Cigar News: Dominique London opens La Casa del Tabaco Gstaad

The Dominique London Group, The Leading Premium Cigar, Spirits and Luxury Accessories Company in Europe, is expanding their operations in Switzerland with a La Casa del Tabaco flagship store in Gstaad. The new shop, located in Gstaad, the most exclusive ski-resort in the world, will focus on high-end cigars and spirits, paying homage to the Read more about Cigar News: Dominique London opens La Casa del Tabaco Gstaad[…]

Discovering a Cigar Oasis on the San Antonio River Walk – On The Bend Oyster Bar & Cigar Lounge

During a recent business trip to San Antonio, I faced a familiar dilemma – finding a place to unwind with a cigar after a long day at work. However, San Antonio presented a unique challenge. The city’s popular River Walk area, with its picturesque setting and vibrant nightlife, unfortunately prohibits smoking of any tobacco product Read more about Discovering a Cigar Oasis on the San Antonio River Walk – On The Bend Oyster Bar & Cigar Lounge[…]

Cigar Shop Review – Cava de Magallanes – Madrid Spain

I recently took a business trip to Madrid, Spain and like always, I like to venture out and find a local cigar shop to see what I can find. This particular time it was a Cava de Magallanes that I discovered through a recommendation from my good friend Arnold Serafin here in Florida. . To start Read more about Cigar Shop Review – Cava de Magallanes – Madrid Spain[…]

Stogie Press Best Cigar Lounges – 2022

Fresh out of the pandemic, 2022 was an action-packed year for Stogie Press. There were many events coupled with travel – not just for cigars but also work and pleasure. Like previous years, I try to make my way to new lounges whenever I can, and many times I find myself in some old favorites Read more about Stogie Press Best Cigar Lounges – 2022[…]

Cigar News: Empire Social Lounge Las Olas to Open in Fort Lauderdale

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida is ready to welcome Empire Social Lounge Las Olas. Located a block away from the vibrant Las Olas Boulevard at 350 SE 2nd Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, Proprietors Jason Reznik, Ryan Leeds, and Peter Berntsen are looking to bring their version of “Sophisticated Relaxation” to Fort Lauderdale. Empire Social Lounge Las Olas Read more about Cigar News: Empire Social Lounge Las Olas to Open in Fort Lauderdale[…]

Lounge Review – Bongo Ron’s – Old Saybrook Connecticut

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Drew Estate Connecticut Barn Smoker. It was a trek to tobacco mecca, the Connecticut River Valley. I will have a full article up on that event soon but I have to tell you all about a spectacular lounge I visited while I was there. In Read more about Lounge Review – Bongo Ron’s – Old Saybrook Connecticut[…]

Cigar Lounge: The Underground Cigar Shop – Fort Worth, Texas

It has been a number of years since I have been to Fort Worth, Texas and the infamous Underground Cigar Cigar Shop. The last time I was there was for the NFG19 (No Fucks Given) Event before the world was hit with COVID-19. You can read my coverage of that event by following this link. Read more about Cigar Lounge: The Underground Cigar Shop – Fort Worth, Texas[…]

Cigar News: Club Macanudo Opens New Location in Kuala Lumpur

Club Macanudo has opened its first location in Southeast Asia, with the launch of Club Macanudo Kuala Lumpur. Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s upscale shopping and entertainment district of Jalan Ampang, and just steps away from the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, the new Club Macanudo location is part of The Shoppes at Four Read more about Cigar News: Club Macanudo Opens New Location in Kuala Lumpur[…]

Cigar Lounge – Eight Lounge – Las Vegas

Welcome to the newest and most opulent cigar lounge on the Vegas Strip – the Eight Lounge, housed inside Resorts World, the newest mega hotel/resort on the strip. As part of our traveling road show, Kevin (The Commish) Parow and I spent some time in this absolutely beautiful lounge that just recently opened in Las Read more about Cigar Lounge – Eight Lounge – Las Vegas[…]

Cigar Lounge: CigarBox – Las Vegas

I recently spent a few days in Las Vegas, NV to attend the 2022 Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) trade show. Having got there earlier in the week I had time to check out some lounges in the area both on and off the strip. One of those lounges was a place called CigarBox by Freyboy Read more about Cigar Lounge: CigarBox – Las Vegas[…]

Cigar Lounge: The Leaf Lounge – Titusville, FL

There was a time, if you lived in the Titusville, Florida area, and you wanted to pick up some premium cigars, you had one place to go – Harry Smooths. The small shop has been around for decades, but it was just that, a cigar shop. You purchased and you went home to enjoy. Harry’s Read more about Cigar Lounge: The Leaf Lounge – Titusville, FL[…]

Cigar Lounge: Grand Cathedral Cigars – Tampa Heights, Florida

During my visit the other week to the Ybor City Cigar Heritage Festival, I took the time to swing over to the newest lounge in the area – Grand Cathedral Cigars. The lounge is the brain child of Angela Yue, who as some may know, is not new to owning and operating cigar lounges. She Read more about Cigar Lounge: Grand Cathedral Cigars – Tampa Heights, Florida[…]

Cigar Shop – Serafin de Cuba – Tarpon Springs, FL

Just about 30 miles north of Tampa, FL, nestled between St. Joseph Sound and Lake Tarpon, right along US Route 19, is the historic and quaint city of Tarpon Springs. The city was settled in 1876 by fishermen and farmers and got it’s name from the Tarpon that run the waters of the Sound. Tarpon Read more about Cigar Shop – Serafin de Cuba – Tarpon Springs, FL[…]

Cigar Lounge – Stanley’s Cigar Lounge Atlanta – Honor Legacy Community

Atlanta, Georgia is one of the hottest cigar cities in the United States. I could spend 3 months in the city and visit a lounge every day and still not hit all the Atlanta establishments. This past September marked the introduction of a yet another cigar lounge – Stanley’s Cigar Lounge. Technically not a new Read more about Cigar Lounge – Stanley’s Cigar Lounge Atlanta – Honor Legacy Community[…]