Tag Archives: Loire Valley

French Wines at the Extravaganza

Posted on October 10, 2015 by thewineraconteur

There was just so much to enjoy at this past Culinary Extravaganza benefiting the Culinary Arts Program at Schoolcraft College. The food was delicious, think of three hours of different tapas being served, in fact there was a new tapas … Continue reading →

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A Girl’s Week

Posted on August 5, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Charlotte, North Carolina has been sending a siren call this way, since the last time we went there.  Alas, this time was I was not as accessible, but my Bride was as she went off on a “girl’s” vacation and … Continue reading →

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Visiting a New Home

Posted on February 26, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Some dear friends of ours built a brand new house out in the country on a private road on a private lake.  We went out to see the new house now that it has been completed.  The last time we … Continue reading →

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The Old Fish Market in Windsor, Ontario

Posted on February 6, 2013 by thewineraconteur

My Bride and I were in downtown Windsor one day just making a day of it, shopping and acting like tourists.  We were getting hungry for a late lunch when we wandered into The Old Fish Market.  The outside did … Continue reading →

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Brasserie Jo

Posted on December 16, 2012 by thewineraconteur

When in Chicago, my Bride and I try to go native, which means to walk a lot especially to and from restaurants, because we are either trying to make room for dinner or walk off the dinner we just had.  … Continue reading →

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Saumur de Champigny

Posted on June 26, 2012 by thewineraconteur

I remember having dinner at the Viscount Hotel in Windsor when I was in high school on a date.   They had a very formal old school restaurant that was very elegant.  That is how I remember it as a young … Continue reading →

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