Comments on: Stogie Commentary: On Location in Ybor

By: Stogie Guys Friday Sampler CXXIII

Stogie Guys Friday Sampler CXXIII — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:42:39 +0000

[...] If you’ll be in the Tampa area on November 15, swing by historic Ybor City to check out the 10th annual Cigar Heritage Festival. The event, which has grown tremendously [...]

By: Stogie Guys Friday Sampler CXVII

Stogie Guys Friday Sampler CXVII — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:01:25 +0000

[...] to open in December—will feature displays of old ads, a recreation of the atmosphere of Ybor City in the 1920s, and audio recordings of early [...]

By: Stogie Reviews: Ybor City Handmades Torpedo

Stogie Reviews: Ybor City Handmades Torpedo — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:37:36 +0000

[...] Atop this page is a picture of all three members of the StogieGuys.com staff. Taken circa December 2006, it shows George E., myself, and Patrick S. in front of a cigar factory in the heart of Ybor City. [...]

By: The Stogie Guys » Blog Archive » Stogie Guys Friday Sampler XXVIII

The Stogie Guys » Blog Archive » Stogie Guys Friday Sampler XXVIII — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:40:06 +0000

[...] 2) Cigar smokers in the Tampa area will get a chance March 3 to meet manufacturers, sample fine stogies, and help fight cerebral palsy. The Achieve Foundation is putting on the sixth annual Cigar City Celebration at the Cuban Center in Tampa’s famed Ybor City district. A $125 ticket includes cigars, food, drinks, and entertainment. Check Achieve’s website for more information on this worthy event. [...]

By: The Stogie Guys » Blog Archive » Stogie Reviews: Gurkha Class Regent Torpedo

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 04:23:07 +0000

[...] This particular stick was a gift from Stogie Guy Patrick S, who said he got it from CBid. He generously passed it along when we met last month in Ybor City. [...]

By: Patrick A

Patrick A — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 09:54:00 +0000

Miguel,

I actually thought a few of the local blends tasted better and were better constructed than most premium national brands. And they're much cheaper, too.

If you get down to Ybor, there's no reason to smoke Macanudos or Montecristos (even though those are great smokes).

Fortunately, some of the local shops, like King Corona, sell their house brands over the internet. It's worth checking out.

By: Camino Viejo Cigars

Camino Viejo Cigars — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:00:00 +0000

I got the chance to visit Tampa the weekend of Guavaween for a family reunion. The history of the city just fascinates me.

You can still dive around areas of town and see the old tobacco warehouses and factories. I would like to go back for a tobacco/cigar tour one of these days.

How did the local cigars compare to some of the national/well known brands?

–Miguel

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:34:00 +0000

How are the prices there on national brands?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 11:45:00 +0000

I loved Ybor too. It's a completely different culture down there. You don't feel like an outcast while smoking cigars.

By: Patrick A

Patrick A — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 11:44:00 +0000

After my visit, I can honestly say that Ybor is an absolute must for American cigar enthusiasts. Walking down 7th avenue is like witnessing stogie history firsthand.

It was also great to finally meet George Edmonson and share a few smokes and laughs with him.