Tag Archives: France

Part Two of the Vertical of Chateau Gaby

Posted on September 11, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It was a very stellar occasion that was put on by The Fine Wine Source of Livonia, and Vertical Detroit, their restaurant in Downtown Detroit.  Chateau Gaby was being featured in a major presentation.  Damien Landouar was representing Chateau Gaby … Continue reading →

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A Vertical Tasting at Vertical Detroit

Posted on September 8, 2023 by thewineraconteur

You may have noticed that over the years I have mentioned my local wine shop/club that I visit quite often, well they also own a wine-centric restaurant Vertical Detroit in the historic Ashley Hotel in Downtown Detroit. The restaurant opened … Continue reading →

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The Statler French American Bistro

Posted on September 3, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I keep having a difficult time typing or saying Statler without Hilton, and not because of the two characters in the private theater box on the Muppets, because for years on Washington Boulevard and Grand Circus Park stood the Statler-Hilton … Continue reading →

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Two From Emile Beyer

Posted on August 22, 2023 by thewineraconteur

One of the joys of going into my local wine shop, the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, is that I never know what will occur.  If they are really busy, I know that I can always come back, rather … Continue reading →

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Fine Wine Source – August 2023 Club Selections

Posted on August 20, 2023 by thewineraconteur

It feels like ages since, I walked into the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, after all of our side adventures, but it was time to get the club selections.  I am a firm believer in the selections that I … Continue reading →

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Another Fine Meal at Walloon Lake Inn

Posted on August 16, 2023 by thewineraconteur

I have to admit that I always accuse my Bride of being repetitious in her selections, but I totally agreed that we had to have dinner while we were up north at the Walloon Lake Inn.  It began as a … Continue reading →

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A Family Get-together in Wine Country

Posted on July 25, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride was one of the conspirators behind the first “Sister’s Vacation” with spouses.  They found a large cabin to rent at a year-round resort complex very close to Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas, one of the major wine centers … Continue reading →

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Café Boulud in Toronto

Posted on July 19, 2023 by thewineraconteur

As I said one of the joys of finding a fine dinner experience in Toronto, which should have been easy, was difficult, because it was Canada Day.  My brain decided that the best chance of finding a nice dinner was … Continue reading →

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A Day Enjoying “Justin’s Barbecue”

Posted on July 17, 2023 by thewineraconteur

While we were enjoying a day in Toronto, and it was on Canada Day, we had to find ways to be entertained.  When I was a kid, I could speak Canadian fluently as my father was born in Hamilton, Ontario; … Continue reading →

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After Dinner at Bar Pigalle

Posted on July 11, 2023 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I had a wonderful time at the French Rosé wine tasting at Bar Pigalle.  A rather new establishment, and between the bar and the kitchen, it appears that they are carving out a niche in the Midtown … Continue reading →

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