Tag Archives: Malbec

The Masters Restaurant in Madison Heights, Michigan

Posted on July 26, 2013 by thewineraconteur

There is a rather curious sight when one is at the corner of Dequinder and Thirteen Mile Road in Madison Heights, a Northern suburb of Detroit.  If one is even remotely familiar with the game of golf there is a … Continue reading →

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The Sardine Room in Plymouth, Michigan

Posted on July 20, 2013 by thewineraconteur

During the recent Plymouth Art Fair, I went with some friends along with many thousands others to walk the downtown area to look at the arts and crafts offered at each booth on both sides of several of the streets … Continue reading →

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J. Alexander’s for a Lunch Meeting

Posted on June 14, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I was meeting a friend for lunch, as I had something to give him, and he suggested that we meet a J. Alexander’s.  This is a chain that is found in about twelve states and they give a good meal, … Continue reading →

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Bailey’s in Dearborn, Michigan

Posted on June 4, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Bailey’s is a “sports bar” and one of the original of the new wave of restaurants that arrived in West Dearborn, when the city was trying to re-image itself and started removing existing businesses for their new look of modern … Continue reading →

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A Sad Day for a Cellar

Posted on May 23, 2013 by thewineraconteur

When my Bride had returned from her last trip to Louisville, one of the empty bottles, she brought back from her trip was a Cain Five 2001.  When I asked her about this particular bottle, she informed me that it … Continue reading →

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A Successful Day

Posted on May 4, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The other day, where I work, we were slammed with business, and ended up with a great day.  Of course the place looked like a hurricane had hit it and I thought we should almost get Hazmat suits to clean … Continue reading →

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Sodaro Estate Winery

Posted on April 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

We had the good fortune to win one of the silent auction lots at the fund raiser we just attended.  I have to admit, that I was not aware of the winery, and I did not even “Google” them to … Continue reading →

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Easter Eve

Posted on April 2, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I have a cousin who has taken it upon herself to have, which has become an Armenian tradition in our families, an Easter Eve party.  Since all of the cousins now have families of their own and we are splintered … Continue reading →

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Beverly Hills Grill in Beverly Hills, Michigan

Posted on March 25, 2013 by thewineraconteur

One day last week, my Bride and I had the unfortunate task of paying our respects for two different individuals on the same day.  I have always felt that whenever possible this is the proper duty to celebrate another person’s … Continue reading →

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The English Inn in Eaton Rapids, Michigan

Posted on March 15, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Several years ago, we went out on a drive with another couple to have dinner, because it was during the Super Bowl, and none of us had any interest in watching the game.  We made reservations with the restaurant and … Continue reading →

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