Your Favorite B&M and Why. - Page 2

Adriftpanda · 06-01-2011, 04:06 AM

Tower Pipes and Cigars. Mark (norcalmark) owns it, stand up dude and also my very good friend.

Mattso3000 · 06-01-2011, 05:25 AM

Burn Cigars in Burnsville, great atmosphere, good staff, good selection of cigars.

DBall · 06-01-2011, 05:31 AM

My apartment. Good, varied cigar selection. The lounge is a balcony about 160' up in the city center and the staff is pretty decent. Free espresso/coffee/soda/pellegrino. Great hours and non-exclusive... all are welcome.

longknocker · 06-01-2011, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Key Largo's ISLAND SMOKE SHOP, because Bill works there.

http://www.islandsmokeshop.com/

Only Place Near Me Is "Our Cigar Bar" At The Wharf In Gulf Shores, AL. Very Friendly Staff, Good Drinks & Sticks!

racerX · 06-01-2011, 08:09 AM

Grapevine Texas - Grapevine Cigar and Tobacco Club. Great selection and nice people.
Love the thread. I need some Cali and AZ stops please.

LasciviousXXX · 06-01-2011, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by racerX

I need some Cali and AZ stops please.

This shop in Gilbert, AZ is my new favorite. One of the only cigar shops in the state that has a liquor license, a full bar and 14 different beers on tap

Plus its right by my house so if you do visit I would be more than happy to meet up for a smoke and a cocktail.

06-01-2011, 08:28 AM

The only B&M in my town. Smokers friendly, the owner is nice and knows everything about anything. They have a walk in humidor that is like walking into heaven, a small smoke lounge and carry pipes and pipe tobacco when I need it. All in all it is a good place to go, and the sticks there are in good shape. No mold or over humidified sticks.

racerX · 06-01-2011, 11:18 AM

Thanks for the AZ tip. I may be heading out there this month. I will shoot you a heads up if I do with an invite to join me via pm or the herf thread. Thanks again -it looks really nice.

markem · 06-01-2011, 11:26 AM

My fave place to smoke is here

Cigars are not sold here, but many are gifted. There is almost always something on the smoker and somewhat above average beverages for all and sundry.

But my Monday herfing is almost always done at The Mark cigar bar at the Shilo Inn on the boundary between Portland and Beaverton (9900 SW Canyon Road, Portland). Great BOTLs, food and a complete bar staffed by fine people as well as 11 good sized HD TVs.

longknocker · 06-01-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by markem

My fave place to smoke is here

Cigars are not sold here, but many are gifted. There is almost always something on the smoker and somewhat above average beverages for all and sundry.

But my Monday herfing is almost always done at The Mark cigar bar at the Shilo Inn on the boundary between Portland and Beaverton (9900 SW Canyon Road, Portland). Great BOTLs, food and a complete bar staffed by fine people as well as 11 good sized HD TVs.

bonjing · 06-01-2011, 11:31 AM

what part of Cali will you be visiting?

kaisersozei · 06-01-2011, 11:48 AM

Another Virginia vote for Winston's

http://www.winstonshumidor.com/

I like that Kevin is very customer friendly and goes out of his way to handle requests or suggestions from his clients, including hosting special events like a "Chili Cookoff/Brew-a-Beer Weekend" and opening the store after-hours for poker nights. Plus he gets new sticks frequently, has decent prices, and is a great place to go for football during the winter.

Skywalker · 06-01-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

Tower Pipes and Cigars. Mark (norcalmark) owns it, stand up dude and also my very good friend.

I try to make a special trip down to Sacramento, to visit Mark at Tower, whenever I get the chance!!!

racerX · 06-01-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bonjing

what part of Cali will you be visiting?

If it is 20 minutes or so from an airport it will be fair game. LAX, Orange, Ontario, SFO, and SanJose

bonjing · 06-01-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by racerX

Grapevine Texas - Grapevine Cigar and Tobacco Club. Great selection and nice people.
Love the thread. I need some Cali and AZ stops please.

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Originally Posted by racerX

If it is 20 minutes or so from an airport it will be fair game. LAX, Orange, Ontario, SFO, and SanJose

There's one near the airport,SFO, I can't remember the name of it, T.G. went there. But there's also Knickerbockers cigars in Menlo Park. Nice indoor lounge, nice selection of cigars. Haven't been there since they rearranged the place though.

Near the San Jose Airport there's West Coast Cigars. Small "shack" type building but they have nice selection of cigars. The lounge is pretty small and usually full of regulars but they have outdoor seating.

06-01-2011, 04:35 PM

My two top places in the Chicagoland area are Cigar King in Skokie, IL and The Humidor in Westmont, IL.

Both have decent prices, comfy lounges and friendly staff.

icehog3 · 06-01-2011, 06:24 PM

I like Cigar King in Skokie as well, they just didn't have enough space on Saturdays to accomodate our group though. I like to try to get there once in a while on a weekday and get in a cigar and a nip with Reggie.

T.G · 06-01-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bonjing

There's one near the airport,SFO, I can't remember the name of it, T.G. went there. But there's also Knickerbockers cigars in Menlo Park. Nice indoor lounge, nice selection of cigars. Haven't been there since they rearranged the place though..

Humboldt Tobacco Company

I was there about a year ago with wavescrashing, Clay ("808") has been there more recently so he might be a better choice to contact about the place, but my impressions at the time were nice place, lots of room / multiple rooms. Couple of pool tables, big screen tv's in the various rooms, they serve beer and wine at very reasonable costs, like $2.50/bottle or something like that. Very friendly staff, no pressure whatsoever to buy anything. Selection is limited to major brands, you won't find Tatuaje, illusione or Viaje etc there, but the prices are very good, waves and I were thinking that they might have been below MSRP on some cigars. Their hours are a little limited though.

It's pretty close to SFO - two miles or so.

06-02-2011, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I like Cigar King in Skokie as well, they just didn't have enough space on Saturdays to accomodate our group though. I like to try to get there once in a while on a weekday and get in a cigar and a nip with Reggie.

Reggie's the man...... even if he is a Miami heat fan. lol.

Mikess · 06-02-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BryanB

Empire Cigars in Raleigh. Great selection, great owner/staff, great place.
Posted via Mobile Device

^^ This for the great selection and customer service.

also Tobacconists of Cary has good customer service and an average selection.

06-01-2011, 04:06 AM	#21
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,304 Trading: (74)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Tower Pipes and Cigars. Mark (norcalmark) owns it, stand up dude and also my very good friend. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

06-01-2011, 05:25 AM	#22
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Burn Cigars in Burnsville, great atmosphere, good staff, good selection of cigars. __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

06-01-2011, 05:31 AM	#23
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,779 Trading: (46)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. My apartment. Good, varied cigar selection. The lounge is a balcony about 160' up in the city center and the staff is pretty decent. Free espresso/coffee/soda/pellegrino. Great hours and non-exclusive... all are welcome. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

06-01-2011, 08:09 AM	#25
racerX Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: john Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 261 Trading: (0)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Grapevine Texas - Grapevine Cigar and Tobacco Club. Great selection and nice people. Love the thread. I need some Cali and AZ stops please.

06-01-2011, 08:28 AM	#27
Sherlockholms Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. The only B&M in my town. Smokers friendly, the owner is nice and knows everything about anything. They have a walk in humidor that is like walking into heaven, a small smoke lounge and carry pipes and pipe tobacco when I need it. All in all it is a good place to go, and the sticks there are in good shape. No mold or over humidified sticks.

06-01-2011, 11:18 AM	#28
racerX Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: john Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 261 Trading: (0)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Thanks for the AZ tip. I may be heading out there this month. I will shoot you a heads up if I do with an invite to join me via pm or the herf thread. Thanks again -it looks really nice.

06-01-2011, 11:26 AM	#29
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,569 Trading: (47)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. My fave place to smoke is here Cigars are not sold here, but many are gifted. There is almost always something on the smoker and somewhat above average beverages for all and sundry. But my Monday herfing is almost always done at The Mark cigar bar at the Shilo Inn on the boundary between Portland and Beaverton (9900 SW Canyon Road, Portland). Great BOTLs, food and a complete bar staffed by fine people as well as 11 good sized HD TVs. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

06-01-2011, 11:31 AM	#31
bonjing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,976 Trading: (39)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. what part of Cali will you be visiting?

06-01-2011, 11:48 AM	#32
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Another Virginia vote for Winston's http://www.winstonshumidor.com/ I like that Kevin is very customer friendly and goes out of his way to handle requests or suggestions from his clients, including hosting special events like a "Chili Cookoff/Brew-a-Beer Weekend" and opening the store after-hours for poker nights. Plus he gets new sticks frequently, has decent prices, and is a great place to go for football during the winter. __________________

06-01-2011, 04:35 PM	#36
lilwing88 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. My two top places in the Chicagoland area are Cigar King in Skokie, IL and The Humidor in Westmont, IL. Both have decent prices, comfy lounges and friendly staff.

06-01-2011, 06:24 PM	#37
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,645 Trading: (60)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. I like Cigar King in Skokie as well, they just didn't have enough space on Saturdays to accomodate our group though. I like to try to get there once in a while on a weekday and get in a cigar and a nip with Reggie. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!