Tag Archives: Italy

A Wonderful Dinner with Friends

Posted on December 29, 2012 by thewineraconteur

We have a charming couple for dear friends, which are younger than we are, but delightful in their maturity, wisdom and their desire to keep growing in an acquisition of knowledge.  They have a great interest in the arts, in … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving, A Second Day

Posted on November 27, 2012 by thewineraconteur

My Bride made so much food for Thanksgiving and even with giving away food as people left, we still had so much, that she invited everyone back for dinner Saturday evening as well.   With all the family and the out-of-towners … Continue reading →

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Moro’s in Allen Park, Michigan

Posted on November 21, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I grew up with a bunch of former Jitterbugs and Zoot Suiters, e.g. my Father and all of his cronies.  I was smiling when I read the other day in the paper that the Zagat Survey of Restaurants listed Moro’s … Continue reading →

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The Spaghetti Company

Posted on November 18, 2012 by thewineraconteur

At one time one of the hottest restaurants in the Metro Detroit area was The Spaghetti Company and they had a couple of locations.  These were very spacious restaurants with good classic dishes that one would expect from an eatery … Continue reading →

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The Earle in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Posted on November 11, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I think the first time we went to The Earle in Ann Arbor was after wandering around one of the Ann Arbor Art Fairs.  The Earle is located on a side street off the main drag and is located in … Continue reading →

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La Bistecca Revisited

Posted on November 9, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Last night we met some friends that we have not seen in ages and we met again at La Bistecca.  We have had some wonderful evenings of dinner and wine with them at several venues, even once out in San … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Italy in Midtown Manhattan

Posted on October 29, 2012 by thewineraconteur

On a trip to Manhattan for business, yes it sometimes gets in the way.  I was staying at the Lombardy Hotel.  It was a unique hotel, in that it was managed by a company, but the building was a condominium … Continue reading →

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Gratzi

Posted on October 14, 2012 by thewineraconteur

One night my Bride and I met some friends for dinner at Gratzi Restaurant in Ann Arbor.  The restaurant is a rehabbing of an old cinema palace from the thirties.  It is a beautiful building and interesting décor.  Ann Arbor … Continue reading →

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Opera With Dinner

Posted on October 13, 2012 by thewineraconteur

It is not too often that one can go out for dinner and be entertained by the staff.  We had dinner at DePalma’s one time, where the waiter broke off into an aria between his customary duties.  Talk about an … Continue reading →

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Lambrusco

Posted on October 11, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Some days I write about wines that are legendary and some days I mention wines that are popular.  Lambrusco wines from Northern Italy have had peaks and valleys of popularity, and that is fine.  During the 1970’s Lambrusco wines were … Continue reading →

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