan.  You could walk or drive by it constantly without really noticing it, because it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Two from Chappellet

Posted on February 5, 2019 by thewineraconteur

With the endless stream of wineries and brands in the international wine market, I am not sure if even all the professionals can keep track of what is out there.  So, just think of the rank amateurs like me that … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Our Get-together Dinner

Posted on February 3, 2019 by thewineraconteur

My Bride becomes this little dynamo of energy once she gets hyped up for a party, and then if you add into the equation, that the party is for old friends, she just doesn’t stop.  Even with the wine that … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Appetizers for a Get-together

Posted on February 1, 2019 by thewineraconteur

We tend to have gatherings at our house, you may have noticed, as over the years I have written about many of them.  The main reason is that my Bride is a wonderful cook and hostess, and the other small … Continue reading →

Posted in Dining, Wine | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Nine Years Difference

Posted on January 30, 2019 by thewineraconteur

I do enjoy going into a wine shop, as I never know what I may encounter.  On one of my infrequent, though my Bride might think it is very frequent stops at the Fine Wine Source I got a chance … Continue reading →

Posted in Wine | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment