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The Fourth Annual Woodrow Wilson Junior High School Reunion

Posted on July 29, 2014 by thewineraconteur

A lot of people will be shaking their heads when they see the title of a Junior High School reunion. The alumni of this South Western area of Detroit just shake their head in agreement. Most people grow up and … Continue reading →

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Dinner Overlooking the Straits

Posted on July 25, 2014 by thewineraconteur

While we were at a conference at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island there was a dinner for all of the attendees and it was in a private dining room located between two of the restaurants in the main lodge. … Continue reading →

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A Leisurely Day in Plymouth and a New Restaurant

Posted on July 17, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The Plymouth Art Fair was going on, and the weather was obliging. We decided to make a day of it in the charming city of Plymouth, Michigan. The art fair seems to keep growing in size, as there were more … Continue reading →

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Another Graduation Party

Posted on July 15, 2014 by thewineraconteur

The time of the year is upon us, where we get to celebrate our graduates. One of my cousin’s daughters was an honoree this year and they had a party at their house. There was a huge pavilion erected in … Continue reading →

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“You Are Getting Sleepy…Sleepy”

Posted on May 22, 2014 by thewineraconteur

If you are of my generation that grew up watching black and white “B” movies on television when there was only six channels, then you remember hearing the above statement when there was a hypnotic experiment occurring whether for nefarious … Continue reading →

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Wine Egalitarianism

Posted on March 13, 2014 by thewineraconteur

One thing about writing articles pertaining to wines is the chance to mention some great wines, and some very esoteric wines and varietals as well.  I was getting ready to put some wine bottles in our recycling tub, and each … Continue reading →

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Some Fun Dinners at Home

Posted on November 27, 2013 by thewineraconteur

Given my preferences, I prefer Armenian cuisine, followed by Mediterranean style cuisine after that.  That is what I like, if not having something simple like a filet.  Of course my Bride gets bored with my requests and since we are … Continue reading →

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C.E.O. Chief Entertaining Officer

Posted on November 13, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I would be remiss, not to mention another aspect of “Exceptional Chefs Celebrating Exceptional Education” and the Carriage House Educational Services.  One of the program sponsors of the evening was the firm of Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the largest American-owned … Continue reading →

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Wicked Spoon

Posted on October 10, 2013 by thewineraconteur

One of the newer hotels on The Strip is The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.  My daughter wanted us to try the buffet called Wicked Spoon.  She described it as a buffet that was more akin to a tasting menu, rather … Continue reading →

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The Reunion

Posted on July 30, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The day finally arrived, for ages it seemed like it was never going to arrive and then it happened.  A reunion for a group of alumni from a Junior High School from Southwest Detroit is what I am talking about.  … Continue reading →

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