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Cigar Sommelier, Cigars

What NOT to Pair…

February 15, 2020 Mitch Garvis

Recently I was sitting in my favourite cigar lounge in San Jose, California, in conversation with a group of people who know me to be a cigar sommelier. One of them asked me an interesting question. “Mitch, is it true that you are never supposed to pair a cigar with certain drinks?” This, and several… Continue reading What NOT to Pair…

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Cigar Sommelier, Cigars

What Makes a Cigar Sommelier?

January 13, 2020June 16, 2020 Mitch Garvis

According to Wikipedia, the following is the definition of the word sommelier: A sommelier , or wine steward, is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food pairing. The role in fine dining today is much more specialized… Continue reading What Makes a Cigar Sommelier?

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Cigar Sommelier, Cigars, Cuba, Etiquette, Havana, Travel

Balcon de Habanos

April 29, 2018June 16, 2020 Mitch Garvis

My invitation to this incredible and exclusive event came as a real surprise. Sometimes it is who you know, and sometimes it is the people you just start speaking with that leads to new and wonderful experiences. Liza and I met a group at a bar the other night, and it turns out that one… Continue reading Balcon de Habanos

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My friend Tombi’s Mommy brings her chair to the park and I love when she gets up so I can sit in it!
This is my best friend Joey! (I have a few best friends, but I love playing with him!!)
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The last time I was photographed in my talit was my bar mitzvah... it is the same talit, but a very different me!
I was trying to capture the right image for my business card. This wasn’t it… but I like it anyways!
When a cigar is just too good to put down…
A Dream!
A wonderful pairing… although most people would recommend it minus the dairy…
A friend shared this wonderful stick with me and it was just amazing!
Reynaldo has been rolling cigars for thirty years, and he knows his business!
A truly old world hotel in the new world… kinda ;)
I usually wear throw-away hats in Cuba, and enjoy the best cigars I can!
My friend Danays opened my eyes to a new world. I will always be grateful!
Machin is the president of a large organization of Habanos Sommeliers. He knows his stuff!
Fernando Fernandez is the Habanos Master Blender, and knows more about cigars than anyone I know.
I was invited to an event and given a Cohiba Siglo VI, a glass of Macallan French Oak whisky, and a glass of Havana Club Union. What a great night!
Juanita is one of the best rollers I know, holding court at the LCDH at the Hotel Riviera, Vedado Habana.
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