— Founder’s Story
From the Cigar Lounge to Your Doorstep: The Story Behind Cigar Valet Florida
How more than two decades of hospitality and cigar industry experience inspired a new approach to premium cigar delivery in South Florida.
By Gus Manessis, Founder |
MIAMI, FL — October 14, 2026
After more than 20 years in the hospitality and cigar industries, entrepreneur Gus Manessis has introduced a new chapter in personalized cigar service with the launch of Cigar Valet Florida.
Having previously operated Española Cigars and Black Cat Cigar Lounge in Miami Beach, Manessis recognized an opportunity to bring the personal attention and hospitality of a traditional cigar lounge directly to customers.
The idea began with a simple question:
“Why should someone have to leave their home, yacht, hotel, or gathering just to enjoy a premium cigar?”
For Manessis, the answer was to create a service combining convenience, reliability, and the personal relationships that have defined his hospitality career.
Cigar Valet Florida was developed around a straightforward concept: premium cigars delivered in 60 minutes or less throughout designated service areas in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
More Than a Delivery Service
What distinguishes the company’s philosophy is its emphasis on personal attention.
“Throughout my career, I’ve learned that customers remember how you treat them. Whether someone visits a cigar lounge or orders cigars to their home, that level of hospitality should never change,” said Manessis.
The company’s vision extends beyond delivering cigars. It includes helping customers discover products suited to their preferences, answering questions, and providing the kind of individualized experience traditionally associated with established cigar lounges.
Bringing Traditional Hospitality Into a Modern World
As consumers increasingly value convenience, Cigar Valet Florida represents an effort to adapt traditional cigar hospitality to changing expectations.
“We’re not trying to replace cigar lounges. We’re bringing another dimension of service to an industry we love,” Manessis explained.
For its founder, the business represents more than another venture. It reflects years of experience, relationships built throughout South Florida, and a commitment to maintaining personal service in an increasingly digital marketplace.
“The experience continues. Only the way we deliver it has changed.”
About Cigar Valet Florida
Cigar Valet Florida is a South Florida premium cigar delivery business operating under Pharos Erikusa Inc., serving designated areas of Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Website: www.cigarvaletflorida.com
Contact: contact@cigarvaletflorida.com
Service restricted to adults 21 and older. Government-issued photo identification and age verification required.