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If you still haven't been able to make it to one of our great events, there's no excuse now! There are so many exciting things coming up, from the Best Sommelier in America Competition, to our city-wide Winston Churchill promotion. Please check your calendar and join us for one of these great events! You surely will not be disappointed!
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Best Sommelier in America Competition 2009
This is the World Series of the wine industry!!! Every other year, Sommeliers from around the country descend into New York City to compete in written theory, blind tasting, food and wine pairing and cigar service in front of a panel of judges for the chance be named Best Sommelier in America. Though serving cigars tableside is becoming a rarity, the significance of such service is still an important part of the world's best Sommeliers. It's an incredible thing to watch! Having had the honor of being a guest judge in the 2007 Competition and again this year, as well as regularly presenting cigar classes to students in the American Sommelier Association, the intensity and performance of these folks is incredible to watch and participate in.. more so than just having a bottle of Schrader RBS opened tableside at Rothmann's steakhouse. By the way, our "hometown hero" Tom Gannon, Sommelier at Rothmann's will be competing this year.
Here's how you can participate:
Monday, April 6, 2009
10:00am Essex House
160 Central Park South
The observation gallery will be available to the public to watch the finalists compete in a mock restaurant setting, going through table side service or champagne, decanting, and food pairing, as well as an intense round of blind tasting. The gallery is located on the 2nd floor Central Park Conference Rooms East and West. There is no charge to observe this incredible event. Simply RSVP to 212-226-6805.
7:00pm Cocktail Hour
Essex House Petit Salon
8:00pm Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony.
Essex House Grand Salon
Guests will be treated to a 6 course dinner prepared by Chefs Silvan Kraemer (Jumeirah Essex House) and Kerry Heffernan (South Gate) and paired with a different wine with each course. At the conclusion of dinner, the four finalists will be welcomed to the stage, and the Best Sommelier in America will be announced. All guests will also receive a gift bag containing assorted goodies including premium cigars!!! Tickets are $300 per person all inclusive and must be purchased in advance. Please contact the American Sommelier Association for tickets or more information at 212-226-6805 or office@americansommelier.org.
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Winston Churchill Day
 April 9 is officially Winston Churchill day in the United States. It celebrates the day Churchill was made an honorary US citizen. According to the website www.holidayinsights.com on April 9, 1963, Winston Churchill became the very first person to become an honorary citizen (of the United States). He was given this honor posthumously.
We will be celebrating this day CITY WIDE and all day long!! All day in both stores:
Buy 25 Winston Churchill Cigars, receive a complimentary bottle of Pol Roger champagne and a copy of HBO's "The Gathering storm".
Madison Avenue
7:00pm-9:00pm
Enjoy Traditional Pub Fare, participate in a dart competition with prizes, and enjoy Winston Churchill cigars. Beverages will also be served. Tickets are $50 per person, and must be purchased in advance (non-refundable). Please call the Madison Avenue store at 212-751-9060.
Columbus Circle
7:00pm-9:00pm
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, beverages, Winston Churchill cigars and a viewing of HBO's "The Gathering Storm". Tickets are $50 per person, and must be purchased in advance (non-refundable). Please call the Columbus Circle store at 212-823-6383.
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The Carnegie Club
7:00pm-11:00pm
 The Carnegie Club, on 56th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues will be hosting their "Spring Smoker" which means the party continues after our in-store events.
If you haven't been before – the Carnegie Club looks like someplace Sir Winston certainly would have frequented if he had been visiting midtown, lined with books on the walls, and plush furniture.
Receive a complimentary Winston Churchill cigar with the purchase of any cigar from the Davidoff family of products off their list and a drink (while supplies last). Complimentary hors d'oeuvres (7:00pm-9:00pm). Sponsored by Negro Modelo, Mount Gay, and Davidoff of Geneva, Columbus Circle. http://www.hospitalityholdings.com
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SPIFF Wednedays @ Madison Avenue
 Everyone needs to spiff up their look. Visit the Madison Avenue store every Wednesday through Labor Day for a complimentary shoe shine, manicure, and neck clean up (with a purchase of $25 or more in the store). Each week we'll also have additional visiting companies including suit makers, shirt makers, and a host of other "Good Life" guests!
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MONDAY, MAY 4, 2009
ANNUAL BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISER PARTY
6:00PM AT THE CARNEGIE CLUB
Every year since 2005 I've held a birthday party to help raise money for Killingly High School's "Learning for Life Fund".
http://www.killingly.k12.ct.us
 My former alma mater, it's a small public school in Northeast Connecticut. And like many public schools, Killingly High School is faced with the challenges of trying to remain competitive and offer unique, valuable experiences to its students, but is limited by the confines of the budget available, funded by local tax payers. The "Learning for Life Fund" helps supplement and finance these programs ensuring that Killingly High School students are fully prepared to embark on the next step after High School, whether a trade or further education. Last year, we raised over $30,000 at the birthday party.
Cigar manufacturers and other generous folks and organizations from around the world participate in offering cigars to the guests, as well as donating to the ever-growing raffle and live auction.
More details to come… but consider yourself invited and SAVE THE DATE!!!
Visit my blog at http://michaelherklots.blogspot.com.
Best regards,
Michael Herklots
General Manager
Davidoff of Geneva New York Boutiques at Madison Avenue and Columbus Circle
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Davidoff of Geneva
The Shops at Columbus Circle
10 Columbus Circle
New York, New York 10019
212-823-6383
General Manager: Michael Herklots
| STORE HOURS: |
| Monday-Saturday |
10:00am-9:00pm |
| Sunday |
11:00am-7:00pm |
| LOUNGE HOURS: |
| Monday-Friday |
12:00pm-7:00pm |
| Saturday |
10:00am-7:00pm |
| Sunday |
12:00pm-5:00pm |
| Or by special appointment |
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Davidoff of Geneva
535 Madison Avenue
at 54th Street
New York, New York 10022
212-751-9060
| STORE HOURS: |
| Monday-Friday |
8:00am-7:00pm |
| Saturday |
10:00am-6:00pm |
| Sunday |
12:00pm-5:00pm |
| Or by special appointment |
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