I decided to hold my own “Apalachin” style cigar mafia dinner in sunny Texas
last weekend !…. which took a lot of planning and was of course held at a
secret location 🙂
Cigar connoisseurs from all over the country flew in for the event which was
a great success and enjoyed by all.
A pre herf was attended by the heads of the 5 families and whilst I handed
out some splendid Ramon Allones Belicosos,the attendees followed them with a
selection of rarest of rare 1492’s,1994’s Cubatobacco 25th anniversary
cigars to name a few.
The main event can only be described as a gastronomic delight,I am
salivating at the memory!…
Veuve Cliquot champagne reception….perfect with a cigar of course 🙂
Smoked salmon crostini on fruit bread with capers
Calamari with arrabiata sauce
Ceviche Bianca with mango and avocado
Shrimp cocktail
Lobster cocktail with endive and granny smith apples
Corn and shrimp bisque
Melanzanna Parmigiana
Mozzarella with heirloom tomatoes
Farfala pasta with mushrooms,bolognaise and spring peas
Roasted sea bass with clam broth and spinach
Apple tart and sauce caramel
Petit fours
Coffee
Accompanied with some delicious wines….Stonestreet Chardonnay Alexander
Valley 2005 and 2005 Chateau St Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon
….and just a few bottles of Chateau Margeaux 1986
The cigar menu included:
Romeo Prince of Wales 1998 Hunters and Frankau vintage Selection ( Thank you
Simon Chase)
Por Larranaga Magnificos ( UK Regional edition)
Ramon Allones Belicosos ( UK Regional edition)
El Rey Del Mundo Vikingos ( Baltic regional edition)
Taboada custom blends
The wining,dining,smoking and great conversation went on till 4 in the
morning !!!…and a great herf was enjoyed by all. I may have to make this
an annual event 🙂
Many thanks to all my friends and clients who attended…looking forward to
seeing you at the next herf 🙂
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Peaceful puffing
Mitchell