2019 Encuentro Gatherings...

[Habana Mike]

Sounds like lunch at Espacios on Monday if I read it right.

[Ryan]

1 hour ago, Habana Mike said:

Sounds like lunch at Espacios on Monday if I read it right.

That's the plan Mike. Really looking forward to seeing you both again.

We'll probably see you before that. You have my Cuban number?

[Ryan]

5 hours ago, nino said:

@Ryan Santy's will be lunch on Thursday plus blind tasting - But :

Just to make sure - Espacios on the Monday is it Lunch or Dinner ?

Thanks !

 

@nino, sorry, just saw this. I'm nearly sure it's lunch in Espacios on the Monday but maybe @ElJavi76 might chime in to confirm. I have lunch down at the moment anyway.

 

[ElJavi76]

34 minutes ago, Ryan said:

@nino, sorry, just saw this. I'm nearly sure it's lunch in Espacios on the Monday but maybe @ElJavi76 might chime in to confirm. I have lunch down at the moment anyway.

 

It can be the infamous long lunch at Espacios... Start around noon or 1 and go into the late afternoon. Once we're out there and meet up in person we can set up some dining options. I'm sure the group will fragment and break off into smaller parties for dinner. @nino If you want to come up with a good dining option for the group. We can swing that too. I'm the interim, I thought we'd get these lunches on Monday and Thursday going. 

Cheers

[Ryan]

54 minutes ago, ElJavi76 said:

It can be the infamous long lunch at Espacios... Start around noon or 1 and go into the late afternoon. Once we're out there and meet up in person we can set up some dining options. I'm sure the group will fragment and break off into smaller parties for dinner. @nino If you want to come up with a good dining option for the group. We can swing that too. I'm the interim, I thought we'd get these lunches on Monday and Thursday going. 

Cheers

Perfect, thanks @ElJavi76. See you all soon!

[Habana Mike]

9 hours ago, CanuckSARTech said:

 

Yup, like John said above, we're now a last minute addition to this year's trip.  Things just finalized in the last 48 hrs.  I'm coming down with John / "Cigar Surgeon", as well as Alex Colella.  We're all coming down on the 16th, with John only staying until the 21st, but Alex and I staying through until the 24th.  Staying in a casa in Vedado, graciously hosted / invited by Amir.

Andy, I still have your same cell number, and you and Stu are staying at that casa again?  Same one from a few years ago too, when we were last down together?  If so, we're set.  If the current plan is Espacios for lunch on the Monday, and then Santy's and a tasting for the Thursday lunch and afternoon, please add us in as a +3 for the Monday at least.  We can verify the other stuff once down there.

Only thing that I'd say otherwise...is a lunch at 7 Dias is a must as well, as well as a dinner at Prado 309 / La Terraza (I want me some octopus and slushy mojitos!!!!)

Regarding comms, for those whom I've currently already given it to (Cory, et al), I'll have my same Canadian cell down there with me.  Same / standard number as before, for texting and whatnot.  Mike, DEFINTITELY too bad to hear that you and Dana won't be making it this year, and Mike and Kelly, we'll see you there too!

Agree on 7 Dias - fantastic place not to be missed!

[Habana Mike]

2 hours ago, Ryan said:

That's the plan Mike. Really looking forward to seeing you both again.

We'll probably see you before that. You have my Cuban number?

Yes, and yes. Have the number and we never seem to escape each other on the island! Looking forward to it!

[Ryan]

38 minutes ago, Habana Mike said:

Yes, and yes. Have the number and we never seem to escape each other on the island! Looking forward to it!

Please give Kelly our regards. I look at that bottle of Limoncello nearly every day and haven't had the nerve to crack it yet. It'll have to wait until I'm in just the right kind of mood, something not too far removed from "self-harm"!

[Nino]

8 hours ago, ElJavi76 said:

It can be the infamous long lunch at Espacios... Start around noon or 1 and go into the late afternoon. Once we're out there and meet up in person we can set up some dining options. I'm sure the group will fragment and break off into smaller parties for dinner. @nino If you want to come up with a good dining option for the group. We can swing that too. I'm the interim, I thought we'd get these lunches on Monday and Thursday going. 

Cheers

@ElJavi76  I'd suggest Marea or Destino for dinner - A beautiful place I found earlier this year and is a good option in Miramar ... :

http://flyingcigar.de/startseite/havana-march-2019-hole-in-the-wall-paladar-destino-miramar/

[Drguano]

Agnes, Fatou and I are almost 99% certain to be there Sunday the 17th to Thursday or Friday. Looking forward to lunch at Espacios on Monday. Need any more of that traditional Irish soap Andy?

[Drguano]

Okay. Casa is booked. Cuban phone is on the charger. Dr and Ms Guano and the Queen of Senegal will be coming from Minnesota.

Have our car ready...

 

 

 

 

[CanuckSARTech]

[mention=30758]ElJavi76[/mention]  I'd suggest Marea or Destino for dinner - A beautiful place I found earlier this year and is a good option in Miramar ... :
http://flyingcigar.de/startseite/havana-march-2019-hole-in-the-wall-paladar-destino-miramar/

I’ve found during my trips that following Nino’s and/or Toby’s advice on restaurants to be damn near infallible. Have almost never had a bad meal / service (aside from one instance that everyone had a “meh” night a few years ago at one spot). If these gents say its worth a try, I’m always in.

Count the three Canuckians in for just about anything. (You’re all on your own for bail money though!!!)


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[Habana Mike]

We're down for just about anything. Destino sounds awesome.

By the way, if anyone would like some of Hector Luis' farm rolls without having to go to PdR, I am staying at his casa in Vedado again and he keeps a stocked humidor in the cigar room.

[Habana Mike]

7 hours ago, Drguano said:

Okay. Casa is booked. Cuban phone is on the charger. Dr and Ms Guano and the Queen of Senegal will be coming from Minnesota.

Have our car ready...

 

 

 

 

La Fa! We look forward to seeing you again. Even if we have to deal with the Danskys to do so

[ElJavi76]

20 hours ago, nino said:

@ElJavi76  I'd suggest Marea or Destino for dinner - A beautiful place I found earlier this year and is a good option in Miramar ... :

http://flyingcigar.de/startseite/havana-march-2019-hole-in-the-wall-paladar-destino-miramar/

Nino... Let's chat on Monday at Espacios. Maybe we can pull a group for dinner at Destino on Monday or Tuesday night. I'm still going to can you after I get there on Sunday to touch base. Listo!

[Nino]

11 hours ago, CanuckSARTech said:

I’ve found during my trips that following Nino’s and/or Toby’s advice on restaurants to be damn near infallible.
 

Keep the vaseline in case you need it elsewhere - good you follow my restaurant advice, and - more importantly - the "select company" advice....

 

6 hours ago, ElJavi76 said:

Nino... Let's chat on Monday at Espacios. Maybe we can pull a group for dinner at Destino on Monday or Tuesday night. I'm still going to can you after I get there on Sunday to touch base. Listo!

Yes, we talk Sunday - todo listo !

[Ryan]

23 hours ago, Drguano said:

Agnes, Fatou and I are almost 99% certain to be there Sunday the 17th to Thursday or Friday. Looking forward to lunch at Espacios on Monday. Need any more of that traditional Irish soap Andy?

I'm good for soap, thank you very much. I use your last one as an air-freshener in my office!

Looking forward to seeing you all. You have my Cuban number, get in touch when you land on Sunday. No definite plan yet but we'll be doing something.

[Drguano]

15 minutes ago, Ryan said:

I'm good for soap, thank you very much. I use your last one as an air-freshener in my office!

Relieved to hear that you’re good for soap. My suitcase reeked of Irish Spring for months. You recall it went missing on the way to Amalfi. The root cause analysis determined the “fragrance” was so strong, the baggage handlers avoided contact.

 I will give you a ring on the Sunday. Looking forward to catching up. 

[Ryan]

1 minute ago, Drguano said:

Relieved to hear that you’re good for soap. My suitcase reeked of Irish Spring for months. You recall it went missing on the way to Amalfi. The root cause analysis determined the “fragrance” was so strong, the baggage handlers avoided contact.

 I will give you a ring on the Sunday. Looking forward to catching up. 

I'll always treasure it, knowing the sacrifice involved.

Stuart and I will probably be doing our usual Sunday night in El Sauce followed by FAC. But this year who knows. That day is the day after the Anniversary and Havana might make an entire weekend of it, putting any plans out the window. We'll have something in place by then though. See you soon!

[Drguano]

Sounds like a grand way to start the week. 

[Habana Mike]

Lunch Sunday at 7 Dias Miramar on the books with my familia Cubana and anyone that wants to drop by.

Best lobster on la Isla!

Let us know if you need details.

[ElJavi76]

On 11/4/2019 at 10:06 PM, Habana Mike said:

Lunch Sunday at 7 Dias Miramar on the books with my familia Cubana and anyone that wants to drop by.

Best lobster on la Isla!

Let us know if you need details.

I land at 3 ish Mike... Otherwise I'd join you, Kelly, and the Familia. I'll see you guys at Espacios on Monday tho. Cheers.

[Corylax18]

I'll be at Espacios monday! I'm looking forward to it! 

Mike, count me in for lunch at 7 dias. It will be great to see Carmen and Osvaldo again. I just sent you a PM about some HLPs. 

[Corylax18]

Terminal 2 was a zoo, almost 2 hours wait for my bag. But I'm in heaven now. Easing into things with an Epi 2 and some Cristal on a beautiful afternoon. 

[ElJavi76]

Few pics from the lunch events in Cuba. Thanks to Andy @Ryan and @nino for helping with reservations and the like. I'm continuing down to next year's Encuentro. 

Cheers