Tag Archives: Chardonnay

Fulton’s Crab House/ Stone Crab Lounge at Pleasure Island

Posted on March 5, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Once again, we tempted the fates to see if we would end up braying with pointed ears and tails.  Happily that was not the case.  We were going to another restaurant at Pleasure Island and this particular restaurant was owned … Continue reading →

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Planet Hollywood at Pleasure Island

Posted on March 4, 2013 by thewineraconteur

When I think of Pleasure Island I still have visions of little boys doing all of the bad things that they could do, from the cartoon film Pinocchio and remember how in the end they all became donkeys.  Thankfully the … Continue reading →

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Charleston, South Carolina

Posted on February 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This was a city that we had to visit.  One of the most famous characters in literature hailed from this hallowed city of the South; Rhett Butler, one of the most famous men of print and cinema, and a man, … 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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L’Auberge de la Bastille in Windsor, Ontario

Posted on February 5, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This restaurant was owned by the same people as Ye Olde Steak House, but it was much more casual in atmosphere and it its cuisine.  I would say that L’Auberge de la Bastille was more of a bistro, before that … Continue reading →

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Water Club

Posted on January 28, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This was more of a neighborhood restaurant with fancy touches; it is a shame that they suffered the same fate as so many other restaurants do.  John Cleveland’s Water Club had a nice selection of fresh fish and several choices … Continue reading →

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Pacific’s Edge in Carmel Highlands

Posted on January 25, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This is a restaurant that we have eaten at twice and loved it both times.  Pacific’s Edge is just around the corner from Carmel-by-the-Sea in Carmel Highlands.  It is located in the Hyatt Carmel Highlands Hotel high up on a … Continue reading →

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Robert Talbott Vineyards

Posted on January 24, 2013 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I after seeing the manufacturing facility of Robert Talbott and having a lunch drove over to the tasting room of Robert Talbott Vineyards.  I have to thank my contact person at the factory for calling ahead to … Continue reading →

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Robert Talbott and my Introduction to their Wines

Posted on January 23, 2013 by thewineraconteur

As I have stated before I was a buyer in the men’s wear business.  I started off in furnishings which would be shirts, ties, hosiery, belts and other accessories.  Later on I started buying in other categories as well.  One … Continue reading →

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Bernardus Winery and Marinus Restaurant

Posted on January 22, 2013 by thewineraconteur

On one of our day trips, we were very over dressed to visit some of the wineries in the Carmel Valley.  The reason being, we planned on having the last wine tasting at Bernardus Winery.  Not that you have to … Continue reading →

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