10th Annual Big Smoke Cigar Event

More than 100 guests gathered at Roman Village in Dearborn on May 15, where the 10th Annual Big Smoke Cigar Event took place. A portion of the proceeds raised during the evening, which featured fine cigars, whisky, and a seven-course gourmet meal prepared by “Mama Rita” Rugiero and organized by her son, Patrick, will go to the Rugiero Promise Foundation for Diabetes Research. The nonprofit organization raises funds and awareness to find cures for Type I and Type II diabetes. The gathering began with a VIP stroll followed by the individual courses, including tomato-basil bruschetta, mini arancini, grilled colossal shrimp skewers, mostaccioli aglio olio, gnocchi with Mama Rita’s sauce, covatelli creamy pesto, lamb chops, broccolini, insalate Italiana, fresh seasoned fruit, and homemade mini canolis. // Photos taken by Patrick Gloria
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