Grand Cathedral is officially opening. Late January, Angela Yue who also owns Lord Puffer in Escondido, California opened the doors for the soft opening. But now it’s time for a big opening party including guests from the cigar industry. And some of the best of the best will join Yue and her business partner Nathan for the festivities on May 22nd.

Amongst the cigar royalty that will show up that night are the Fuente and J.C. Newman family. Carlito, Liana, and Cynthia Fuente will be present just as Boddy & Eric Newman. Jorge Padron, Daniel Marshall, Pete Johnson, Janny Garcia, and Antonio Gomez also confirmed their attendance. As well as Rocky and Nish Patel with Nimesh Desai. And even the Oliva Tobacco Family is coming out to party with Angel Sr, John Sr, Angel III, and John Jr. The Oliva Tobacco Family is one of the best tobacco growing families in the world. 

Tampa

Grand Cathedral Cigars is located in the Cigar Capital of the World, Tampa, Florida. It is one of the newest cigar lounges in the United States and home to the official Casa Cuba Lounge & Gardens. Grand Cathedral features one of the largest cigar establishments utilizing a unique 115-year-old historical cathedral with an inside space of 7,000 sqft and an outdoor patio of 6,000 sqft. There is an exclusive members-only piano bar where Yue performs regularly.

The new cigar lounge and bar is located in one of the most iconic and historical buildings of Tampa. The location is completely renovated and offers food, drinks, and a wide selection of cigars. These include some house blends, only available at Grand Cathedral Cigars. 

Photo Credit : MARTHA ASENCIO RHINE