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Dont remember any names, but they werent busy at all, negotiated everything down from the sticker prices and were a hoot to hang out with for an hour.

yes I’ve bought in Puerto Vallarta and Mexico City. Both seem legit.

Christmas gift from the wife, not bad but a bit young.

Did you meet Moises Vargas?

Torrisi, NYC Apps: Amberjack Crudo Clam Boule Zeppole with Pineapple Jam Wrapped in Prosciutto Pasta Dishes: (Which were the real stars of the evening.) Tortellini Pomodoro -Amazing! They are famous for this. Raviolini with Blue Prawns and Saffron Maccheroni Amatriciana - Not pictured, but also wonderful. Main Dover Sole Desert Affogato Warm Big Apple Danish We came for the Affogato, but the waiter said they have a special desert tonight called the Warm Big Apple Danish. He said if we didn't think it was the best desert we have ever tasted, that he would pay for it, so we got that too. Damn if he wasn't right. Never tasted anything like it before.

I actually like ugly, or mottled, wrappers. To me, they add character. Weird but I'm just being honest lol. If they're oily and smell great then I wouldn't worry

Some good quality meat. Consumable. Doesn't clog up the house. Maybe the arteries... (For the fat Bastid thread.) Pork shoulder chops, beef ribeye, game. Jobs a good 'un.

I visit Zurich regularly and would recommend Manuels for a cigar and drink, it has aa very nice lounge. Cigar selection isn't huge though The LCDH owner, Sammi, does need to go on a customer service course, but I've met worse in Germany! Its worth a visit to see what they have but don't expect USA ;levels of service

2014 CoRo at Chalong Pier, Phuket. When these are “on” they could well be the best cigars in the world. When they are not, sadly like this one, they could be the most disappointing. The BR petit 109’s and RASS I have smoked this trip have all been way better than this example, not even considering value.

Halfwheel only reviews new releases, and fresh. No points awarded for the future, maybe a brief note saying something might come together with time. 3 cigars averaged, points lost for touchups and less than stellar draws. It's a brutal system that rewards consistency over brilliance. https://halfwheel.com/ask-halfwheel-what-is-the-rating-formula/109469/ Looking at their top 25 now.

Testarossa Ferrari, convertible of course. F40. 308 GTS, 360, F355, Dino. The lines. I did have a thing for the 959 back in the 80s I was clearly going through a rough patch then. But then, who didn't.

Punch Punch is easily the best smelling box in my collection, like a rich fruit cake. The only box that gives me more than just a lovely cigar smell. As long as they burn, I don't think wrapper holds as much weight in the flavour department, happy to be proven wrong but it's a wafer thin dress at the end of the day. Ugly or pretty, you can't judge a cigar until you smoke it in my experience.

They look absolutely gorgeous to me. What is the box code. If they have 18 months or so on them I would follow Rob's advice. Down for 60 days then ....me personally I would tuck in . Whilst those oils are alive an kicking that box wouldn't last two months with me. Stunning cigars.

I'd smoke one around Easter. Looks great, no real concern.

Revise cocktail & wine lists

CigarKings Wide White 5 x 55 a mate brought back from his travels in Germany.

Gum and cigar lol

I was in Tijuana a while back and made some purchases at the LCdH. No boxes, just singles. Seemed kosher to me.

Take it easy there, my back hurts just watching!

Thank you @zacca. Putting out an occasional update is not a bad idea. Thanks for suggesting it!

After what happened in Tijuana a few years back, has anyone here actually ventured to buy a Habanos product in a Mexican La Casa del Habanos store?

Busy weekend. It’s the wife’s Birthday weekend. Today (Friday) came to MIL’s house to stop by and say hi, spend the evening here. Tomorrow taking the wife out to dinner. We’ll be going to our first Omakase ever. Then Sunday we’ll be heading out to do some wine tasting with my brother in law and his fiancée. Gonna try to sneak in a cigar tomorrow and Sunday.