The Purveyor Zone
The Purveyor Zone is a podcast about experiences on the road. Join The Cigar Purveyor as we explore earthly pleasures in the world of cigars, wine, spirits, travel, food, and people. You have now entered The Purveyor Zone, beyond the road experiences are known.
Episodes
Join The Cigar Purveyor as he made his way to Jessup, Maryland and sat down with Rahul Gupta, the owner of the Tobacco Leaf. During the visit The Cigar Purveyor finds out what's new, what was upgraded, and what cigars are at the Tobacco Leaf. A true gem in the Maryland area. A must visit!
Join the Cigar Purveyor as he journeys to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia to an undisclosed location to interview the executive director of the CRA, Mr. Glynn Loope. In what could be the last interview that Mr. Loope grants as his role as director, the Purveyor learns that after 11 years and 9 months fighting to protect the premium cigar industry that Mr. Loope is a true patriot and protector of the leaf. This is one episode o...
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Join the Cigar purveyor as he journeys to the town of Somers Point New Jersey and stopped in at Somers Point Cigar Lounge. During his stay at this incredible cigar lounge the purveyor interviews Steve Ortiz, the owner of this cigar Oasis.
The Cigar Purveyor showcases this wonderful location and shows a cigar lounge done the right way. Whether you smoke occasionally or you are a connoisseur y...
Join the Cigar purveyor as he journeys to the town of Woodbridge New Jersey and stopped in at Mane Street Cigars. During his stay at Mane Street Cigars the purveyor interviews Alex Martinez the general manager for a follow-up conversation.
We learned that Mane Street Cigars has done relatively well during the pandemic and that they have a very loyal customer base that wants to see them stay in business through the rest of...
Join the Cigar Purveyor as he travels to Jessup, Maryland to visit The Tobacco Leaf. This cigar smokers oasis is quite a gem and one that you should defiantly visit while in the Baltimore DC area. Find out first hand from The Tobacco Leaf's owner, Rahul Gupta as he takes us on a journey through his fine establishment. Enjoy this Cigar Lounge Showcase, only from The Cigar Purveyor.
Join The Cigar Purveyor as he travels to State College, PA to catch up with Tony Ghaffari, of Your Cigar Den. During the interview, The Cigar Purveyor learns that Havana-Fest has been canceled. However, not to be defeated by the pandemic, we also learn how Tony and his team pivoted and set up three up and coming events; The Black and White Dinner, Havana Night, and Oktoberfest.
The Cigar Purveyor also learns what Your Cig...
Join the Cigar Purveyor and Artie Weiner of the Lit Cigar Lounge as they discuss the current state of affairs as it relates to the world of cigars. The pandemic, murder hornets, aliens, cigars, and other other surprises, only on the Purveyor Zone.
What do you get when you have three men in a room, cigars, and bourbon? You get things done, that’s what. Join the Cigar Purveyor, Mike Bellody, and Artie Weiner as we discuss topics such as;
The origin of the Ehrlich brand, issues with taxes and over regulation, the Cigar Rights of America and how you can get involved, the current threats to the premium cigar industry, how you can support your local brick and mortar, a t...
Join the Cigar Purveyor and Tony Ghaffari of Your Cigar Den as we discuss what makes for incredible events at Your Cigar Den, located in State College, PA. The Purveyor also learns about a special award that Tony had recently received, a current helping of Cuban food, that State College is a drinking town with a football problem, The Graduate Hotel, finding food in the midnight hour, and that elves really do exist.
The Cigar Purveyor visits Lit Cigar Lounge in Swedesboro, NJ. The Purveyor meets Artie Weiner and learns how Artie who is the General manager, has turned things around by not only expanding his humidor selection but also by offering a first class experience to his customers. He is passionate, humble, and knowledgeable. His personality, dedication, and commitment to the world of cigars makes Lit Cigar Lounge a must visit when visiti...
Join The Cigar Purveyor as he visits Mane Street Cigars and interviews Alex Martinez the General Manager of this awesome cigar lounge in central New Jersey. The Purveyor learns the types of experiences that are offered at the lounge as well as what has been going on at the shop since Alex took over the leadership.
The conversation covers not only what his lounge and humidor has to offer but also the importance of certifica...
Join The Cigar Purveyor as he interviews Kathleen Kelly and Dan Davison of Queensbury Cigar and Pipe. Queensbury Cigar and Pipe is a gem hidden in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York. The conversation touches on not only cigars but also on pipes, events, travel, and coffee.
This episode features and highlights a cigar lounge done right and as an added bonus they were just nominated as one of only six stores in th...
The Cigar Purveyor interviews Manuel Quesada and AJ Martinez of the new Fumé 46. On this episode we discuss the manufacturing of cigars with Manuel Quesada and the new Fumé 46 with AJ Martinez. Sit back, lit up your favorite cigar, and get ready to enter The Purveyor Zone with your host Ron Melendi, The Cigar Purveyor.
Join The Cigar Purveyor and Tony Ghaffari of Your Cigar Den as we discuss what it was like to pull off one of the most amazing events to come to State College. Sit back as we engage in conversation in what it was like to experience the Cuban culture at State College, Pennslyvania, that took place on September 21, 2019. A truly fantastic event unlike any that I have ever seen, and the best part was we didn't have to leave the U...
On October 21, 2019, I had visited my parents Lionel and Karelia Melendi at their home in Vermont. When I arrived at their house, we started to have a conversation about the past. As the day grew into night, the conversations lead us down memory lane — these stories centered around the premium cigar industry. You see, my father was very influential in the New York City tobacconist movement starting back in the early 1960s and progr...
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