Tag Archives: France

A Girl’s Week

Posted on August 5, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Charlotte, North Carolina has been sending a siren call this way, since the last time we went there.  Alas, this time was I was not as accessible, but my Bride was as she went off on a “girl’s” vacation and … Continue reading →

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More Notes about the Reunion

Posted on August 1, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Since I covered the basis for the Reunion, now I shall discuss some of the fun moments of the affair as well. Through the initial opening of the doors and right through the dinner period there was classic music playing … Continue reading →

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The Sardine Room in Plymouth, Michigan

Posted on July 20, 2013 by thewineraconteur

During the recent Plymouth Art Fair, I went with some friends along with many thousands others to walk the downtown area to look at the arts and crafts offered at each booth on both sides of several of the streets … Continue reading →

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“Somewhere Beyond the Sea” Chateau Latour 1961

Posted on July 4, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This article was actually published yesterday on a fellow Blogger’s Page “The Winegetter.”  He and his charming wife are off on holidays, and he has asked a group of wine writers to submit a couple of essays on his page … Continue reading →

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“Super Moon”

Posted on June 24, 2013 by thewineraconteur

“When the moon hits your eye. Like a big pizza pie. That’s amore. When the world seems to shine. Like you’ve had too much wine. That’s amore.” If one has spent any time on site Facebook in the last couple … Continue reading →

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Boodles Restaurant Revisited

Posted on May 21, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This has been a favorite restaurant of my Bride and me for years, and they tout themselves as “Where East Meets West.”  This cinder block façade building, while bland on the exterior has a great interior, but even better than … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night Dinner Onboard the “Titanic” at the Grand Hotel

Posted on May 13, 2013 by thewineraconteur

After the lectures and lessons, everyone went back to their rooms to freshen up for the “dinner” that evening.  Everyone was putting on their best vintage attire for the formal night, those that had decided to go with the theme … Continue reading →

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The First Dinner of the “Titanic” Weekend

Posted on May 9, 2013 by thewineraconteur

When the initial reception was over and it was time for dinner, rather than all preceding to a private dining room, we all went to the main dining room at the Grand Hotel, Salle a Manger.  We had met two … Continue reading →

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Azalea in Louisville, Kentucky

Posted on May 1, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This was a wonderful restaurant that had the charm of the South, located in a building that once housed a Blacksmith Shop.  It was a restaurant that was the darling of the area, winning awards with an upscale casual atmosphere.  … Continue reading →

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Proof on Main in Louisville, Kentucky

Posted on April 30, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This is a very different restaurant in Louisville, as it does not have the charm of the old South, as it feels much more like you should be in Manhattan.  It is one of the few places that I know … Continue reading →

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