Cigar smoking in general has an aspect of a celebrating. With more and more restrictions being placed on where we do things, and how we do them, a safe haven for cigar aficionados is a great thing to find and hold on to. Not to mention in doing so we enjoy a bit of a thumbing our nose to the killjoys.

While thumb to nose is fine and dandy, we are not alone in noticing the upswing in cigar dinners, cigar events, and cigar smoking in general. Cigar events are a time to live, laugh and smoke cigars; what is not to like about that?

Cigar events also offer a unique opportunity for cigar lovers to meet and celebrate the pleasures of smoking fine, handmade cigars alongside fellow aficionados. Watch for one of the biggest events Broadway Cigar Company does annually this coming month of June.  The My Father event.  You will get all the details soon.  BCC is now finding ourselves happily participating in not only cigar events, but golf tournaments, various festivals and fundraisers. All benefiting tremendously by the addition of cigars to the mix, of course.

For right now, join us in our Big Celebration of both cigars and life. We celebrate daily. We celebrate big. And we celebrate at Broadway Cigar Company.

The only person seen sporting this type of apparel nowadays is Playboy tycoon, Hugh Hefner.  A fond memory is of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and the like, all making it the ultimate in cool to have a jacket appropriate to wear specifically to smoke in. The original intent was to protect the clothing of the gentleman from absorbing smoking odor.

Even if you don’t smoke, the jacket is wonderful for lounging, for an alternative to the tuxedo at formal events, or elegant attire for entertaining at home. Consider them as essential attire for the well-appointed man. Consider them for groomsmen, wedding gifts or cigar clubs. Endless possibilities, limitless elegance and most women find them sexy, as well as the men wearing them.

Since most of us are not Hugh Hefner, we make do with what we have. But the issue still stands on how to remove or prevent the smoking odor from attaching itself to you and your clothing. After a non formal poll at Broadway Cigar, we have assembled a few things the regular cigar people have tried to get the smoke out.

First and foremost, washing, and fresh air. This is the first line of defense. Febreze is also popular. We have even heard that Wrinkle Release is marvelous, with an added benefit your clothing loses the wrinkles as well as odor. A clothing brush taken to a sports jacket before spraying or having cleaned is also beneficial.  Also it’s good to try for removing smoke odor from your auto is to set two plastic bowls filled with white vinegar- one in the front of your car, the other in the back seat. The vinegar will absorb the odors and leave the car with removal of the vinegar bowls.

Fortunately for you each Broadway Cigar has smoking areas where you do not have to worry about the odor, or if you are properly attired for smoking.  Though we would love to see it make a comeback; smoking jacket is optional.

There is a fine art to smoking cigars. To look like you know what you are doing and really enjoy the complete cigar smoking experience, there are several accoutrements that you will need to acquire for your cigars.  BCC is here to help. Always. Everyone has their own take as to what is a must have and what you can really do without.

Our top five must haves:

1. Quality Lighter.  From inexpensive to top shelf. Some even come with a built in bullet punch.  Some people prefer matches, cedar, we have even seen a cigar lighter made from a camping fuel container.  A nice lighter is always a good investment. (side note, bring your lighter in to BCC and we will fill it for you)

2. Cigar Cutter. We know several aficionados who totally wing it and bite the end off. Cowboys. Renegades. Get’s the job done. For those slightly more refined,  several types of cutters are in existence – all a matter of taste. There is the guillotine cutter, a v-cutter, a punch, and the perfect cut, among others.

3. Humidor.  From the cool-a-dor made from a camping cooler to a high end Burl wood one that holds all your premium cigars. Your humidor is the ticket to maintaining your cigars in a ready to smoke, aged and perfectly hydrated state.

4. Ashtray. The cool ones that state the name of one of your favorite sticks, to crystal or basic black. Ashtrays are necessary, ask the carpet.

5. Cigar Caddy.  The way to take your cigars out and about. According to your need there are ones that hold only a few cigars and fit in your pocket, all the way up to those holding enough to share.  In a pinch we still see the handy and ever popular zip lock bag. Zip lock bag cigar caddy people? You know who you are. Not passing judgment.

BCC’s  very own, trained professionals, Tony, Karl, Greg, Rick, and Tom are available to point you in the right accessory direction, whatever your budget is.

There is a saying we have all heard, you get what you pay for.  The Internet has become the go to place for ordering premium cigars at a low price.  Several downsides to this include that you must wait for the cigars to be delivered.

Premium, high quality cigars should be ready to smoke once they arrive at your home. If the cigar was made correctly, including being allowed to age correctly and being stored properly, it should be ready to light up. This is generally not the case.

Premium cigars are going to taste better if you allow them to rest in your humidor before you light one up. You can never be exactly sure how the cigars were stored once they were loaded on a delivery truck. Secondly, you do not know what conditions the cigars were exposed to while they were being shipped. Think about how your suitcase is handled, pushed around during the journey, and most probably a few extreme temperature fluctuations while en route.

Cigars do get some amount of non humidified resting time while they are being shipped. If they were properly packaged, the packaging materials should help shield and insulate them. The most common complaints are about cigars that were shipped ground, which usually takes three to five days.

Regardless of how long it takes for your cigars to arrive, we recommend letting your cigars rest in your humidor for a minimum of one week before you light the first one. By allowing your new cigars to rest in your humidor for a week or two, you will allow them to adjust to the conditions they will be stored in, inside of your humidor.

While this process might seem slow, it is important to go at a steady pace. Cigars are comprised of many layers of tobacco, and if the layers of tobacco are unevenly hydrated, it can cause your cigars to burn unevenly, crack, and warp, rendering them unsmokeable. If the cigars are introduced to, and shocked with too much moisture, they will be at risk for bursting.

This is all only a matter of opinion.  The next time you order cigars online, smoke one on arrival.  Put the rest of the cigars in your humidor. Smoke one in a weeks time,  wait  another week and smoke another,  etc.  You will be able to see, and taste, the difference.

To avoid the wait, and the worry, we recommend buying where you know the cigars have been properly stored and cared for- right here at Broadway Cigar Company.

If you weren’t at the Arturo Fuente event at Broadway Cigar Lake Oswego, you missed out! The newest BCC girls made an appearance and were quite the hit. After all they’re fun, they’re foxy, and they’re lighting your cigars.

Our two newest BCC ‘girls’ are Rachel and Erin. They are sure to keep you even more interested at our next event. Stay in the loop to see what new social strain of excitable, sexually liberated women BCC is bringing to these cigar events. This is a vibrant group, with longer legs and  tight  ashes, full of life and stamina. There’s a new slew of gorgeous BCC girls in town, be ready to get slightly obsessed. The appearance of this new flock en masse doesn’t denote a changing of the guard, however.  Latanyia, Ruth and Juliette are the standards.

From the cool way they steer us in the direction of where the food and beverages are and events that they always seem to attend, we’ll admit it, these are the girls we love to smoke cigars with.

Trending- at least in the circles we hang out in are “Man Caves”. Be it a den, garage, attic, or the whole backyard.  Broadway Cigar Company, each and every one of them (now at three locations- shameless plug here) supports these establishments. In fact Broadway Cigar is the ultimate man cave and a great substitute if you don’t have one, aren’t allowed to have one, or just need another location for your cave time. Most importantly, you may smoke your cigars here.

Besides the obvious, a nice humidor for your cigars, we have decided on a few additions you might want for your last bastion. Our top four:

1. Collection of cigar and sports related magazines. All are tasteful, and really it doesn’t matter if they are vintage.
2. Support your sports team by surrounding yourself with memorabilia, or their colors incorporated into the decor.
3. A kickin’ home theater. This is where the new big HD flatscreen justifiably goes.
4. Classic adornments not to be overlooked are a pool table, dart board, and of course a mini bar.

Feel free to stop by for inspiration, free advice, and cigars to fill that humidor. We would love for you to share photos of your sanctuary!

This is one of the top events of the year, looked forward to by many Broadway Cigar patrons! Enjoy Broadway Cigar Company’s Lake Oswego location with Arturo Fuente Cigars and offsite liquor and beer tastings, courtesy of Point Blank Distributing. Indulge in Broadway’s always superior BBQ & fixin’s on hand, prepared by Chef Tom and the BCC Crew. Also get ready for some of our new BCC girls, these girls can and will light your cigar.

When: Saturday, April 27 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.

• Where: Broadway Cigar Company LO, 15561 Boones Ferry Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
• Contact: (503) 594-5000
• Register HERE: fuente2013.eventbrite.com

Sometimes the best things in life are worth waiting for. Join us in welcoming Regius Cigars to Broadway Cigar Company with a special event May 9th at The Mark Cigar Bar from 4-8pm. Regius of London owner, Akhil Kapacee, will be joining us to introduce their Regius Black and Regius White Label Cigars.

Regius, from the latin meaning ‘King”, was originally created in England. It’s reputation quickly spread throughout the world and Broadway is happy to be now carrying these fine cigars. The Regius Black Label is rated 95 in Cigar Journal.

Celebrate with us at The Mark for this special event, not to be missed! Scotch tastings, food and drink specials, and great cigars.

Cigars and golf go together naturally. Because it has become increasingly difficult to smoke indoors, with golf being an outdoor pastime it is the perfect pairing for cigar smokers. You’re able to light up without offending anyone, and depending on how you are playing, the cigar can enhance your game by both celebrating your skill or calming your nerves.

How many other sports can you say that about? Golf is a game that is social in nature and the whole ambience of smoking with friends on the course only adds to the experience. Or maybe, like some of us- golf is just your excuse to smoke a cigar, ride around in a cart and justify hanging out with friends.

In talking with the folks coming in for a stick to take to the course, a more medium bodied cigar is preferred, and medium price range to go along with that. Anything too complex or expensive is a waste of time until after the game. Hopefully you already know the location of the nineteenth hole is back at BCC. No rain to wash out your game here, and private outside smoking is available when the sun is shining.

Our personal golf day favorites-

1. La Aroma de Cuba- versatile & medium bodied. Try the Robusto or the Monarch.
2. Macanudo Cafe- mild, easy to find, and affordable.
3. Camacho Corojo for the more experienced smoker- full bodied but not overpowering.
4. Diamond Crown- Arturo Fuente knows their cigars and while this one is a tad pricier than the above mentioned it is a cigar that makes a statement.