On Saturday, July 27, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., stogy connoisseurs gathered for the Cigar Social at Studio Square NYC to enjoy premium whiskey tastings, cigars custom-made by Rocky Patel, unlimited barbecue, and live entertainment. I had tickets to go, but alas fate had other plans that day.
Studio Sq. has recently become one of the hottest venues in New York City for cigar smokers. Starting last Summer, they’ve hosted some of the most massive cigar events in NYC. Probably the best part of having Studio Sq. in service of the NYC cigar community is that management there has brought an incredible knowledge of cigars, whiskey, and entertainment, as well as an impressive list of connections together to create some amazing events.
Here are some photos from the recent Cigar Social. Don’t miss out on their future events! Follow Studio Sq on Twitter or sign up for the FineTobaccoNYC event mailing list for cigar event invites.
Still Looking for the Perfect Father’s Day Gift? Look no further! On July 27th from 1-4pm, S2 welcomes Rocky and Nish Patel to The Garden for our first Cigar Social. The three hour event not only includes a meet and greet with the cigar kings themselves, but also a guest appearance by former Yankee and Met, Gary Sheffield who recently teamed up with the Patels to launch his limited edition cigar, HR500 TORO.
Men’s Tickets are $55 and include 3 Premium Rocky Patel Cigars: XEN TORO by Nish Patel, Meritage Sungrown TORO by Rocky Patel and the Decade TORO by Rocky Patel. The $25 Women’s ticket includes 1 Premium XEN TORO cigar by Nish Patel.
In addition to cigars, both tickets include:
Unlimited BBQ
Open Beer & Sangria
Live Entertainment by Sal Manzo
Whiskey Tasting Stations by Jack Daniels, Jack Daniels Honey, Gentleman Jack, Southern Comfort, Avion & Avion Espresso
Meet and Greet with Rocky and Nish Patel
Special Guest Appearance by Gary Sheffield
Raffles and Giveaways
Studio Square has partnered with LightersDirect, who will be providing custom event cigar cutters as well as raffles for amazing cigar lover prizes! If you attended SMOKE in May, you know this alone is a great way to treat dad! Sponsors include sponsors: Rocky Patel, S Prime Steakhouse, Heineken, Jack Daniels and Southern Comfort.
Order tickets today, as this event will sell out quickly! Pre Sale tickets are available at www.cigarsocial2013.eventbrite.com
A quick 10 minute train ride from midtown, can make The Garden @ Studio Square NYC your destination to gather, eat and drink in modern merriment. For more information, visit www.studiosquarenyc.com
About Studio Square NYC
As part of the massive Studio Square NYC event and entertainment complex, The Garden @ Studio Square brings the spirit and traditions of an open-air German beer garden into the modern era. Encompassing over 30,000 square feet, The Garden is made up of two large indoor areas and an expansive cobblestone courtyard, a 160’ Super Screen, a covered patio that hugs the edge of the courtyard, featuring six additional bar stations as well as our Garden Grill counter where guests can order from our extensive selection of tasty items.
On May 18th, I had the remarkable luck of being able to attend SMOKE: Whiskey, Cigar & BBQ Festival hosted by Studio Sq NYC, one of New York City’s top nightlife and large event venues. At the event, over 300 New York City cigar smokers gathered to enjoy great barbecue, cigars by Rocky Patel, and exceptional spirits from Jameson, Chivas, Glenlivet and more.
I arrived a few minutes late, but just in time to watch the skies open up and begin pouring rain on what was forecasted to be a beautiful sunny day. But the weather in this city has a way of changing at the last minute.
In any case, the event was moved inside – and by that I mean to a massive indoor/outdoor smoking space that was easily big enough for three hundred cigar smokers. I took a seat with my girlfriend inside and we traded thoughts on the Jameson Black Barrel and the Chivas 12. Then the live music started, followed by more food, raffles for cigar accessories and a humidor, and more.
Following the event, a big portion of the group moved downstairs to the S Prime Steakhouse for more drinks and more good times.
I want to give a shout out to Jennifer Barker and Steve for hosting such an amazing event, along with the awesome ostrich-leather cigar case. I also want to thank Rocky Patel cigars for the great complimentary cigars, and all of the spirits sponsors who attended the event!
Studio Sq will be having more events in the future, and if they are sponsored by FineTobaccoNYC, you can hear about future events from us by signing up for our event emails!
The management at Studio Sq. (Astoria Beergarden) recently announced another event in what has become a very popular string of events (take a look at the last one) hosted with Rocky Patel. “Smoke,” a Whiskey, Cigar and BBQ Festival will be hosted at Studio Sq. and will feature cigars from Rocky Patel, including the newly released “Freedom”, which is a fantastic blend.
Also at the event will be a four hour open bar featuring Chivas, Jameson, Glenlivet, and many other fine spirits. And of course, BBQ will be provided.
Tickets look like they are regularly priced at a little over $200, but you can get your ticket for under $100 at Groupon – but you have to act fast.
Studio Square and Rocky Patel Host “A Taste of the Good Life”
Studio Square and Rocky Patel have joined forces to bring cigar enthusiasts everywhere an event that will leave even the biggest aficionados in awe. On September 13th, from 5:30PM – 9:30PM, guests will experience an evening of limited run Rocky Patel cigars, a decadent menu of choice cuts and raw bar items from the recently opened S PRIME Steakhouse, a selection of ultra-premium Bourbons and Scotches and dynamite live entertainment. Guests will also be treated to a commemorative gift pack and six additional cigars housed in a custom, ostrich-skin travel case available only at this event.
“A Taste of the Good Life” will utilize the entire Studio Square NYC complex, giving guests an experience unattainable at any other venue in New York City. From the more casual atmosphere of our 30,000 sq. ft. Garden, to the filet mignon carving stations and raw bar provided by S PRIME in The Loft, to the panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline from our Empire Suite and Rooftop event spaces, guests will certainly walk away from this event having gotten, “A Taste of the Good Life”.
Host Rocky Patel, enjoys a reputation of crafting some of the finest cigars in the world. Patel’s passion goes far beyond producing quality cigars, he takes a personal interest in his customer’s enjoyment of his products. With a reputation for excellence comes high expectations and Studio Square has assembled a group of premium brand partners for this event including Ferrari and Maserati of Long Island, Russian Standard Platinum Vodka, Laphroaig Scotches and the world-famous, Larry Flynnt’s Hustler Club.
A portion of the proceeds from “A Taste of the Good Life” will be donated to Cigar Rights of America, an organization dedicated to supporting the rights of premium cigar smokers across the country.