- Between Smoke and passion...A Havana for After-Meal talk
The art of the after-meal service is one of the oldest customs in the civilized world. Perhaps the Romans took this exquisite practice to paroxysm as emperors and their selected group of guests used to dine in their triclinia, stretching out the moment for long hours of chats on social, political and business topics. Today, it’s commonplace to lengthen the culinary experience. An after-meal talk is construed as a moment of good taste, refinement and culture, with a number of featuring and starring elements that are absolutely indispensable. Coffee and spirits round it out. Yet no one adds more glamour and bouquet than a Habano.
With over five centuries of tradition, Cuban tobacco and Habanos are still the best in the world and, as such, they prevail in those unique moments when gentlemen, and the boldest ladies, chose special places to find delight in the aromas and pleasures of pairings.
Havana, the birthplace of the internationally acclaimed Habanos, features an interesting circuit that includes Casas del Habano, Specialized Stores and Famous Smokers’ Lounges, where celebrities have wallowed in a perfect after-meal talk. And you can actually do the same one of these days.
El Templete
Ancient restaurant and a symbol of the city that offers patrons the one-and-only fresh breeze blowing from the bay area. It’s considered to have the best seafood in town, let alone a superb wine cellar for the most exquisite dishes coming out of the tasty Mediterranean and international cuisines.
One of the house’s specialties is its after-meal service in an alfresco area that overlooks the sea, the right place for the right time to puff on a Habano and a superb selection of coffee or a spirits, always guided by seasoned Habano sommeliers who are willing to show patrons the tastes of Cuba in a single match
» Avenida del Puerto on the corner of Narciso López, Old Havana, Havana, Cuba
La Guarida
Beyond the movie-related prestige of the property and its excellent offers, La Guarida restaurant shares with its patrons a comfortable smokers’ hall, as a perfect end to their gastronomic experience. The small private room is the dream of all people that love good food and good Habanos. This air-conditioned space with aromatic cedar wood-paneled walls and a walk-in humidor that works as a showroom where customers can store their cigars in private spaces, also offers the most exclusive range of national and foreign spirits. If customers ask for it, they can be advised by experts Habano sommeliers, who will guide the palate sensations by taking into account the characteristics of the menu.
» Concordia No. 418, Gervasio y Escobar, Central Havana.
Conde de Villanueva Hostel
The former Villanueva Count’s house presently stands out as a boutique-hotel and each of its nine rooms has been named after a Habano brand. The cigar enthusiasts can taste a wide and interesting vitola stock at the smokers’ lounge, in the mezzanine of the house, where they can also acquire Habanos that have been rolled right on the spot and feature the power to meet their highest demands. A hall located in one of the Casa de Habanos’ sides offers the comfort of classic leather armchairs and a well-assorted list of spirits, prestigious coffee brands and handcrafted chocolates. This is undoubtedly a perfect atmosphere to enjoy a pairing, which can be alternated with the freshness and peace of the backyard, after a visit to the hotel’s restaurant or neighboring areas at Mercaderes Street
» Mercaderes No. 202, Lamparilla y Amargura, Old Havana
El Patio
An emblematic restaurant nestled in the city’s Historic Center, located halfway between the Cathedral and the Bodeguita del Medio, is a must for all lovers of good food, Cuban rum and Habanos.
Specialized in contemporary and stylized international cuisine, it also offers its guests an exclusive menu of national cuisine with modern touches.
The multiplicity and spaciousness of its halls allow visitors to choose the appropriate place for a unique table, wrapped in the smoke of an excellent Habano and good Cuban rum
» San Ignacio #54, on the corner of Empedrado, Old Havana, Havana, Cuba
DiVino
Away from the hustle and bustle and the classic tourist city routes, the DiVino restaurant offers patrons the peace and tranquility to enjoy its excellent gastronomy in a perfect atmosphere. Specializing in international cuisine, fusion and signature, its excellent menu combines great variety of dishes with drinks and excellent cocktails. One of the main charms of this restaurant is its attractive cava that offers wines of different origin and variety.
DiVino is an ideal place for the enjoyment of the best Cuban Habanos in perfect pairing with rums, coffees and chocolates, always recommended for the enjoyment of a quiet and adequate meal in line with your menu choices.
» Calle Raquel e/ Esperanza y Lindero, Arroyo Naranjo, Havana, Cuba
El Aljibe Restaurant
One of the most celebrated Cuban restaurants, where boldface names are regulars, is famous for its Aljibe Chicken recipe, a treasure that has been cherished for decades by the family that had built a similar bistro in the outskirts of Havana back in the 1950s. In addition to its superb Cuban cuisine and assorted cocktails, El Aljibe -nestled in the Miramar area- features an in-house Habano store that guarantees a rejoicing after-meal talk in this traditional thatch-roofed Cuban-style ranch.
» Ave. 7ma. entre 24 y 26, Miramar, Playa
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