
Peñas – A group of friends at the Padrón Cigar Factory
By Martin Mendiola…. Before the age of radio, few had the knowledge and intellect of most cigar makers; even when illiterate. Many of them knew and could... Read more.

Robocalls are disturbing our lifestyle
By Martin Mendiola…. Writing a lifestyle column is fun: we concentrate mostly on food, wine, cigars and all things pleasurable. In essence it deals with... Read more.

Buying Wines is a Sport
By Martin Mendiola…. To find a good $100 bottle of wine easy, finding a good $20 bottle of wine is a sport. We celebrate as much, give as many high... Read more.

Peru, the best food in Latin America
By Martin Mendiola…. A heated but friendly discussion took place among friends who were trying to establish which Latin American country has the best food. ... Read more.

The heritage of Cuban crafters
By Martin Mendiola…. Whenever we want to hear an interesting and inspiring story, we try to find an artisan. They are much simpler than artists are and their... Read more.

A Great Weekend for FIU students
By Martin Mendiola…. Wow, what a great weekend! With Bobby, Rachel, Anne and Giada in town, there was excitement everywhere you went. Fans full of energy and... Read more.