Thank You for an Amazing Night

Post-Event Highlights & Guest Impressions

Last night, we had the pleasure of hosting our long-awaited Notes & Leaves event at Cuban Paradise Cigar & Café—and what a night it was.

We were truly humbled to see so many friends, loyal customers, and new faces come together to support this special experience. From the entire team: thank you. Your presence, energy, and smiles made the night unforgettable.

It was a real joy to welcome the representatives from Oliva Cigars and Papillon by Orin Swift, who came together to deliver something unique. They helped create an atmosphere that blended tradition, flavor, and warmth—true to the spirit of Cigar Paradise.

One of the highlights for us was watching our own team thrive. Even though they were working, the energy was positive, and the smiles were real. You could see how much they were enjoying the moment, which means a lot to us. We've worked hard to build a space where our team enjoys what they do—and nights like this prove that we're on the right track.

Throughout the evening, there were genuine conversations between our staff, the vendors, and our guests. The room was filled with curiosity and appreciation—not just for the cigars and wine, but for the craftsmanship and stories behind them.

As the night came to an end, many guests didn't want to leave—which, to us, is the best compliment we could receive.

We wrapped up with a fantastic raffle, and the winners took home some amazing gifts from both Oliva and Orin Swift. It was a great way to close a night full of great moments.

Following the success of the event, we're excited to share a curated list of pairing suggestions for future occasions when you'd like to enjoy premium products from Oliva Cigars and Orin Swift Wines:  

Oliva Cigars × Orin Swift Wines Available at Cuban Paradise

🍷 Papillon (Bordeaux-style blend) Paired with: Oliva Serie V Melanio. Elegant, bold, and complex. This refined pairing brings out the rich dark fruit and spice notes in both the wine and cigar.

🍷 Slander (Pinot Noir) Paired with: Oliva Connecticut Reserve. Smooth, mild, and creamy — perfect to complement the soft red fruit and earthy notes of this Pinot Noir.

🍷 8 Years in the Desert (Zinfandel-based blend) Paired with: Oliva Serie V (Regular) A robust and spicy pairing. The power of Zinfandel meets the strength and peppery character of the Serie V.

🍷 Blank Stare (Sauvignon Blanc) Paired with: Oliva Connecticut Reserve or Nub Connecticut. Refreshing and light. A clean citrus-forward wine balanced by the creamy, mellow flavor of these Connecticut-wrapped cigars.

🍷 Mannequin (Chardonnay) Paired with: Nub Connecticut or Nub Habano. Creamy and rich with tropical fruit notes, Chardonnay finds harmony with the smoothness of Connecticut or the subtle spice of Nub Habano.

🍷 Abstract (Grenache, Petite Sirah, Syrah blend) Paired with: Oliva Serie O Maduro. Full-bodied and layered. This pairing delivers dark fruit, cocoa, and spice in a bold, flavorful experience.

We invite you to stop by anytime and ask our staff for one of these suggested pairings. Whether you're new to cigars or a seasoned aficionado, this is your chance to discover how perfectly Orin Swift wines and Oliva cigars can complement one another in flavor, mood, and experience.

Cuban Paradise

Where wine and cigars come together by the sea.