Good Life Diaries

9th Annual Michael Herklots Birthday Fundraiser To Support the Killingly High School Learning for Life Fund. SAVE THE DATES!!! Monday, April 29, 2013 The Carnegie Club 156 West 56th Street 6:00pm-10:00pm This is a free event! Cigars and Hors d'Oeuvres will be provided. There will be an incredible raffle, plus silent and live auction! Tuesday, April 30, 2013 The Grand Havana Room 666 Fifth Avenue 39th Floor 6:00pm Cocktails and Hors d'Oeuvres 7:00pm Dinner This is an elegant sit down steak dinner. Incredible wines will be served. The event features a Silent and Live Auction! $325 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance. email mherklots@natsherman.com for more information. CLICK HERE FOR THE MOST RECENT LEARNING FOR LIFE NEWSLETTER! Check out Previous Birthday Party Coverage! 2012 Birthday Event Coverage 2011 Birthday Event Coverage  

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2012!!! Pre-Father's Day Shopping Experience    What do you get the guy who has everything?  bring him to the Nat Sherman Townhouse for a Pre-Father's Day Shopping Experience and make sure you pick out the perfect gift!  The Nat Sherman Townhouse 12 East 42nd Street (between Madison and Fifth Avenues) 6:00pm-7:00pm Open to Public 7:00pm-9:00pm Private Shopping Event. MUST RSVP Call Tina Parrish at 646-442-1850 to reserve a spot. Featuring... Nat Sherman Sales Promotions: Enjoy great promotions on Nat Sherman Cigars. Nat Sherman "Cigar Bar" will also be provided throughout the evening. Cut, Light and Enjoy your      favorite Nat Sherman Cigar while you enjoy the evening! -- Custom Swiss Army Knife Program Swiss Army will be in house allowing guests to Build Your Own Swiss Army knife! PLUS receive a gift with Purchase! -- LafCo Full Collection Trunk Show ...

The 8th Annual Michael Herklots Birthday Fundraiser Since 2005, Michael Herklots has raised money for the Killingly High School Learning for Life Fund- a fund set up to support his high school alma mater's "School to Career" and "Career Pathways" programs.  To date, the annual event has raised over $150,000 for the northeast Connecticut public school located in the state's "Quiet Corner".  ALL funds raised go directly to the fund to supplement the success and sustainability of these incredible programs. Monday, May 7, 2012 - The Carnegie Club (156 W. 56th St.) 6:00pm-10:00pm This FREE event has become a "must" for cigar enthusiasts as consumers, manufacturers, celebs and friends all get together to enjoy great cigars and raise money for a great cause! The night will feature an incredible raffle and silent auction.  Over the years, the event has welcomed Chefs Emeril Lagasse and Wayne Nish, Actors Tony Darrow, Arthur Nascarella a...

The Kahala Hotel and Resort in Honolulu is "Hawaii’s reigning luxury resort."  And their Food and Wine Classics are the reigning food and wine events on the island.  These intimate events feature only one chef, one winemaker and one cigar brand, offering a wonderfully intimate experience allowing guests to connect personally with the hosts.  This past weekend's event was themed "Hollywood meets Honolulu" featuring Chef Carolynn Spence of L.A.'s Chateau Marmont, Rich Frank of Frank Family Vineyards and yours truly with Nat Sherman- the brand Hollywood has enjoyed for decades.  Michael Herklots, Rich Frank, Carolynn Spence, Fred Schrader courtesy of Honolulu Magazine   A Cigar Tasting Seminar Beachside at the Kahala   Inside the tent of the Kahala Food and Wine Classic Dinner Courtesy of nonstophonolulu.com   Guests enjoying Nat Sherman Cigars  Here is some great ...

Thursday, August 18 12:00-7:00pm Buy any three Avo, Griffin's or Zino Platinum cigars receive one additional cigar free. (while supplies last) --- In the Johnson Club Room... 7:00-9:00pm $30 per person Each guest will receive: 1 Avo Cigar, 1 Griffin's Cigar 1 Zino Platinum Cigar Enjoy a tasting of Glenmorangie Scotch Whiskey and some sensational hors d'oeuvres. The Sales promo will continue for the duration of the event. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are non-refundable.  Limited availability. Call 646-442-1850 or 1-800-MY-CIGAR

Get spiffy at Nat Sherman.  Every Wednesday evening from 4:00pm-6:30pm enjoy a shoe shine and manicure courtesy of SPIFF NYC simply by making a purchase of $10 or more.  So, buy a cigar and come treat yourself. The Nat Sherman Townhouse is located at 12 E 42nd Street between Madison Ave and Fifth Ave. SPIFF NYC is located at 750 Thrid Ave at 46th St.

The Dominican Republic is known as cigar country. If you have any doubt in the merrits of such a nickname, than clearly you have never visited. Located on the island of Hispanola, which it shares with Haiti, the Dominican Republic produces some of the finest cigars available anywhere in the world. In a continuing effort to drive this message home ProCigar, a consortium of 6 of the leading Dominican manufacturers, hosted its third annual ProCigar Festival. This year also marked the 3rd year I was fortunate enough to host a group to experience this incredible trip. The Festival begain on February 14 in La Romana with tours of Tabacalera de Garcia (home of Romeo y Julieta and Montecristo) as well as a golf competition. Unfortunately I was unable to participate in the first couple days, but the reviews from folks who attended said it was first class. Having had the pleasure of visiting Tabacalera de Garcia myself on prior trips and spending time with the great Jose Seijas, I'm sure ...