Tag Archives: Sonoma County

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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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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Sibley Gardens in Trenton, Michigan

Posted on May 15, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This was one of my Uncle’s favorite restaurants and he held court there at least a couple times of week, either for lunch or dinner and sometimes the lunches might morph into dinner as well.  He enjoyed restaurants that always … 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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Another Trip to the Wizard

Posted on March 18, 2013 by thewineraconteur

This has been a week for OZ, not only did we see the cinematic prequel to the original film, but we just went and saw a theatrical presentation of The Wizard of Oz.   We were made aware of this production … Continue reading →

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The Topper in Dearborn, Michigan

Posted on November 6, 2012 by thewineraconteur

Most people that know me can always spot me in a crowd, because I am always wearing a hat, it is a trademark for me I guess.  So The Topper was a natural for me.  Everywhere you looked there were … Continue reading →

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Meriwether’s

Posted on October 26, 2012 by thewineraconteur

For several years, my Bride’s office was not far from a quaint English styled restaurant on a main drag in the metro area.  Before I had met my Bride, I used to hear about this restaurant from an older co-worker, … Continue reading →

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Toledo, Ohio with Art, Klinger and Perry Mason

Posted on August 7, 2012 by thewineraconteur

We made a little weekend get-away with another couple to see an art exhibit in Toledo, Ohio.   The Toledo Art Museum is a wonderful facility and they have some wonderful exhibits and I say that even because I am spoiled … Continue reading →

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