This Week's 5 For Friday: Bad Monkey 🐒

What I’m Watching:

Bad Monkey is a 2023 Apple TV+ series based on the novel of the same name by Carl Hiaasen. The dark comedy-drama stars Vince Vaughn as Andrew Yancy, a former detective turned restaurant inspector in the Florida Keys. After a tourist discovers a severed human arm while fishing, Yancy becomes embroiled in a wild investigation that leads him into the murky world of crime, corruption, and environmental degradation in South Florida.

Yancy, determined to regain his badge, dives into the mystery surrounding the arm, encountering an eccentric cast of characters along the way, including shady developers, corrupt officials, and environmental criminals. The plot weaves together Florida’s unique blend of absurdity and danger, set against a backdrop of tropical landscapes and vivid local culture.

The series, blending humor with thrilling elements, explores themes of environmental conservation, justice, and personal redemption, while maintaining a quirky and often satirical tone. Vaughn's portrayal of Yancy highlights his comedic chops, while the supporting cast and clever writing offer a mixture of dark humor and thrilling intrigue.

Directed by Bill Lawrence, the show received attention for its strong performances, sharp dialogue, and its ability to capture the offbeat essence of Hiaasen’s work, making it a unique addition to the crime-comedy genre on streaming platforms.

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What I’m Cooking

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Song I'm Enjoying

Cigar I’m Smoking This Weekend

It's good to be crowned the king.

Anyone acquainted with fine cigars knows the name E.P. Carrillo. Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, the undisputed cigar king of Miami, has built a portfolio that includes legendary cigars like the 94-rated E.P. Carrillo Seleccion Oscuro (#4 Cigar of 2016) and the highly sought-after, 96-rated E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic (#1 Cigar of 2018). For his latest masterpiece, Ernesto meticulously crafted six different sample blends, carefully selecting the one that could stand tall among his celebrated creations. The final blend, Pledge, is a tribute to cigar aficionados everywhere.

From the company’s factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic, the E.P. Carrillo Pledge is already carving out its place in the brand’s storied legacy. This medium-to-full-bodied cigar delivers a complex profile, wrapped in a rich, dark Habano Connecticut wrapper with an Ecuadorian binder and Nicaraguan long-fillers. Expect notes of creamy cedar, leather, earth, bread, peanut, espresso beans, and hay. As the cigar progresses, it intensifies in flavor, culminating in a memorable finish that lingers long after you’ve enjoyed the last puff. True to E.P. Carrillo’s reputation, the Pledge boasts impeccable construction, offering an even burn and satisfying smoke from start to finish. This is one cigar you don't want to pass up—Pledge is destined to join the ranks of E.P. Carrillo fan-favorites.

Exciting news! The E.P. Carrillo Pledge was crowned the #1 Cigar of 2020 and the #11 Cigar of 2022, earning an outstanding 98-point rating. Reviewers praised it as a "delicious smoke delivering bold, zesty flavors of spicy oak, licorice, black cherry, and black pepper. Baking spices sing throughout, and just when you think you've experienced it all, a warm note of baked apple wraps up the experience.

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