May
31

Photo of the Day: Jaime Garcia in the Fields in Esteli

Tom Johansmeyer on May 31st, 2010

Jaime Garcia overseas the activity in the field at one of Pepin Garcia‘s farms in Esteli, Nicaragua.

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May
31

Smoking Ban Illegal? Florida to Find Out

Tom Johansmeyer on May 31st, 2010

Remember that smoking ban in Orange County, Florida? You know, the one that’s diverting federal stimulus money intended for job creation? Well, the whole thing might be illegal. According to the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association, the order was signed secretly by Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty last year. There were no public [...]

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May
31

The Future of Cigar Companies, Big and Small

Tom Johansmeyer on May 31st, 2010

I just finished reading “Cigar Companies in Trouble” over at Puffing Cigars – don’t worry, it’s not nearly as gloomy as it sounds. It talks about the competition out on the market and how boutique manufacturers and the big guys will bump up against each other in the marketplace. The little guys, it seems, are [...]

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May
31

Redefine Smokin’ at Rick’s Cabaret in June

Tom Johansmeyer on May 31st, 2010

Rick’s Cabaret has a great rooftop smoking lounge … but that’s rarely the main event. Inside the building, you’ve got dancers working their way from dressed to not while the likes of Motley Crue are pumped out by the DJ. If you can peel yourself away from the stages for a few minutes, head up [...]

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