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Tag Archives: Sonoma-Cutrer
A Restaurant Closing
As a retired merchant, it bothers me to see a business closing or filing for reorganization or going out business. This year I have been watching many businesses closing either on their own accord or by mandates of local governments. … Continue reading
First Dinner After Lockdown
We decided to go out for dinner after over ninety days of lockdown. In my old school, pre-Common Core math that is like six periods of quarantine and as great of a cook as my Bride is, even she needs … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Russian River Ranches, Sonoma County, Sonoma-Cutrer
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Another Movie Date
I grew up with movies and I used to love going to see them. If you think about it, my parents survived the Great Depression and films were a way for the public to escape the doldrums of the time. … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Russian River Ranches, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma-Cutrer
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A Cocktail Reception
Our accommodations at the Inn at Bay Harbor reminded me of other resorts that we had stayed at, as it appears that one can own the rooms and allow the hotel to lease them when you are not using them. … Continue reading
Another Grad Party
I guess a quirk of my personality is that if I like someone, I tend to razz them and some people don’t get it. Thankfully one of my nephews for sure gets it and he gets a kick out of … Continue reading
How to Upset a Surprise Party
This has to be the dreaded thought for all that plan for surprise parties. The arabesque intricacies that are necessary to make it all work out for the best. Allow me to state emphatically that it was not me, before … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Il Boro Pian di Nova, Italy, Sangiovese, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma-Cutrer, Syrah, Toscana IGT
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A Leisurely Day in Plymouth and a New Restaurant
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
Cellar Dusty’s in Okemos, Michigan
My Bride recently went to an overnight conference in Okemos for business and one night she and a group of friends had dinner at Cellar Dusty’s. She has dined there before, but we have not gone there for dinner together. … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Argentina, California, Chardonnay, Doa Paula, Los Cardos, Mendoza, Russian River Ranches, Sonoma-Cutrer
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Beverly Hills Grill in Beverly Hills, Michigan
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