Tag Archives: Italy

The Caller Calls From Ann Arbor

Posted on February 26, 2015 by thewineraconteur

One of the joys of writing this blog is that it can go in many directions and I never know where it is heading until I sit down at my keyboard. The Caller is one of my characters who get … Continue reading →

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Capo’s Restaurant & Speakeasy

Posted on February 8, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Mulligan: All right, Charlie; that the joint? Toothpick Charlie: Yes, sir. Mulligan: Who runs it? Toothpick Charlie: I already told you. Mulligan: Refresh my memory. Toothpick Charlie: Spats Columbo. Mulligan: That’s very refreshing; what’s the password? Toothpick Charlie: “I’ve come … Continue reading →

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Lunch With My Son

Posted on February 6, 2015 by thewineraconteur

The purpose of all the trips to Las Vegas is to visit the children and the grandchildren that live out there; at the expense of gambling and nightlife. Of course we also have to work around the work schedules of … Continue reading →

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Embers in Summerlin

Posted on February 4, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Our first night in Las Vegas and we were trying to get together with our children and grandchildren, and since we were staying in Summerlin we went to a restaurant near all involved. Embers is wonderfully close to where we … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Sweet Wines on New Years Eve

Posted on January 11, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Traditionally New Years Eve is celebrated at our home, and we invite all the family to attend, if they desire. It is not as glamorous as a nightclub, nor is it as expensive. No one has to buy a new … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Wines That I Received For Christmas

Posted on January 3, 2015 by thewineraconteur

How can someone not like the Christmas season? I still enjoy getting gifts, as I guess I am still a kid at heart. I always hear from people that they are intimidated to buy me a gift, and I find … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning

Posted on December 28, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Everyone thinks that if one writes about wines, they are always enjoying esoteric wines and great vintages, but that is not always the case. There are times when one is having drinking wines with others that do not have the … Continue reading →

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A Trip to Fleming’s in Birmingham, Michigan

Posted on December 18, 2014 by thewineraconteur

We recently had a chance to catch up with an old friend, outside of her professional world, at Fleming’s Steak House in Birmingham, Michigan. We were meeting her and her new friend and we decided to have dinner in the … Continue reading →

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Another Club Meeting at the Plymouth Crossing

Posted on November 24, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The best laid plans of mice and men, as the old adage goes, I think of as I make plans for my dinner club meeting. I perform a certain service for the club, beyond the membership status, as a way … Continue reading →

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Ciao Ristorante

Posted on November 22, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I would venture to say that most people enjoy a good Italian meal; at least I know that I do. The city of Dearborn today is now known for having a large if not the largest population of residents from … Continue reading →

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