Interview with Jose Oliva of Oliva Cigars (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 11:37:29 PM, by Patrick Lauer) Jose Oliva of Oliva Cigars takes time to chat with Cigar Review.
Jose's family history is quite interesting. The company was
founded in Cuba by Gilberto Oliva Sr. and like many other
tobacco growers, after the Revolution, the Olivas were forced to
fle...
Camacho Cigars Interview (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 11:37:29 PM, by Patrick Lauer) Camacho Cigars, makers of premium handmade cigars, such as the
highly rated Baccarat The Game & Baccarat Casino Vintage
Selection, Camacho and La Fontana started out as a humble
operation over 25 years ago;
Today they have grown to become a succes...
Interview with Carlos Toraño (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 11:37:29 PM, by Patrick Lauer) Carlos Toraño, the man with the name on the band, sits down for
a brief chat to discuss his views on the cigar industry, whether
another "cigar boom" is happening, his opinion on the
anti-smoking efforts and new products from Toraño Cigars.
Cigar Re...
Central Cigars, St. Petersburg, FL (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 11:37:29 PM, by Kevin Godbee) "Central Cigars" cigar bar in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida
offers a fun, relaxing atmosphere where you can share the
camaraderie of fellow smokers, play billiards and enjoy
top-shelf libations. It's like the "Cheers" of cigar bars,
"where everybod...
The Columbia Restaurant & Cigar Factory (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 11:37:29 PM, by Kevin Godbee) The Columbia Restaurant is the nation's largest Spanish
restaurant and Florida's oldest at 100 years old. Started in
1905 by Cuban immigrant Casimiro Hernandez in the burgeoning
cigar capitol of Ybor City Tampa, they now have 7 locations in
Florida as...
Caliente Bistro - Ybor City (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 11:37:28 PM, by Kevin Godbee) Caliente Bistro on 7th Avenue, in the historic Ybor City section
of Tampa, Florida features some of the best real Cuban cuisine,
made by real Cuban ladies. They brought their recipes with them
from Cuba. Mimi, the 25-year old owner is as beautiful as t...
The History of Oktoberfest (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 11:37:28 PM, by Jane Roseen) The first Oktoberfest was held on Ocotber 12, 1810, in Munich to
celebrate the wedding of Prince Ludwig I of Bavaria and Princess
Maria Teresa of Saxony-Hildburghausen. The citizens of Munich
were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in...
The Chinese Art of Cloisonne (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 11:37:28 PM, by Jane Roseen) Cloisonné is a unique combination of copper and porcelain
working skills, traditional painting, sculpting, and etching
skills. Originating in Beijing during the Yuan Dynasty
(1271-1368), cloisonné is an intricate process that requires
many years of tr...
Couscous Salad (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 11:36:23 PM, by Food Salad Recipes) Couscous Salad 1 cup cooked couscous 1 tablespoon butter 1 red onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/3 cup raisins 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds 1/2 cup canned chick peas...
Beef Fajita Salad (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 11:36:16 PM, by Food Salad Recipes) Beef Fajita Salad 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian dressing 1 teaspoon cumin dash hot pepper sauce 1/2 pound beef for fajitas, strips or chuncks 1/2 cup corn kernels 1/2 cup cooked kidney beans 1/2 cup red onion, slice...
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