get the party rolling 
Handing out cigars at weddings and other special occasions
has been a tradition for years, but CF Dominica’s
new Cigar Catering service is elevating
it to a unique level of sophistication. At the cornerstone
of the service is an on-site master cigar roller who not
only rolls cigars made with premium Dominican filler,
but also answers questions from guests. (Rollers reside
in 14 cities nationwide, but will travel to any site at
no extra cost.) The cigars are adorned with custom-made
cigar bands created by professional graphic designers.
For an additional fee, the cigars can be distributed by
servers reminiscent of the 1930s-era “cigarette
girls.”
Booking
the Cigar Catering service doesn’t mean you’ll have a smoke-filled hall
at the start of any get-together. “Any cigar that’s rolled fresh at an
event shouldn’t be smoked for at least a few hours — the tobacco needs
to get down to 70 percent humidity,” says CF Dominica President Dennis
Briganti, whose company has provided hand-rolled cigars to the cast of
The Sopranos and whose previous catering clients have included many
celebrities and pro athletes (“quite a few NBA players who prefer to
remain low-profile”). And the cast of Sex and the City has rolled a few
cigars as well.
For complete details on the service, including pricing, booking, and availability, visit the Web site at cigarcatering.com.
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Walkin’ in SunshWalkin’ in Sunshine
If the idea of hiking in Florida conjures up images of miles of amusement parks, then a new book will change your thinking. Hiker’s Guide to the Sunshine State
(University Press of Florida), by Sandra Friend, covers more than 500
trails and 2,200 miles in one concise guide. From the farthest reaches
of the Panhandle to the Everglades and the Keys, Friend details every
navigable trail, for both short and scenic family-friendly walks and
adventurous multi-day backpacking treks. A one-page listing for each
hike lists directions to the trailhead, trail length and GPS
coordinates, amount of time and logistical tips, and highlights. And
the book’s intro tells what to bring and what to expect, depending on
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Dwell Well
The
first-glance appearance of your house is what determines its curb
appeal, its owner identity, and ultimately, its salability. In The Face of Home: A New Way to Look at the Outside of Your House
(Taunton Press), Boston-based architect Jeremiah Eck offers a fresh
view of the exterior of our abodes, describing the emotional impact of
the structure’s lines and appointments. Eck presents an abundance of
images by way of illustrating how we can enhance a home’s character and
personality. His inspired perspective is found in original visual
approaches: Sections include House in Garden, The Shoebox Challenge, A
Symphony of Roofs, Breaking Symmetry, and Two-Faced Neighbor. |
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