Tag Archives: Greece

Mad Dogs and Englishman Go Out in the Midday Sun

Posted on January 14, 2021 by thewineraconteur

With apologies to Noel Coward “Mad Michiganders go out in the Midday Frost.” Yankee ingenuity and the need to keep a business afloat and to allow people to make a modicum of a living has created a unique situation in … Continue reading →

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Greece and Oregon

Posted on September 27, 2019 by thewineraconteur

There we were sitting at the bar at Wines on Main in Chelsea, Michigan and you have to realize that is such a strange setting for this raconteur.  I was really excited about being here and to have another reason … Continue reading →

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The Auburn Café

Posted on September 10, 2016 by thewineraconteur

I always try to have at least a week of articles, because one never knows when the Muse may want to have the day off and this way I don’t have to scramble, as I like to publish an article … Continue reading →

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Malagousia

Posted on February 13, 2016 by thewineraconteur

If you are like me, you may have never heard of the grape varietal Malagousia, which almost became extinct. I had to hear of this grape that is only grown in Greece, from a text and call from Las Vegas. … Continue reading →

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Santorini Estiatorio in Greektown

Posted on September 4, 2015 by thewineraconteur

While my Favorite Daughter was here visiting, one of her requests was having dinner in Greektown. It surprised me that she wanted to eat there, but it was alright, as we scheduled dinner after our trip to the Detroit Institute … Continue reading →

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Another Charming Greek Nightclub

Posted on April 2, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I have had my rants against the commercialization of Greek Town in Detroit. I guess it is because I remember the good old days of the area when it wasn’t a tourist trap and now a gateway to one of … Continue reading →

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Old Greektown and Wine in Detroit

Posted on October 6, 2012 by thewineraconteur

A couple days ago, on one of the pages of Facebook that I belong to; there was a mention of Greektown and the casino.  I typed a message that I preferred Greektown in the old days before it became commercial.  … Continue reading →

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