Tag Archives: France

Bayside, A Seafood Grill and Bar in Naples

Posted on December 23, 2012 by thewineraconteur

When you are in Naples, Florida during the season even with all of the additional traffic and crowds it is a pleasure to be there.  The beautiful rose or pink Ritz Carleton Hotel is a landmark for years and a … Continue reading →

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Brasserie Jo

Posted on December 16, 2012 by thewineraconteur

When in Chicago, my Bride and I try to go native, which means to walk a lot especially to and from restaurants, because we are either trying to make room for dinner or walk off the dinner we just had.  … Continue reading →

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The Breakers at Palm Beach, Florida

Posted on December 11, 2012 by thewineraconteur

“By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea,” are the words I think of each time I think of the Breakers.  I have always presumed that this was the hotel that the movie “Some Like It Hot” was … Continue reading →

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Maison & Jardin, Altamonte Springs, Forida

Posted on December 8, 2012 by thewineraconteur

We spent a week in Florida once, being nomadic going from one hotel to another.  We started in Orlando and we had a wonderful meal and wine in a suburb of Orlando Altamonte Springs and the restaurant was named Maison … Continue reading →

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Petunias a Restaurant in New Orleans

Posted on December 7, 2012 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I have the same dentist, and one time when we were at our bi-annual check up, we were saying that we had another trip planned for New Orleans.  Our dentist said that he had just returned from … Continue reading →

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The Red Room in New Orleans

Posted on December 5, 2012 by thewineraconteur

What can you say about a restaurant that is built upon part of the actual structure of the original Eiffel Tower?  I have never been to Paris, but my Bride has, and we have dined in a restaurant that has … Continue reading →

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Pine Ridge Resort

Posted on December 2, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Years ago, a friend of mine told me of this hidden get-away for couples.   He told me that it was just what was needed to relax and have a good time.  We checked it out and were told that we … Continue reading →

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Tannin

Posted on November 25, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I recently received a message from one of my readers asking me, “What is tannin.”  In spite of the classic Lucille Ball episode where she is crushing grapes in her bare feet, this does not really occur.  They have far … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Feast that Bacchus Would Have Enjoyed

Posted on November 24, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Well the dust is settled from another Thanksgiving meal, and it was a true pleasure to watch my Bride as a whirling dervish overseeing all aspects of the meal.  I had acquired a bug two days ago and with medications … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Day and Beaujolais Nouveau

Posted on November 23, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I do hope that all that read this and are celebrating “American” Thanksgiving Day have a wonderful time to enjoy family and friends. Around Thanksgiving time, there has begun a new tradition of the Beaujolais Nouveau.  I can remember years … Continue reading →

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