Tag Archives: France

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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Commander’s Palace in Las Vegas

Posted on November 20, 2012 by thewineraconteur

On our many trips to Las Vegas to visit two of our children and our growing group of grandchildren we combined two unique venues.  The Brennan family of New Orleans Commander’s Palace, which we have been to, and the old … Continue reading →

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A Restaurant Called Home Sweet Home

Posted on November 17, 2012 by thewineraconteur

The first time I went to Home Sweet Home was with my dinner club.  The restaurant was a retro-fitted home that was quite a good size home.  With my dinner club you really don’t get a real feel for a … Continue reading →

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It’s the Pits

Posted on November 4, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Another one of our murder mystery nights, that was based in the Tigris-Euphrates Valley.  We furnished the game and the wine, but the dinner was held at one of our dear friend’s home.  She and one her girl friends love … Continue reading →

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A Wedding at the Skyline Club

Posted on November 3, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Here and there around the Metro Detroit Area are private clubs that most people are not even aware of.  Most of these clubs are supported by businessmen who want to impress clients and wine and dine them away from some … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2012 by thewineraconteur

We have had a couple of Halloween parties, where the Champagne took second place to some of the costumes and ingenuity of the attendees.  I remember that we were planning on our first party and I was working non stop … Continue reading →

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Another Day and Night in Manhattan

Posted on October 30, 2012 by thewineraconteur

After a night of fine Northern Italian cuisine, I found myself back in the trenches of another apparel show, this one was held at the Rihga Royal Hotel.  Once again the hotel rooms and suites were converted over to become … Continue reading →

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Plums and Beaujolais

Posted on October 28, 2012 by thewineraconteur

In the early days of the seventies, wine was not as prevalent or as popular in restaurants and clubs.  There was a chain of restaurants in some of the Holiday Inns in the area called Plums that catered to the … Continue reading →

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Filumena at the Stratford Festival

Posted on October 27, 2012 by thewineraconteur

A quick two hour drive is the city of Stratford, Ontario in Canada.  It is also the home of the Stratford Festival, a wonderful collection of theatrical productions and Shakespeare.  There are several theatres just off of the Avon River … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth’s Chophouse in Marquette, MI

Posted on October 19, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Our second night in Marquette and we had dinner at Elizabeth’s Chophouse.  When we got there, there was a large party going on that took over half of the restaurant.   There was still ample room for diners like us who … Continue reading →

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