wine

Grand Rapids has been honored by people literally around the world as a true "Beer Destination."  With Founders Brewery attracting folks from far and wide, Grand Rapids Brewing Co. opening, and other craft beer makers brewing some fabulous beers locally, Grand Rapids seemingly is the spot to be for beer lovers.

But, what about wine?  I love a good glass of wine.  Wine has been left behind, at least in the publicity department. There are a lot of wine drinkers out there.  Most everyone drinks wine, at some time or other.  Wine shops abound, most restaurants have good wine lists, but it's kind of quite.  We love it...we just don't advertise it.

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I don't know about your house, but at mine, we're slowly working out the menu for Thanksgiving.

I know, it's late, but we hate to rush anything.  (Har, har, har!)

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The greatly anticipated International Wine, Beer & Food Festival is almost here.  Next week, November 17 - 19 the Steelcase Ballroom inside DeVos Place will host thousand of people anxious to sample wine, beer and food from around the world.

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It's another hot, great beach day. Although Esquire Magazine did not include any West Michigan beaches on it's list of most popular, we have plenty of great beaches around here. If you are heading to Grand Haven, Holland, Hoffmaster beach

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All week long I will be doing a "Raise Your Spirits" contest this week.  I will ask you one of these trivia questions between 12:30 and 1 pm and you need to do is be the 10th caller at 616-770-8200 with the correct answer!  Win a $25 gift certificate to ABC Fine Wine & Spirits on Woodland Mall Drive next to TGI Fridays.  All week

Getting ready to head out to John Russo's Wine Warehouse & Deli on Kalamazoo & 44th Street! I'm broadcasting there today with Chef Joseff VanHorn who ALWAYS whips up the most delicious foods for you to sample. John has giveaways for you too and so do I! Hope I

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This was a great day! I always have such fun with John, Frank and the whole darn family at John Russo's Wine Warehouse and Deli! So many facebook friends stopped by today to say hello. One nurse cornered me at the front of the store who read my post on facebook about taking a fall and knocking my head out on the pavement last night on a patch of ice.

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