5 Apr
Interestingly enough, this place has been featured in a highly readable news feature on the embargo and Cuban economics on Al Jazeera, as I found out : He spoke while dining at Rejoneo Asador in the capital’s upscale Miramar neighborhood, an establishment that seems to illustrate his point. The restaurant, which serves mammoth portions Read more…
5 Apr
The days in Havana were filled with leisurely breakfast’s in the patio, a cigar and playing the day by ear. They spent half a day in Cojimar on Hemingway’s trail. Of course I took them to my favourite eating places like El Chanchullero, El Templete, Starbien for the best Masas de Cerdo ( which Read more…
5 Apr
Here’s the view on official events from two members of the Portmann group, Horst and Christof. Both of them very professional photographers and always good for a laugh and any fun event. It is thanks to them that I have a good pictorial archive of the trip and all the official events that they Read more…
3 Apr
Here’s the view on things, events and excursions from two of the members of the Portmann group with us on our last trip. Both of them very professional photographers and always good for a laugh and any fun event. It is thanks to them that I have a good pictorial archive of the trip Read more…
1 Apr
A gallery of some memorable moments and cigars plus friends to share them all, the drinks, the views, the conversations and the atmosphere. This is what being in Havana during the Festival week is all about. And what I like to share with this post. Eine Fotogalerie der schönen Erlebnisse, Momente und Zigarren Read more…
31 Mar
After so many great eating places, it’s about time to present the only dud hole this trip : Bistro Habana Kohly or BHK. Punch Joe wanted me to check this place out and arranged for an ad hoc lunch with good friends. The place is specially recommended for meat on a hot stone, Read more…
30 Mar
First time ever I stepped into this tunnel of foregone time, this Mafia monument, this beautifully preserved 50’s gem of architecture. Funny, so many times I’ve driven past, so many times I’ve been next door at the ugly Melia Cohiba for events, LCDH, the Internet, etc, but never had I been to the Riviera Read more…
