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Dear XIKAR Friend, Dear Friend, Fall is in full swing here in Kansas City! The fall colors are vibrant and the cold crisp in the air lend perfectly to enjoying a fine cigar while enjoying all that this fine town has to offer. With that in mind, we though a little Midwestern hospitality was in order so we will feature some of our favorite local destinations. With the holiday seasons rapidly approaching, we want to provide you, our valued customer, updates on everything XIKAR as well as a chance to be a XIKAR Member of the Month! No aficionado should be left out in the cold this fall, so our industry experts will bring you their tips from the cigar, travel and gourmet food and wine trade. Sincerely, Kurt Van Keppel, President
We are pleased to announce that the wait is officially over for XIKAR steak knives! This ergonomic elegant steak knife will make your mouth water! We have applied the same philosophy to the steak knives that we used for our first cigar cutter 10 years ago. That is, to make the relaxing moments in life truly carefree with quality, precision instruments. We understand that our consumers are gourmet food and wine enthusiasts, so these knives will ensure your family, friends or customers will cut perfectly into their favorite steaks for years to come.
To ensure a lifetime of sharpness for all your special occasions, each steak knife has a full tang with sub- zero quenched high quality stainless steel blades. Handles are made of machine wash POM material. The set of 6 knives come in this shown gift box. $99.99
Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water, XIKAR emerges with genuine stingray sheaths from the depths of the briny blue. For aficionados looking for the exotic and the original, this sheath fits all Xi1, Xi2 & Xi3 cigar cutters and are sure to stand out in the crowd! Stingrays, found in abundance in the shallow, warm waters of the world, are neither endangered nor threatened. They have been used throughout history, most notably in Japan, for everything from armor and sword handle wraps to high quality wallets, handbags, and even sandpaper. The inherent qualities of the Stingray skin make it so durable in fact, that it is resistant to water, fire, puncture, tearing, and abrasion. $29.99
This month’s winner is Robert. Robert has great experience in the retail tobacco industry and wrote to us with some praise, and a great product suggestion! He would love to see a tabletop cutter from XIKAR for some new business and leisure developments and we would love to get him one! While product design and manufacturing is very expensive and time consuming, we love to receive suggestions like this from our valued customers. Our designers are drawing some concepts and while can’t make any guarantees, we will always continue to seek suggestions and communication with you, our valued customers. Below is a selection of Robert’s incredible explanation of what XIKAR has done for his business. It is associates like Robert that make this business so wonderful! “Selling the cutters was very easy. I simply shared my own personal experience: I always said that I would never spend $50-$60 on a cutter (never mind spending $1,000/month on cigars). I went on and on, trying to properly cut super-premium cigars with $2 plastic cutters. I never tried one of your cutters. Finally one day I found what at the time was an unheard of deal: an Xi2 for less than $30 I figured I would give it a try. I have never used a different brand of cutter since. Many customers could relate to the same feelings of not wanting to spend any money on accessories, yet at the same time, spending considerable amounts of money on cigars, which they often ruined with inferior cutters. Before I knew it we could not keep any XIKAR cutters in stock. With friends and associates, I have put my own reputation and money on the line, swearing by your products. I promised many people that if they were not satisfied with their purchase of a Xikar cutter, then I would pay them what they paid for it. No one has ever taken me up on the offer to buy the cutter from them.” Thanks for your support Robert and enjoy the hat!
Just west of downtown Kansas City, XIKAR leads all operations from the historic Kansas City Stock Exchange Building. Pictured here in the 1930's, the thriving stock yards ran all the way to the building which produced an aroma-filled workplace for cattle traders from all over the country. Today the updated building boasts a Kansas City steak institution: The Golden Ox (mentioned below) but still maintains a classic interior that XIKAR is glad to call home. Cigars and Accessories For all your XIKAR needs in and around Kansas City, please visit these fine retailers:
XIKAR’s official online retailer and longtime friend, Diebel’s Sportsmen's Gallery is Kansas City’s oldest tobacco shop – since 1954. They offer the widest selection of cigars including Davidoff, Padron Anniversary, Ashton VSG, A Fuente and many more. As a full-line tobacconist, their shelves are stocked with humidors, cutters, lighters, pipes, tobaccos and other necessities for the smoker. Diebel’s is known for men’s gifts. Unique gifts include – but not limited to golf, games, knives, steins and barware, nautical, decoys, professional flasks, school and souvenir.
Kendall Culbertson is truly an outlaw in the cigar business, and his customers couldn’t be happier! This 2,100 square foot cigar haven in North Kansas City is an aficionado’s dream store, with an edge.
Lyn and Bobbe Beyer started Cigar & Tabac Inc. over 17 years ago, establishing it as Kansas City's premiere resource tobacco products and accessories. No question is too big for these tobacconist extraordinaires! Shopping
Upscale shopping and beautiful scenery in Kansas City means only one place: The Plaza. Over 120 stores fill the architecturally classic 14-block district and create the experience that makes The Plaza one of the Midwest's premier destinations. Music
The ambiance of a good jazz club requires one special ingredient: smoke! While other premier jazz clubs have chosen to cast away some of their most generous patrons, The Phoenix, located in Downtown Kansas City, encourages its patrons to light up their favorite cigar and enjoy some the best jazz to be found.
Jazz musician and vocalist extraordinaire David Basse is no stranger to the most acclaimed venues in the world, but if you are lucky, you can catch him playing in many fine venues like The Oak Room at the Fairmont Hotel located on the Country Club Plaza.
The sights and sounds of a uniquely American art form come alive at the American Jazz Museum. The Museum includes interactive exhibits and educational programs as well as the Blue Room, a working jazz club, and the Gem Theater, a modern 500-seat performing arts center. Located in the historic 18th and Vine District in Kansas City, Mo., this is the place where jazz masters such as Charlie Parker, Count Basie, Big Joe Turner, and hundreds of others defined the sounds of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Arts
Events: Art galleries generally open new shows on the first Friday of each month. This has become one of the region's most popular social events as thousands of people flock to the Crossroads for gallery open houses, food, socializing, etc.
Local master glass artist and brother of XIKAR President Kurt Van Keppel, Dierk Van Keppel has crafted an incredibly bold niche into the Kansas City art scene. With custom glass craftsmanship that combines the abstract and the utilitarian into on-of- a-kind fixtures, Dierk’s work is just the type of art that is attracting visitors from all over the country to the Crossroads Art District. Sports
Arrowhead Stadium is home of one of the best teams in the NFL. To get the true Chief’s experience, tailgate alongside some 80,000 die hard fans!
While the team has seen better days, there is no better place to go for an enjoyable, affordable evening with the family. Fountains in the outfield and fireworks on Friday nights are an added bonus. Nightlife
Whether you are enjoying a pint at historic Kelly’s, or enjoying a cigar outside Harry’s Bar & Tables, you can’t go wrong for nightlife in Westport.
THE place to see and be seen in Kansas City at night is the Plaza. Upscale restaurants by day turn to ultra-hip hangouts by night. Scenery is not hard to come by, and neither are the drink specials! Dining
The Golden Ox Restaurant opened its doors in May of 1949. The restaurant's purpose was simply to furnish a good place to dine for the ranchers, farmers, and their wives who brought their livestock to the stockyards, featuring the then and now World- famous Kansas City Steak. Mr. Jay Dillingham, President and Chairman of the Board of the Kansas City Stockyards Company, founded the restaurant. The Stockyards Company's insistence on the best quality for customers made the GoldenOx an instant success. Of course, their experience and knowledge of beef were also big assets. Today the stockyards are gone, but the tradition lives on. The Golden Ox Restaurant is a big part of that tradition, located on the first floor of the Livestock Exchange Building in the heart of the stockyards. Our professional staff serves the highest quality steaks and The Golden Ox is one of the few restaurants that continues to have its steaks aged and hand cut. Visit the Golden Ox Restaurant and discover the real reason Kansas City is famous for it's steaks!
On October 1, 1957, Jack C. Webb began a Kansas City tradition—the Hereford House—that endures to this day. The place is known for its historically great steaks and service. With many locations, the best steak in Kansas City won’t be hard to find!
Dubbed "the culinary jewel" of Kansas City's historically renovated Union Station, Pierpont's is rapidly gaining the reputation of serving Kansas City's finest steak and seafood selections. With fresh seafood arriving daily, an award winning wine list, and the unique creations of some of the areas finest chefs, Pierpont's has been named "Best Place to Entertain an out-of-town Guests" and "Best Place to take a Group" from the local press.
“Hi, may I help you?” This is the famous question that will be yelled across the room just as you step foot into the doorway at Gates BBQ. No doubt after indulging in large portions of their world famous spicy BBQ, you’ll require some help: out the door!
The destination of many a traveling U.S. President and celebrity, Arthur Bryant’s BBQ is a must-taste for BBQ lovers. So see why renowned author Calvin Trillin declared in Playboy magazine that "...the single best restaurant in the world is Arthur Bryant's Barbeque at 18th & Brooklyn in Kansas City."
After a night out at a steakhouse or grilling at home with friends, the most relaxing moment of the evening often comes with the lighting of a cigar. But, WHICH cigar is the question! For those looking for something complimentary to a steak dinner, our experts recommend keeping your selection in the full body category. Listed below are some examples:
As with any food and drink combination, trust your palate over any others! Tastes are often subjective when it comes to complimentary gourmet food, drink and smoke, so there is no right answer but personal taste.
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