Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

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

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

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.

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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:

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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.

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

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 ;)

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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.

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:banger

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

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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.

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

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

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

You mean Aldrin's girlfriend? :tu

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I'm in for an after work Herf!

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

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I love Holts...

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

aj

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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

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

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?

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

Yes, Tuesday 5'ish should work.

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:ss

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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:

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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BUMP! Goin right after work

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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?

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

:ssDay after tomorrow bump!

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Timely too.

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

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

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?

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

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.

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

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

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

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

aj

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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

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

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.

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

Ok I'll give that a try...

aj

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

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.

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

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

aj

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Whatever you guys do, TAKE PICTURES!

That way I can vicariously herf through all of you!

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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

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

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

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

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

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

:)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. :)

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

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

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

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:

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PM Sent.

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Got it

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:tu

Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?
 

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