Tag Archives: Italy

A Nice Dinner

Posted on July 24, 2015 by thewineraconteur

We had a dinner with our son and his wife not too long ago at a restaurant that we have been to before, because of logistics, between the two homes. We met at the Lakes Bar & Grille in Commerce, … Continue reading →

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Organic Wines

Posted on July 22, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There are weeks that sometimes go by, when I wonder if anyone is reading my writings. Then out of the blue, I will get a note on Social Media from one of my friends asking me a question about wine … Continue reading →

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Jazz in the Park

Posted on July 20, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I saw a notice that there was going to be Jazz in the Park, in downtown Plymouth. I have written about Plymouth quite a bit, as it is a cute community with a very nice downtown area with a big … Continue reading →

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Ironwood Grill

Posted on June 30, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The Ironwood Grill is in Plymouth, Michigan and it is located where the old office supply shop was in the downtown area, but it like most of the storefronts in Plymouth has become a restaurant or a tavern. I had … Continue reading →

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A Pleasant Evening on Memorial Day

Posted on June 8, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The Monday of the Memorial Day weekend has become a quiet day for me, for the last couple of years. I totally appreciate the solemnity of the day and can appreciate all the brave men and women who have given … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes at a Fashion Show

Posted on May 19, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I have been a clothier all of my life and I have many great memories of those days. I even on occasion met celebrities in my professional career. There were times when we were asked to furnish clothes for fashion … Continue reading →

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A Moving Day

Posted on May 11, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Moving can be very traumatic and thankfully we are not moving to a new home. The moving that I am referring to was not nearly that dramatic; my Bride’s department was moving from one floor to another floor in their … Continue reading →

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Nico & Vali in Plymouth, Michigan

Posted on April 15, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I had heard about this restaurant from friends and really wanted to try it out, but the best laid plans of mice and men… The other night I was surprised to get a suggestion to go out for dinner and … Continue reading →

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“The Caller” Shows Up in Midland, Michigan

Posted on April 11, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I am starting to think that I am going to have to give “The Caller” second billing as he is all of a sudden appearing all over the map sending me cryptic messages about wines. I think he is having … Continue reading →

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Another Easter Eve

Posted on April 7, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Around the world where Christianity is practiced, Christmas Eve is a recognized quasi-holiday that is celebrated by millions of families. I have a cousin that started celebrating Easter Eve almost thirty years ago, as a way to get all of … Continue reading →

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