{"id":541,"date":"2008-12-12T14:06:34","date_gmt":"2008-12-12T14:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/?p=541"},"modified":"2008-12-20T15:49:46","modified_gmt":"2008-12-20T15:49:46","slug":"only-13-shopping-days-til-christmas-and-time-for-a-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/2008\/12\/12\/only-13-shopping-days-til-christmas-and-time-for-a-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Only 13 Shopping Days &#8217;til Christmas and Time for a Break"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/12\/luciano11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-548\" style=\"border: 5px solid transparent;\" title=\"luciano11\" src=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/12\/luciano11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/12\/luciano11.jpg 216w, http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/12\/luciano11-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/a>There is a lot more to Christmas than shopping even though there are only 12 shopping days until Christmas.  At this time of year, family and friends are all a part of the season. We enjoyed dinner at <a href=\"http:\/\/lucianositalianrestaurant.net\/301\/index.html\">Luciano\u2019s Restaurant<\/a> this week with many of our family.<\/p>\n<p>Luciano\u2019s Restaurant, located in Clinton Twp., Michigan is one of Detroit\u2019s areas best kept secrets. The restaurant is located in a small shopping plaza; upon entering the ambience takes one out of the shopper\u2019s world into an old Italian atmosphere. We were a bit early for meeting with others of our extended family but the waiter seated us almost immediately. Reservations are probably a good idea at Luciano\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m glad we were early as it gave us time to enjoy the d\u00e9cor. The colorful walls with roof tiles and colored lights add atmosphere. Christmas decorations added even more to the dinner experience.<\/p>\n<p>Ice water was poured immediately and delicious trays of breads were the beginning of the dinner. After everyone arrived, we were offered menus. Our dinners included options of soup and salad. The potato soup was thick, creamy and tasty. The minestrone reminded me of homemade soup. The delicious soup was thin but considering the quantities of food provided this was good.<\/p>\n<p>We all chose a different entr\u00e9e including veal cutlets, lasagna, lobster legs, and tuna steak. I had the traditional lasagna, which according to the menu is made by Luciano\u2019s wife. Served hot, the lasagna made with ricotta cheese and meat sauce was excellent. Everyone with us also enjoyed his or her entrees<\/p>\n<p>Our host asked for Camus Special Select 2005. This wine was delicious and dry with a very fruity taste. Many thanks to our host for providing this opportunity to have this wine.<\/p>\n<p>You can check out the menus on Luciano\u2019s website. If you have the opportunity, enjoy lunch or dinner at Luciano\u2019s.<\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"owbutton\" src=\"http:\/\/www.onlywire.com\/button\" title=\"Only 13 Shopping Days 'til Christmas and Time for a Break\" url=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/?p=541\"><\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a lot more to Christmas than shopping even though there are only 12 shopping days until Christmas. At this time of year, family and friends are all a part of the season. We enjoyed dinner at Luciano\u2019s Restaurant this week with many of our family. 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