Tag Archives: Italy

Deadwood Bar and Grill in Northville, Michigan

Posted on May 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The other day I met a friend for lunch, and it was one of the few hot days that we have had this season.  When I got to the restaurant, he was seated outside in the patio, and I had … Continue reading →

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Amantea Restaurant in Garden City, Michigan

Posted on May 3, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have stated before, that somehow I became the chairman for an all year’s reunion party for my Junior High School in Detroit.  We have monthly planning meetings and we hold the meetings at different locations around the Metropolitan Detroit … Continue reading →

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Martini Italian Bistro in Louisville, Kentucky

Posted on April 24, 2013 by thewineraconteur

It is getting time to think of Mint Juleps, so my mind is wandering off to Louisville, as I think of some of the venues that we have ventured into when visiting the Greater Louisville area.  My Bride has a … Continue reading →

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Volare Ristorante in Wixom, Michigan

Posted on April 21, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I was recently talking to some people and they reminded me of a restaurant that we once ate at.  The restaurant was kind of, off the beaten track and not on a major intersection.  We dined at Volare Ristorante, and … Continue reading →

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Commerce Grill in Commerce, Michigan

Posted on April 19, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The other day I was talking to someone and they mentioned that they live in Commerce, Michigan and it made me smile.  The third member of the conversation was not aware of the community per se and asked where it … Continue reading →

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Twenty Years

Posted on April 18, 2013 by thewineraconteur

It is hard to believe that my Bride has put up with me for twenty years, but we were celebrating the evening that we met.  We have had a lot of trips, dinners and wines and uncountable memories since that … Continue reading →

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El Barzon in Detroit, Michigan

Posted on April 11, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Just a little Northeast of where I grew up is a very unique restaurant that just packs them in.  I say unique because of the culinary offering; one side of the menu is true Mexican food and the other side … Continue reading →

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Tony K’s Grill in Dearborn, Michigan

Posted on April 8, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have mentioned The Topper restaurant in Dearborn on a prior article, and Tony K’s Grill came after the owner decided to retire and his son took over the business.  The new generation made The Topper brighter in color and … Continue reading →

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“Gone With the Wind” and a Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Posted on March 20, 2013 by thewineraconteur

When I was a kid and we would go to the movies on Saturday afternoon in downtown Detroit, there were a couple of theaters that we were not allowed to go to, and one of them was the Fox Theater, … Continue reading →

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DeLuca’s Restaurant in Westland, Michigan

Posted on March 8, 2013 by thewineraconteur

It was my sister’s birthday a couple of days ago, and I wished to take her out for dinner.  I asked if she had any suggestions, and she said she loves Italian food and DeLuca’s was one of her favorite … Continue reading →

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