As excited as I am to welcome in the new year, I cannot help but reflect on some of the greatest moments from the previous year. One particular moment which still stands out to this day is a cigar and whisky dinner held at the Monarch Bistro in the Hotel Zaza. This was the [...]
Gigi’s Asian Bistro hosted a spectacular event in honor of the launch of their fine and rare whisky bar. What better way to present this beautiful selection than with the complete portfolio of Glenfiddich (years 12 through 50), delicious dinner pairings prepared by guest chef Scott Tycer, Glenfiddich ambassador Freddy May, and an excited crowd [...]
This Halloween has consisted of a week of Spirits! What better way to celebrate than to imbibe with a libation and enjoy a cigar? Building up to the Holiday for me this year has meant being fortunate enough to attend some very special spirit focused events, including a Balvenie tasting (with a bottle of The [...]
It’s been some time now since my “once a week” location for cocktails, cigars, and fine dining has closed, but it is important to still have a way to indulge in these pleasures of life on a weekly (or at the very least monthly) basis. It’s the moment I look forward to and completely fall [...]
As someone who enjoys pairing spirits with cigars, wine has been an increasing item of interest. Just this past year at the IPCPR cigar trade show, I discovered that indeed many of the manufacturers are enjoying wine as their pairing of preference as well. There is a curiosity factor for me to discover more, and [...]
This year the annual cigar trade show- IPCPR, was held in the Venetian in Las Vegas. It was an amazing show and was the first year the IPCPR granted membership opportunities to the media. I was honored to officially become a member in the company of the manufacturers and retailers of whom I have a [...]
One of the greatest connections I have experienced recently is the relationship between whisk(e)y and cigars, and the people who strengthen that bond. It is an amazing thing when your passion directs you to some truly great people who are on a similar path. While on the hunt to learn more about rye, bourbon, scotch, [...]
Have cigar, will travel. Earlier this week I had the pleasure of joining Chip Hight of Hight Cigar for a “pub” crawl featuring a night of cigars and scotch on the town. I say pub crawl but it was more like a steakhouse crawl and proved to be an amazing evening! I love walking into [...]
I am delighted to introduce to you a new magazine from the creator of CigarFriendly.us. First of all, if you haven’t visited CigarFriendly.us then you need to now. This is a site that is consumer driven and lists places in your area where cigar smoking is welcomed. From cigar shops, restaurants, to bars- this is [...]
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