This week, the guys review the Cuban Seed Cigar Company Cohiba Grand Pyramid and the Cody Road Single Barrel Rye.

The cigar is a massive 6.5 x 54 pyramid with a Corojo Habano wrapper and a wood-forward profile, but construction issues raise the big question: is it worth the $55 price tag?

The rye brings fruit, banana bread, light spice, and a little heat — but at nearly $50 a bottle, “pretty good” may not be good enough.

Also this week: Las Vegas continues its war on the middle-class gambler, casino buffets are disappearing, brisket prices are ridiculous, Tony’s Memorial Day brisket cook goes sideways, Walmart and Ollie’s recall a children’s toy over asbestos concerns, and NPR faces newsroom cuts.

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The cigar opens with leather, pepper, spice, and a debate over whether the finish is wood or bitter espresso. Because obviously, this is where civilization hangs in the balance.

Also on the Happy Hour: Tony talks about his early-morning Indy 500 tradition, Fingers considers upgrading his Masterbuilt Gravity Series grill, and the guys get into Memorial Day barbecue plans, brisket strategy, ribs, grill deals, Cracker Barrel’s summer giveaway, Allegiant Air filling part of the Spirit Airlines void, and whether ordering Cracker Barrel for delivery is a crime against the Republic.

Plus, Defiance Beef, smoked sirloin tip, reverse-seared steak, brisket logistics, and the eternal truth: there is no one “right” way to barbecue, despite what the brisket weirdos on the internet keep telling you.

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The cigar brings early pepper, leather, wood, and a mellowing medium profile that makes a strong case for the humidor. The bourbon turns out to be a hidden gem, with oak, vanilla, fruit, a rich mouthfeel, and a shockingly smooth finish for nearly 110 proof.

Also this week: Memorial Day grilling, Indy 500 cigar traditions, brisket plans, grill deals, Masterbuilt vs. Traeger talk, Allegiant filling Spirit Airlines routes, Cracker Barrel giveaways, old-school lunches, used car chaos, EV range anxiety, and whether anyone should ever order Cracker Barrel delivery.

Plus, Tony explains why the radio call of the Indianapolis 500 is unlike anything else.

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Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.

Some of the topics discussed this week:

Depression era foods that are making a comeback.

The last Howard Johnson's restaurant has closed.

Tony is stunned by the national love for Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza.

Fingers goes off on neighbors who plant cottonwood trees.

Tony talks about his bark. It's briskett talk, people.

All that and much more on episode 188 of Eat! Drink! Smoke!

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Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN.

Some of the topics this week include:

The latest economic data is out. Will it have an impact on the travel industry?

How can you avoid making some common grilling mistakes?

Results of a poll about millennials and their pets that you'll have to hear to believe.

Tony tackles a 13 pound brisket. How will he cook it?

All that and much more on episode 187 of Eat! Drink! Smoke!

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"The media told us this was all about collusion. And, now, all anyone in media is talking about is obstruction of justice. Can we discuss the first part first? America got told for over two years there was collusion, and there was no collusion. What the hell?"

Tony host the latest Eat! Drink! Smoke! podccast, recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy, they review the Bone Snapper X-Ray Rye and the La Volcada cigar from La Flor Dominicana.

A T-shirt from a barbecue restaurant is causing a lot of anger because of it's connection to LGBTQ. Also, Tony thinks Q stands for questioning, April says it stands for queer. Some websites say it stands for both. Which is it? Also, there is currency in being woke.

Also, are some curse words allowable? And why is it ok for Tony to say but not April? Chocolate marshmallows are coming to America....and the outlook is not good. April is convinced there is a Passover song....and she tries to sing it to Tony.

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