Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?

[Flat4boxer]

I've got business in Cherry Hill, NJ the week of 7 Dec. Heard that Holts in Philly is the place to go.

Does this place have a sit down area to smoke? Distance to Holts from Cherry Hill?

Any south Jersey/Philly BOTL help me out?

Thanks

[AD720]

For sure!

Where you really want to go is upstairs from Holts - Mahogany.

Center city Philly is about 20 minutes from Cherry Hill.

Pick a day and time and we'll see if we can get something together for you.

[Chemyst]

I can't join you, but GO TO HOLTS!

Visited Holts today, and got my holiday assortment:

6 AF Hemingway Classic maduros
2 AF Anejo #55
2 San Cristobal Seleccion del Sol
1 RP Royal Order
1 My Father Eminente, cedar
1 Padron 88 maduro sampler

They also have plenty of VSGs, many ESGs, Gran Anniversarios,
PAMs, OpusX Perf#4, Anejo #46 and #48, and more.
They expect more Fuente stuff in soon.

My work schedule prevents me from joining you. Using the
Hi-Speed Line (train) from the Cherry Hill/Voorhees area makes
sense. Go to the last stop in Philly and walk around the block.

You're in for a treat, especially at this time of year.

And the cigar bar upstairs, Mahogany, is first class. I like
the bar area best. Lots of ambiance.

Chemyst :cool2:

[havanajohn]

Definitely go to Holts when in Philadelphia! It has a real nice smoking area right after you pass thru the humidor section. The store staff is knowledgeable and helpful. Also in the smoking area there is a older lady, that empties the ashtrays makes coffee, and generally keeps the place tidy. Great conversationalist, and knows a lot of good eateries near the Walnut street store.

[Don Fernando]

listen to Andrew! I did when I was in Philly and he was right about Holts and Mahogany. Also try to hook up with the local crew, that is a great bunch of people, except for Big Ash, he's mean ;)

[Flat4boxer]

Okay all you locals, I'm trying to work out a day that week to come into the city. More to follow.

I know Holts carries some items I can't get here in NC so I really need to make this trip.

I'm looking forward to this.

[AD720]

:banger

[Bubba - NJ]

Holt's is worth the trip . Alot of hard to find Fuente stuff in stock regularly and at retail price too .

[vankleekkw]

Mahoganny is great. I was there earlier this month. Kinda pricy, but they didn't pressure you to smoke their stuff or buy a minimum amount of drinks.

[Don Fernando]

the legs of that one waitress, yummie. The locals know what I am talking about ;)

[AD720]

the legs of that one waitress, yummie. The locals know what I am talking about ;)

You mean Aldrin's girlfriend? :tu

[ade06]

I'm in for an after work Herf!

[BigAsh]

listen to Andrew! I did when I was in Philly and he was right about Holts and Mahogany. Also try to hook up with the local crew, that is a great bunch of people, except for Big Ash, he's mean ;)

Agreed, that BigAsh is one mean SOB....hey, wait a minute! :r.... The Philly Crew would be honored to show you around!

[SmokinApe]

I love Holts...

[RightAJ]

I was planning on making a visit to Holts sometime this week and probably next too... what day we talkin here?

aj

[Flat4boxer]

Okay, I just looked at the training schedule for next week and it looks as if Tuesday would be the best day.

What will it be like taking a cab from Cherry Hill to Holts at 4 in the afternoon?

:ss

[AD720]

4 wouldn't be too bad. The traffic wouldn't pick up until a little later and most of it would be heading the opposite direction anyway. I'd expect to pay over $25 plus the $4 bridge toll.

I can echo the advice above to try to take PATCO, it is really easy and there is a stop right in Cherry Hill.


So we are shooting for Tuesday around 5 pm?

[Flat4boxer]

Yes, Tuesday 5'ish should work.

[AD720]

Yes, Tuesday 5'ish should work.

:ss

[Chemyst]

Don't waste your $ on a cab. Get more smokes!

The PATCO Hi-Speed Line costs $5.40 from the Woodcrest Station,
off of I-295 just south of Cherry Hill, to 16th and Locust St. in Philly.
Walk around the block to the north, and Holts is 1522 Walnut St.

Mahogany is very nice. Nice comfy chairs, TV over the bar, nice
relaxing music. Buy your smokes at Holts and carry them upstairs.
Order a drink, maybe some food. Menu is limited, but interesting.
Read the names on the cigar lockers. Relax and enjoy.

Chemyst :cool2:

[ade06]

I should be in for next Tuesday (unless work prevents me).

[AD720]

I'll be there fo' sho'. :banger

[Flat4boxer]

I'll be there fo' sho'. :banger

Cool! I'm looking forward to meeting some of the Philly area peeps :tu

[BigAsh]

Tuesday.....cool....I'll be a little later....about 5:45-6:00.....looking forward to it

[RightAJ]

I should be able to make it tues :)

FYI the TinderBox in Haverford (on lancaster ave going away from city line) is having a Perdomo event from 2-7ish today... their events there are usually alot of fun so stop by if you can. I'll be heading over right after work! I'll be wearing a blue dress shirt and jeans.. find me!

aj

[yourchoice]

Wish I could make next Tuesday, but it's not in the cards for me. Hope you gents have a great time!

[RightAJ]

I should be able to make it tues :)

FYI the TinderBox in Haverford (on lancaster ave going away from city line) is having a Perdomo event from 2-7ish today... their events there are usually alot of fun so stop by if you can. I'll be heading over right after work! I'll be wearing a blue dress shirt and jeans.. find me!

aj

BUMP! Goin right after work

[AD720]

Getting excited about this!

Might want to get a count going for a reservation

1) Flat4boxer
2) AD720
3) BigAsh
4) Ade06
5) RightAJ

did I miss anyone?

[Flat4boxer]

:ssDay after tomorrow bump!

[AD720]

:ssDay after tomorrow bump!

Timely too.

Kelly you might want to call tomorrow AM and make a reservation...

[Flat4boxer]

Timely too.

Kelly you might want to call tomorrow AM and make a reservation...

I'll try to get ahold of them tomorrow afternoon, (site says open at 4 on Mondays)

I guess I tell them there will be 6-7 of us?

[AD720]

I'll try to get ahold of them tomorrow afternoon, (site says open at 4 on Mondays)

I guess I tell them there will be 6-7 of us?

Looks like 5 to me right now. I'd wait until tomorrow afternoon to see if anyone else chimes in. (I pm'ed a couple of the guys that have been MIA)

I would also let them know that part of the party will be arriving later.

[Don Fernando]

wish I could join you guys, loved Holts, loved Mahogany.

[RightAJ]

I'll be a Holts around 6-7ish but can't do M's... still got a year :(

aj

[yourchoice]

I'll be a Holts around 6-7ish but can't do M's... still got a year :(

aj

If I were you I'd just walk in and sit down. Order a Coke or something non-alcoholic and fire up a stick. I doubt they'd say anything...especially on a Tuesday. :2

[AD720]

If I were you I'd just walk in and sit down. Order a Coke or something non-alcoholic and fire up a stick. I doubt they'd say anything...especially on a Tuesday. :2

Far be it from me to encourage anyone to bend the rules but :tpd:

If anyone challenges you just play dumb, worst case scenario you get sent downstairs.

[RightAJ]

Ok I'll give that a try...

aj

[KDKLOSS]

I'll be a Holts around 6-7ish but can't do M's... still got a year :(

aj

Luck is in my favor for this one and I will be able to make it. Please add me to the list.

AJ I'll be getting to the city around the same time. If you want to meet at Holts and walk up together there might be less scrutiny than if you walk in alone.

[RightAJ]

Alright cool, I appreciate that lol My buddy Charlie should be coming too, sounds like a good time guys!

aj

[Emjaysmash]

Whatever you guys do, TAKE PICTURES!

That way I can vicariously herf through all of you!

[AD720]

Getting excited about this!

Might want to get a count going for a reservation

1) Flat4boxer
2) AD720
3) BigAsh
4) Ade06
5) RightAJ

did I miss anyone?

Update for Kelly:

1) Flat4boxer
2) AD720
3) BigAsh
4) Ade06
5) RightAJ
6) RightAJ's buddy Charlie
7) KDKLOSS




Still hoping to hear from a couple of guys. :tt

[Flat4boxer]

Update for Kelly:

1) Flat4boxer
2) AD720
3) BigAsh
4) Ade06
5) RightAJ
6) RightAJ's buddy Charlie
7) KDKLOSS




Still hoping to hear from a couple of guys. :tt

I called and made resvs. for 8 people. I may have a co-worker coming with me but it's uncertain at this point. I will be done at 5pm in Cherry Hill and plan to get there by 6, which is the time of the reservation.

The reservation is under the last name Snow in case you get there early.

See everyone tomorrow. :ss

[KDKLOSS]

I called and made resvs. for 8 people. I may have a co-worker coming with me but it's uncertain at this point. I will be done at 5pm in Cherry Hill and plan to get there by 6, which is the time of the reservation.

The reservation is under the last name Snow in case you get there early.

See everyone tomorrow. :ss

I will possibly be +1 coworker as well.
He's still trying to saw off the house arrest bracelet his wife put on him. :r

[KDKLOSS]

:)I called and made resvs. for 8 people. I may have a co-worker coming with me but it's uncertain at this point. I will be done at 5pm in Cherry Hill and plan to get there by 6, which is the time of the reservation.

The reservation is under the last name Snow in case you get there early.

See everyone tomorrow. :ss

Kelly how are you getting to Philly? Being as I live very close to Cherry Hill I feel I would be negligent in my BOTL duties if I did not offer you a ride. I can be in Cherry Hill in about 15-20 min from my home and have you to the door of M's in about half an hour. I'm running out of work early so I don't have to rush and picking you up won't be an imposition in any way. I'm sending you a PM with contact info. :)

[AD720]

I'll be there around 5:30 if someone wants to hang at the bar until 6:00. :)

[KDKLOSS]

I'll be there around 5:30 if someone wants to hang at the bar until 6:00. :)

I might be able to make it earlier. Want to PM me some contact info so I can call or text you when I get into the city? I'm leaving work around 4 and should be into the city around 5 if I don't hear from Kelly wanting a ride. I plan on a quick stop into Holts on a quest for the elusive Anejo's and then up to M's for some relaxation. Works beat me up for the last couple weeks so I'm looking forward to a nice night out.:dance:

[AD720]

I might be able to make it earlier. Want to PM me some contact info so I can call or text you when I get into the city? I'm leaving work around 4 and should be into the city around 5 if I don't hear from Kelly wanting a ride. I plan on a quick stop into Holts on a quest for the elusive Anejo's and then up to M's for some relaxation. Works beat me up for the last couple weeks so I'm looking forward to a nice night out.:dance:


PM Sent.

[KDKLOSS]

PM Sent.

Got it

[AD720]

Got it

:tu

[ade06]

I should be there around 6 - 6:15ish.

[RightAJ]

Talked to Kevin on the phone last night, but I'll let y'all know that Charlie and I will probably be in around 630ish, possibly 645 depending on traffic and parking

aj

[yourchoice]

Wish I could make next Tuesday, but it's not in the cards for me. Hope you gents have a great time!

Update for Kelly:

1) Flat4boxer
2) AD720
3) BigAsh
4) Ade06
5) RightAJ
6) RightAJ's buddy Charlie
7) KDKLOSS




Still hoping to hear from a couple of guys. :tt

You all suck! ;) :r Have a great time guys, wish I could make it!

[BigAsh]

Andrew/Kevin.....you both going early?....

[AD720]

Andrew/Kevin.....you both going early?....

I'll be there around 5:30ish, just have to walk over from work. Want me to text you when I get there?

[BigAsh]

Yep....pm on the way.....I gotta head out early.....so that'll work

[KDKLOSS]

Andrew/Kevin.....you both going early?....

Looks like I might be picking up the VIP in Cherry Hill.
If we leave Cherry Hill by 5 to 5:15 we should still be there before 6. I'll make contact with Andrew when we get close.

[KDKLOSS]

You all suck! ;) :r Have a great time guys, wish I could make it!

Joel,
After the herf we had the other day I wish you could make it too Brother.

[BigAsh]

Looks like I might be picking up the VIP in Cherry Hill.
If we leave Cherry Hill by 5 to 5:15 we should still be there before 6. I'll make contact with Andrew when we get close.

Make sure you drop him off out front....limo style....before you look for parking...:r

[RightAJ]

Make sure you drop him off out front....limo style....before you look for parking...:r

Lol!

Is this day goin REALLY slow for anyone else too?? I can't wait!

aj

[BigAsh]

Lol!

Is this day goin REALLY slow for anyone else too?? I can't wait!

aj

Patience young Padawan....

[RightAJ]

Patience young Padawan....

Haha yea yea... Haven't been to Holts in a while, and its been a LONG time since I had an Anejo (which is what I plan to smoke :))

Plus work is just slow today

aj

[Flat4boxer]

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[Flat4boxer]

okay, reservation confirmed for 7 ppl at 6 o'clock. see everyone in a bit.
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[AD720]

Counting the minutes!

[SmokeyJoe]

I am jealous! Would love to visit Holts. (and hang out with this crowd)

Have a great time, y'all. Post some pics. :ss

[Flat4boxer]

I am jealous! Would love to visit Holts. (and hang out with this crowd)

Have a great time, y'all. Post some pics. :ss

Man Joe, wish you were with us. i'll bring you a cheesesteak!!!
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[AD720]

Had a great time guys! Awesome to see some old friends and make some new ones. Kevin exemplifies a BOTL and Kelly is an absolute class act. Pleased to meet you both. It was great to see Keith, even for the couple minutes he was there and always great to catch up with Ade. AJ, sorry we missed you - we were all blown away about that.


I forgot about the pictures until about 5 minutes before we left. :r

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii261/8652150149/DSCF0027.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii261/8652150149/DSCF0028.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii261/8652150149/DSCF0030.jpg


See you guys next time!

[SmokeyJoe]

Man Joe, wish you were with us. i'll bring you a cheesesteak!!!
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Hope you enjoyed one, my friend. :D

Sounds like a great time. So... what did you think of Holts?

[Don Fernando]

what, did AJ get booted from Mahogany?

[RightAJ]

what, did AJ get booted from Mahogany?

Yea:mad:

(mumbling about how Mahoganies is run by jerks)

Its alright though... only a year to go, and hopefully we can all get together soon. I'd love to meet everyone!

aj

[BigAsh]

Wow....did you even get passed the girls up front?

[RightAJ]

Wow....did you even get passed the girls up front?

Nope, she carded me right away... Shoulda brought the 'other' ID lol

Kinda had a crappy day yesterday and that just topped it off, but at least I grabbed an Anejo!

aj

[BigAsh]

Nope, she carded me right away... Shoulda brought the 'other' ID lol

Kinda had a crappy day yesterday and that just topped it off, but at least I grabbed an Anejo!

aj

Hope you at least got her number! :r ......You'll be legal soon enough....Nice to meet one of our local Philly crew members, Kevin, and always good to see Andrew and Ade.....Kelly, hope you enjoyed some Philly hospitality....and that Anejo 55....Sorry I had to leave so early, let us know when you're back in town!....:ss

[AD720]

Nope, she carded me right away... Shoulda brought the 'other' ID lol

Kinda had a crappy day yesterday and that just topped it off, but at least I grabbed an Anejo!

aj

Still am amazed by this, you must have quite the baby face. Sorry to send you on a suicide mission. :(

[RightAJ]

Still am amazed by this, you must have quite the baby face. Sorry to send you on a suicide mission. :(

I think they must be strict... I have been to bars and not been carded. Still a bit ticked but nothin I can do. We walked around the city and saw the Christmas tree at city hall which was fun, but damn was it cold out

aj

[yourchoice]

Nope, she carded me right away... Shoulda brought the 'other' ID lol

Kinda had a crappy day yesterday and that just topped it off, but at least I grabbed an Anejo!

aj

Wow, sorry for the bad advice ;s. I am surprised they booted you. :(

[Flat4boxer]

Finally made it back to NC last night. Thanks again everyone for the hospitality and the sticks and espcially Kevin for picking me up and dropping me off.

Great meeting Keith, Andrew, Ade and Kevin!! AJ, sorry you got bumped. I'm sure there will be more opportunity to visit Mahogs in the future.

Awesome Philly crew, I'll look you all up next time I'm in town. Ade, if you get back to Greenville ever, give me a shout.

:ss :tu

[Chemyst]

So what did you buy at Holts?
Details, please.

Chemyst :cool2:

[Flat4boxer]

So what did you buy at Holts?
Details, please.

Chemyst :cool2:

I got some Tat Verocu No. 9's, Coronado Hammers and double hammers for a BOTL down here in NC and a couple onsies is all.

They were putting out the Opus Lost City line while we were there but I wasn't about to plop down nearly $300 for tabacco grown out of season. :2

One thing is for sure though, Holt's keeps it's humidor, humid!!! :r