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Sharing a Smoke with 'Smokin' Joe Frazier
I met one of my sports idols on Monday night—Joe Frazier, the former heavyweight champion of the world. Frazier was being honored by the Friars...more
Posted: January 29, 2009 By David Savona
Good Morning from Cuba
I just woke up with my first cortadito , which may be the best espresso and warm milk made in the world. Forget your Starbucks or Coffee Bean. It is...more
Posted: January 29, 2009
Credit Crunch on the Way to Havana
I am sitting in the Virgin Atlantic Lounge waiting for my flight to Havana. It’s already an hour late, and I guess it will be later. Travel to Cuba...more
Posted: January 28, 2009
Off to Experience Cuba's Sweet Tobacco of Change
I am buying a few extra things today, like medicine and photo equipment, getting ready for an extended trip to Cuba. Simple things like vitamins or...more
Posted: January 27, 2009
A New Miami Smoking Spot
Last week I dropped in on Ernesto Padilla. I’ve always enjoyed Ernesto’s smokes (his Padilla 1932 La Perla is my go-to short cigar) and I needed...more
Posted: January 20, 2009 By David Savona
Keeping a Secret From Pepin
Yesterday in Miami I stopped at El Rey de los Habanos Inc., the tiny Little Havana fabrica where Pepin Garcia, his family, and 11 cigar rollers make...more
Posted: January 17, 2009 By David Savona
Sitting Down at Oliva Cigar Co.
I flew into Miami this morning, leaving New York’s LaGuardia at the crack of dawn, just as an Alberta clipper was moving into town with some...more
Posted: January 15, 2009 By David Savona
The Top 25
Casa Magna! I know you're all surprised. We were too after our initial round of Top 25 tastings. And, then, that cigar just kept holding its spot...more
Posted: January 9, 2009 By Gordon Mott
Taking a Break
I’m sitting here back at my desk after being away for nearly two weeks. It was a glorious holiday season with lots of time spent among family and...more
Posted: January 6, 2009 By Gordon Mott
Winter's Dilemma
Happy New Year. I have been spending a little over a week in Southern California and I have not had a cigar the whole time. I am Jonesing for one...more
Posted: January 5, 2009
Happy Holidays
There’s snow on the ground, the New York Giants are in the playoffs, and the family is gathering for holiday meals. It’s hard to top this time of...more
Posted: December 23, 2008 By David Savona
Sinking In
It has taken a few days for this news to sink in. I had drinks with a Mexican friend, Max Gutmann, who among his many businesses, owns the Casa del...more
Posted: December 15, 2008 By Gordon Mott
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