Tag Archives: France

Ye Olde Steak House in Windsor, Ontario

Posted on February 4, 2013 by thewineraconteur

As I continue my memories of that far and exotic land of Canada, another fine restaurant was Ye Olde Steak House in Windsor, Ontario.  I have always felt that Canadian steakhouses have a different feel about them then their American … Continue reading →

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L’Escoffier in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Posted on January 29, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Ann Arbor is known as an academic center in the state, being the home of the University of Michigan.  The university is located right downtown of the city, and right off of the quad of the university is the Bell … Continue reading →

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The Sardine Factory in Monterey

Posted on January 26, 2013 by thewineraconteur

After a leisurely afternoon in the Cannery Row District of Monterey, we were looking forward to a great dinner.  We were going to the Sardine Factory Restaurant that has not only a DiRoNA Award, but the Wine Spectator’s Grand Award … Continue reading →

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Casanova in Carmel, California

Posted on January 20, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Some may opine that I have this high thought of myself when I am on holidays, but actually it is the name of the first restaurant we dined at in Carmel.  When I was doing research on where to go … Continue reading →

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The Canopy in Brighton, Michigan

Posted on January 8, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The Canopy was a popular restaurant in Brighton, Michigan a few decades ago.  It was a steakhouse before the term meant “premium.”  At the time, it was the finest establishment there, and they did a fine business the times that … Continue reading →

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The Fox & Hounds

Posted on January 7, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Years ago, when I first went to the Fox & Hounds it was considered out in the boondocks from where I grew up.  From Detroit it was almost in Pontiac, as this restaurant was located in Bloomfield Hills and it … Continue reading →

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Boodles

Posted on January 5, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This is probably the classiest cinder block restaurant that one can encounter.  It has rather non-descript exterior, though they do have kind of a nice semi enclosed patio for dining as well.  Once you step inside you will be surprised … Continue reading →

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A New Years Eve Story

Posted on January 2, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have what I consider a good wine cellar that holds about twelve hundred bottles of wine.  I was getting some props to take a picture to post on Facebook to wish everyone a Happy New Year.  As I have … Continue reading →

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Champagne

Posted on December 30, 2012 by thewineraconteur

As we all prepare to enjoy some Champagne in a night or two , we must thank a Benedictine monk named Dom Perignon who was the cellar master at the Abbey of Hautvillers who noted that the white wines of … Continue reading →

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Le Bordeaux

Posted on December 24, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Here is an example of another restaurant that named the business after a wine.  Le Bordeaux replaced one of my favorite restaurants, and I think that they tried to emulate the former establishment.  They had good food and service, but … Continue reading →

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