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S M O K I N G Z O N E S

J O B U R G Katzy’s: Welcome to the good life. Situated in Rosebank - and with the renowned Grillhouse right downstairs - this the perfect place to grab a steak before sitting back with a good cognac and a cigar,while being entertained by South Africa’s best. Visit www.katzys.co.za or call 011-880 3945.

The Library: Located in the Melrose Arch Hotel and open 24hrs a day, this sophisticated little getaway is perfect for night caps and middle-of-the-night cigar cravings. Call 011-214 666 for the lowdown. D U R B A N Havana Grill & Restaurant: All about good food, wine and cigars, this popular grill house located in the SunCoast Casino. It boasts some of the best wines South Africa has to offer, as well as Cuba’s finest when it comes to cigars. Visit www.havanagrill.co.za call 031-337 1305 for more information. C A P E T O W N

Kennedy’s Cigar Lounge and Restaurant: Cape Town’s oldest and most renowned cigar lover’s haven, Kennedy’s on Long street is the kind of place where you can kick back and listen to some soothing Jazz from top artists from all over the world. Visit www.kennedys.co.za or call 021-424 1212.

W E B E T Y O U D I D N ’ T K N O W

1 . B L O W H E R C O V E R

Longtime lovers of good cigars Demi Moore, Sharon Stone and Linda Evangelista have all made a star

appearance on the cover of Cigar Aficionado.

2. WHISTLE WHILE YOU WORK

In the good old days, a reader or lector was hired for the factory workers to be kept happy and entertained. Apparently

a happy cigar factory worker creates better cigars?

3 . W H AT Y O U S E E …

Depending on the overall darkness or lightness, the cigar’s outer layer will tell you how it is likely to taste. The darker

the sweeter, the lighter the drier.

4 . TA K E Y O U R T I M E

A relatively large cigar can take up to two hours to smoke completely, while the

average cigarette lasts about 10 min.

5 . P U F F D A D D Y

Cigars are a traditional celebratory item for occasions like births (they come standard in just about every labour ward scene in movies), a fancy-pants new job

or clinching a big deal.

T H I N G S

Now and then it really feels like we are living in a man’s world, especially when it comes to things like sports, cars and cigars. Although dominated in history by men, cigars do have some lipstick residue that tells a different story. Thanks to these hot tips and facts, Jack Nicholson has nothing on you.

C L O S E , B U T N O C I G A R !

This popular saying means to fall just short of success and get nothing for your efforts. Like when you meet the man of your dreams, who turns out to be more interested in finding the man of his dreams. This is just an example. No, really.

W O R D S D O N ’ T C O M E E A S Y

The word “cigar” somes from the Spanish word cigarro – possibly derived from the Mayan term sik’ar, which refers to tobacco. Now get that Trivial Pursuit set out and practice your victory dance when no-one's watching.

B L O W T H E M AWAYT H E V O I L A ! G I R L ’ S G U I D E T O C I G A R S

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