Tag Archives: Sonoma Coast

The Lakes Bar & Grille and Déjà vu

Posted on October 31, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Sometimes happenstance brings good fortune and it can also be a cause for déjà vu. For some odd reason, most times the job of selecting a restaurant falls into my lap. Most of the time, it is rather easy, as … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon Respite

Posted on September 1, 2014 by thewineraconteur

We just recently got back from a short trip to Columbus, Ohio. You may think it is reckless to have Michigan license plates on your car and venture into the city, but all was fine and it was a wonderful … 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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What Wine Goes With Leftovers?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by thewineraconteur

I wrote about all the preparations to get the Sunday afternoon reception done for friends and family of the happy couple. Needless to say, there was way more food made then was necessary, which tends to be the norm when … Continue reading →

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Pay It Forward, As They Say

Posted on March 1, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Not too long ago I was helping a friend, and a man came in, and I asked if I could help him.  He had what I perceived to be a small problem, and I went and had the problem corrected … Continue reading →

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Z’s Oyster Bar & Steakhouse

Posted on November 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

While in Louisville, Kentucky we and our in-laws were invited to join another couple that we know for the gentleman’s sixtieth birthday celebration along with a fourth couple; and we all agreed that it would be a fine evening.  I … Continue reading →

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A Couple of Other Wines

Posted on January 4, 2013 by thewineraconteur

When we have dinner parties I always like to put out some wines to start the evening off with, to lead into the main wine or wines later on with our meal.  I believe the wines with the meal are … Continue reading →

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