Tag Archives: Veneto

Behind the Scenes at a Fashion Show

Posted on May 19, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I have been a clothier all of my life and I have many great memories of those days. I even on occasion met celebrities in my professional career. There were times when we were asked to furnish clothes for fashion … Continue reading →

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A Moving Day

Posted on May 11, 2015 by thewineraconteur

Moving can be very traumatic and thankfully we are not moving to a new home. The moving that I am referring to was not nearly that dramatic; my Bride’s department was moving from one floor to another floor in their … Continue reading →

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Nico & Vali in Plymouth, Michigan

Posted on April 15, 2015 by thewineraconteur

I had heard about this restaurant from friends and really wanted to try it out, but the best laid plans of mice and men… The other night I was surprised to get a suggestion to go out for dinner and … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning

Posted on December 28, 2014 by thewineraconteur

Everyone thinks that if one writes about wines, they are always enjoying esoteric wines and great vintages, but that is not always the case. There are times when one is having drinking wines with others that do not have the … Continue reading →

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A Dinner Party in Windsor

Posted on September 17, 2014 by thewineraconteur

A friend in Canada is getting ready to sell his home, so he invited some people over for dinner before he moved. One forgets how much bother it seems to be to cross the border, when for years it was … Continue reading →

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A Busy Day

Posted on August 27, 2013 by thewineraconteur

I was under the weather for about a week with a nasty bug, which really curtailed my passion for friends, food and drink.  Some time I wonder, with all the medicine (wine) and garlic in my diet, how does a … Continue reading →

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Deadwood Bar and Grill in Northville, Michigan

Posted on May 17, 2013 by thewineraconteur

The other day I met a friend for lunch, and it was one of the few hot days that we have had this season.  When I got to the restaurant, he was seated outside in the patio, and I had … Continue reading →

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