Crime & Federalism

Vince Valvo, publisher of the Connecticut Law Tribune, is hoting a cigar, wine and port party at his West Hartford home on June 4th.  Though I won't be able to make it, Crime & Federalism readers are invited  I'm betting it will be a lot of fun. 

I’ve got lots of cigars to share, so let’s take a tip from the great man. We’ll tip our hat to Churchill, clip the tips off our cigars, and tip back a glass of smooth port wine.

Not a port fan? You want single malt scotch to go with your torpedo? You want a smooth, icy lager to cool the heat from your toro? You think a margarita is the perfect counterpoint to a maduro? You want to dip your little robusto into a little Hennessy? You’re covered. This may be an outdoor party, but we’ve got style, you know.

I’ll be doing the Patio Daddio bit, cooking up a bunch of food – like sirloin steak tips, paella, hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon salad, sausages and peppers, potato salad, and who knows what else I’ll find on the Food Network’s “Boy Meets Grill.” We’ll have soft drinks and iced tea, juices and lemonade, cheeses and desserts. Bring the kids. They can have anything they want -- as long as it’s neither on fire nor combustible.

Here's the invitation.

Even if you don't plan to attend, check out Vince's blog, Vincenzo Smokes.