Tag Archives: France

The Greatest Hamburger – Yes, That One

Posted on April 10, 2013 by thewineraconteur

To call the dish that I had a Hamburger is like calling the Mona Lisa a painting, both are classic works of art.  Daniel Boulud Brasserie has taken this dish to new heights.  Let’s face it I love Lafayette Coney … Continue reading →

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I Pulled a Fast One

Posted on April 5, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I was talking to a friend of mine, and she claimed that she only drank red wines, because she did not like white wines, especially Chardonnay wines.  She said that they were too “oakey” and not pleasant.  She also said … Continue reading →

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Meyer’s Sea Food in Dearborn, Michigan

Posted on April 4, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This was one of those old stately restaurants of a bygone era, where business men would go to have a great lunch or dinner in a very club-like atmosphere.  It was one of those places that had dark wood and … Continue reading →

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Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

Posted on March 27, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There has been a growth of casinos in the state of Michigan as well as in all of the other states, and they have become attractions for conferences and board meetings and other business events.  They are attractive because they … Continue reading →

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Winter Park Art Festival

Posted on March 7, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Wine is art, especially when it is well crafted.  Wine and art are two of my favorite subjects, and when the two can be found at the same time it is even better.  I have written about a couple of … Continue reading →

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Visiting a New Home

Posted on February 26, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Some dear friends of ours built a brand new house out in the country on a private road on a private lake.  We went out to see the new house now that it has been completed.  The last time we … Continue reading →

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The Cruise Inn in Detroit

Posted on February 11, 2013 by thewineraconteur

In my old neighborhood, the main drag was called “The Highway.”  On the Highway was a very popular fancy restaurant and lounge called The Cruise Inn.  The restaurant was done in dark woods with a nautical theme.  There was a … Continue reading →

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Al’s Lounge in Delray

Posted on February 10, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I used to refer to Al’s Lounge as the classiest greasy spoon in America.  I know that it doesn’t sound nice, but Al’s was a great place for a quick dinner.  They had a nice interior, but what made me … Continue reading →

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The Old Fish Market in Windsor, Ontario

Posted on February 6, 2013 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I were in downtown Windsor one day just making a day of it, shopping and acting like tourists.  We were getting hungry for a late lunch when we wandered into The Old Fish Market.  The outside did … 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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