Tag Archives: Pinot Grigio

A Surprise for a Sixty-Year Old

Posted on December 19, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Surprise parties are always very tricky to plan and require some clever maneuvers to carry them out. One of my cousins had celebrated her actual sixtieth birthday in November, but with Thanksgiving and a wedding, the milestone had been eclipsed … Continue reading →

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My Sneaky Trick

Posted on November 3, 2016 by thewineraconteur

My sneaky trick has nothing to do with politics, so you can breathe a sigh of relief. It is just something I do when we are traveling and staying at hotels. If one is in the wine country, this isn’t … Continue reading →

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Until Next Time

Posted on September 14, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Ms. Yoga finally finished her high school reunion and she was staying with us for the night, before she was going to the airport to go home. Of course the Casa de Raconteur was all set to prepare the lodging … Continue reading →

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Magdaleno

Posted on August 3, 2016 by thewineraconteur

It was in the midst of the third day of retailing while the Wyandotte Art Fair was progressing and the store was running on extended hours for the event, maintaining the hours of the fair.  By this point, my old … Continue reading →

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Michigan by the Bottle

Posted on July 22, 2016 by thewineraconteur

We were staying in one of the far eastern suburbs of the Detroit area, because of the wedding, and the next day we were going to celebrate the monthly birthdays, which we do often at our home, but one of … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Wedding

Posted on July 20, 2016 by thewineraconteur

We recently went to a beautiful wedding at a public golf course complex that did not appear or act like a public course. The accommodations at Cherry Creek Golf Club were delightful and it was a pleasure to be there. … Continue reading →

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For the Graduates

Posted on July 2, 2016 by thewineraconteur

There are certain things that one encounters in life that goes in cycles. Weddings, religious rites and of course graduations, and it is partly from one’s age. My Bride and I have cycled through all of our friend’s weddings, and … Continue reading →

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Two for the Heart

Posted on May 5, 2016 by thewineraconteur

As much as I like to try different restaurants, there are times when we just need to go have a quick meal. There are plenty of places that I guess can fulfill this need, but how can one go wrong … Continue reading →

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Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Bar

Posted on March 16, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Over the decades I have watched the changes in Las Vegas. It went from the very cool days of The Rat Pack when it was a “family city.” Then for a blink of an eye, it was a family-oriented city. … Continue reading →

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The Grand Café

Posted on March 12, 2016 by thewineraconteur

Most people that go to Las Vegas stay on The Strip and then there are smaller groups that wish to stay in Old Las Vegas in the downtown area. In the old days I liked The Strip and if I … Continue reading →

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