This episode was shot on location at :
Madison Cigar Lounge- Harlem NYC

This event features:

* Tony McFadden of Madison Cigar Lounge
* Paul Scipioni of Atlantic Cigar Company
* Spanish Galleon Cigar The Miami Cigar.
* Brothers of the Leaf

*Music by VICELOUNGE

I had a great time doing this episode-despite the numerous problems we had getting it out which involved a broken camera, broken computer, etc

We are going back to do another episode where I will be interviews John Starks formerly of the New York Knicks-

He is coming out with his own cigar-here are the details:

MADISON CIGAR AND LOUNGE

Cordially invites you to a cigar tasting with
NEW YORK KNICKS LEGEND JOHN STARKS FEATURING
JOHN STARKS’ DOMINICAN LEGENDS CIGAR
By E. Zarzuela

Friday, March 12, 2010, from 6pm to 10pm

E. Zarzuela, the newest creation from the Dominican Republic, is a rich blend of Cuban seed Dominican and Nicaraguan tobacco aged to the highest standards for the connoisseur who enjoys the best blended CAFÉ HABANO wrapper in the market.

Founders Eddy Fontana and John Starks have teamed up to create an intriguing Dominican blend with a Cameroon Wrapper that will entice any smoker’s palette with a clear philosophy, passion, dedication and admiration for those who have made the industry what it is. E. Zarzuela has arrived to bring new life to a legendary tradition.

SPACE IS LIMITED.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Episodes 6 &7- Cigar Inn 12/12/2009 NYC-ended up editing so much footage into 2 episodes to end 2009.

Cigarfilms Episode 6: Cigar Inn Miami Cigars & Don Pepin –

Shot on location at Cigar Inn Lounge NYC on December 12, 2009.

This event features discussions with:

• Don Pepin Garcia, Jaime Garcia of  El Rey De Los Habanos Cigars
• Nestor Miranda of The Miami Cigar & Company
• Edde Ortega & Erik Espinosa of United Tobacco Inc

Cigarfilms Episode 7: Cigar Inn Miami Cigars & Don Pepin –

Shot on location at Cigar Inn Lounge NYC on December 12, 2009.
This episode features discussions with:

• Eddie Ortega of United Tobacco Inc.,
• Ray Dawson, Creator of the Nocturnal Peacock Cigar
• Gus Fahik Owner of the Cigar Inn
• Nestor Miranda of The Miami Cigar

This show is dedicated to Avelino Lara ( March 20, 1921-October 27, 2009)

Check out more episodes at cigarfilms.com

Restoration Plaza | SATURDAY OCT 10th

Marcy & Fulton in Brooklyn

12pm-6pm | FREE

Restoration has been a fixture in central Brooklyn and Bed-Stuy since 1969. It’s a place I have worked and visited to see/hear/create art.

It’s on the come back, like a good LL song or  Jay-Z album circa 2003. Come enjoy an amazing show and learn/re-learn what the Plaza has to offer

On Saturday, Bed-Stuy Alive!’s first day RESTORATION ROCKS is pulling out some serious talent:

Toshi Reagon
Blitz the Ambassador
and John Forte
with Jessie Boykins III and Tess putting in the work.
Hosted by Faro Z

It’s going to be a sick FREE show.

Took a visit last Friday to the Museum Of Modern Art on W. 53rd Street in NYC-

No matter what the contents of the place and NEW renovation, it is still NOT worth the $20 admission price.

This does not include the $3+tax bottled water.

It is best to go on FREE on Fridays after 6pm  (Thank you TARGET!)

Got inspired and snapped some pics of Monet, Basquiat and more….

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Last night I attended an event by Omega and GQ that honored Buzz Aldrin, one of the first men to ever walk on the moon, with a cocktail celebration marking the 40th anniversary of the lunar landing.

The event was held at the Omega Flagship Boutique on 5th Avenue.

The pouring rain made the trip rather difficult but while walking there,  I remembered a quote from Hagakure-The Book of the Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo-

There is something to be learned from a rainstorm. When meeting with a sudden shower, you try not to get wet and run quickly along the road. But doing such things as passing under the eaves of houses, you still get wet. When you are resolved from the beginning, you will not be perplexed, though you still get the same soaking.

This understanding extends to everything.

I wear a Breitling Navitimer  and have only been jealous of the Omega watch simply because thats what James Bond wears.

It is also the only watch that has been worn on The Moon.

The  Omega Speedmaster has been released or the 40th anniversary Moon Landing-a special commerorative edition of the same watch retails for $5800-

NO automatic movement, it has so much  nostalgia that you actually have to wind this up.

There is a version that has automatic movement but that retails for $8000 and does not have the same face as the original.

As of the this writing there are on 7000+ pieces in existience.

The man of the hour showed up and the paparazzi snapped.

I snapped this with my rainsoaked blackberry curve 8320-whcih is why is slightly blurry.

Eventually I introduced myself and shook his hand and expressed what an honor it was to meet him.

To my surprise, Milo Ventimiglia also showed up! That reminds me I need to catch up and watch the last 3 episodes of the seasons HEROES!

Overall I had a nice time at the event, especially when they passed aroundthe cheese cake lollipops (delicious).

On my way out, I passed Buzz Aldrin again , we made eye contact and he said-“that’s a great tie”

Thanks Buzz!