05/03/2024
"I've met a lot of cigar guys, but none like you." ~James Price~
The words quoted above are words I will carry with me, for a life time. You see, from day one, I've wanted nothing more than to be a respected and admired ambassador for the cigar community. I have never introduced myself as the owner in Cu'Noma, as I've just always approached my time in the lounge as simply "being a guy who smokes ci**rs."
Sometimes God shows you his since of humor, in the hour you need it most. You see, last night I walked into a contract meeting with a business giant, the one and only James Price of The Price Group. I went into the meeting thinking be punctual, be clear, concise, and respect the fact that he's a very busy man. The mere fact that I was at the table with this leader of industry was not the highlight. It was when he put the pen down, that the true blessing began. What began was a Master Class of sorts. He took me from his beginnings with Savoy Nightclub through his success and some of the challenges faced along the way. Behind the business man was a smile, a laugh and a willingness to share. The capstone of the night was the fact he invited me to the bar. When he asked what I like, I said "Old Fashioned"....to which he replied "Make one for us both." I said have you ever tried an old fashioned with rum or cognac, and curiously he directed the bartender to make 2 Old Fashioneds with D'usse. After we shared some more conversation at the bar he had an order of Jazzy Wings prepared for me to take home and try. I loved them. Shout out to the Giants who never get to big to reach back. !