Two lifelong friends from the real Little Italy of the Bronx unite for a unique cigar collaboration celebrating friendship, Italian-American culture, and authentic New York tradition. From the world-famous Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, New York, to the bright lights of Las Vegas, two lifelong friends are bringing their shared roots and passion for their hometown together in a distinctive new cigar collaboration.
Paul DiSilvio, creator of La Casa Grande Cigars, A Bronx Tale Cigar, and Prodigal Son, joins forces with one of his closest friends, Giovanni Paolo, to introduce the Giovanni Paolo “How You Doin!” Cigar.
Raised together in the real Little Italy of the Bronx, the two share a connection to the neighborhood, its traditions, and the larger-than-life personalities that define authentic New York Italian-American culture. Now, their lifelong friendship comes together in a cigar collaboration combining the craftsmanship of La Casa Grande Cigars with Giovanni Paolo’s unmistakable personality and passion for Italian-American food.
A BRONX ORIGINAL MAKES ITS VEGAS DEBUT
The Giovanni Paolo “How You Doin!” Cigar will premiere at Eight Lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The special event will feature a live mozzarella-making demonstration, Italian-American food preparation, and a celebration of the friendship behind the project.
As part of a special contest, the first-prize winner will be flown to Las Vegas for the honor of cutting and lighting the very first cigar.
THREE DISTINCTIVE CIGARS. ONE UNMISTAKABLE ATTITUDE.
The collection features three distinctive cigars inspired by Giovanni Paolo’s signature expression and New York’s Italian-American sandwich culture.
- HOW YOU DOIN! — Toro: 6 × 57
- MOZZARELLA — Robusto: 5 × 60
- SANGWHEECH — Torpedo: 6 × 60
Each cigar features a dark San Andrés Maduro wrapper, a Dominican binder, and a blend incorporating Dominican-grown Criollo 98 and Corojo tobaccos.
Crafted as Dominican puros with a San Andrés Maduro wrapper, the cigars are designed to deliver a rich, full-flavored smoking experience that reflects the bold character of the people who inspired them.
HANDCRAFTED WITH A TASTE OF NEW YORK
The initial release will be limited to 3,000 bundles, available through LCGCigars.com.
In a playful tribute to the sandwich culture that inspired the collection, every cigar will be individually wrapped in sandwich-inspired tissue paper, with each bundle receiving its own distinctive sandwich-paper wrapping. Giovanni Paolo will personally participate in wrapping the cigars, adding a unique finishing touch that connects the product directly to the personality behind the collaboration.
This distinctive presentation celebrates the handmade nature of the collection while giving the release its own unmistakable identity.
MORE THAN A CIGAR — A STORY OF FRIENDSHIP AND HOME
For Paul DiSilvio, this collaboration represents a return to the neighborhood and traditions that helped shape his life and career. Through La Casa Grande Cigars, DiSilvio has built a business around handcrafted cigars and distinctive collaborations inspired by recognizable personalities and compelling stories.
Working alongside Giovanni Paolo, one of his closest friends, brings that philosophy back to its roots: two friends who grew up together in the Bronx now sharing a piece of their history with cigar enthusiasts. From Arthur Avenue to Las Vegas, the Giovanni Paolo “How You Doin!” Cigar celebrates friendship, Italian-American heritage, and the unmistakable spirit of the Bronx.
And naturally, it comes with one question: “HOW YOU DOIN!”
ABOUT LA CASA GRANDE CIGARS
La Casa Grande Cigars is a Bronx-based cigar company specializing in handcrafted cigars, distinctive blends, and collaborations that bring together entertainment, culture, and authentic storytelling.
For more information:
- Website: LCGCigars.com
- Instagram: @PaulyCigars