Where to smoke in Norcal, bay area, fresno

11-25-2008, 05:53 PM

I am going to be in SF/Oak/Fresno area from nov 30 through dec 9. Any good places to go for a smoke? Any herfs going on?

Also, anyone that can make a good recommendation for an uber seafood joint in SF or Oak, I am trying to find a place to eat over the weekend.

Thanks guys!

jcarlton · 11-25-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RaiderinKS

I am going to be in SF/Oak/Fresno area from nov 30 through dec 9. Any good places to go for a smoke? Any herfs going on?

Also, anyone that can make a good recommendation for an uber seafood joint in SF or Oak, I am trying to find a place to eat over the weekend.

Thanks guys!

The BABOTL are a great bunch of folks and I bet some of them will chime in soon.

Cigargal · 11-25-2008, 06:26 PM

Scouma's on the Wharf

Bruzee · 11-25-2008, 06:41 PM

In Fresno there is a shop called Cigars LTD. Very classy joint, and a huge selection. If you know when you'll be here, drop me a PM, and I'll meet up with you for a cigar!

Ratters · 11-25-2008, 06:52 PM

I'm having a herf on December 7th, you are more than welcome to come. Post up in the thread in the Herf section. I live about 45 minutes north of Oakland in Fairfield.

As for places to smoke I'm not sure about Oakland. There's Mission Pipe and Cigar in Pleasanton and San Jose, and West Coast cigars in San Jose. There's supposed to be a nice cigar bar in SF but I've never been there.

theonlybear4CORT · 11-25-2008, 06:52 PM

get the clam chowder bowl from pier 39 I believe.

ghostrider · 11-25-2008, 07:27 PM

I'm right near Oakland, and work there. If you're interested in the Herf at Ratters and need a ride, let me know.

Skywalker · 11-25-2008, 09:42 PM

If you meet up with the BABOTL you'll have a great time, however if you're going into B&Ms and lounges be prepared for California prices!!!

theonlybear4CORT · 11-25-2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

If you meet up with the BABOTL you'll have a great time, however if you're going into B&Ms and lounges be prepared for California prices!!!

so your saying he should take out a second mortgage?

groogs · 11-25-2008, 10:34 PM

I hope to see you at the BABOTL herf.

bobarian · 11-25-2008, 11:28 PM

The Wharf is nice but very expensive. If you get to the other side of the bay, try Spenger's in Berkeley.

It would be great if you can make it on the 7th.

weak_link · 11-25-2008, 11:36 PM

If you are stuck at the warf try the cioppino at, oddly enough, Cioppino's.

Hope to see you on the 7th.

groogs · 11-25-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

The Wharf is nice but very expensive. If you get to the other side of the bay, try Spenger's in Berkeley.

I went to Spenger's about four months ago and it just isn't the same. They use new low fat ingredients in the Clam Chowder and it just doesn't taste the same as it used to. I talked to an old lady who has worked there for more then 25 years, and she filled me in on the changes.

weak_link · 11-25-2008, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by groogs

I went to Spenger's about four months ago and it just isn't the same. They use new low fat ingredients in the Clam Chowder and it just doesn't taste the same as it used to. I talked to an old lady who has worked there for more then 25 years, and she filled me in on the changes.

Low fat Clam Chowda'?! What's next, toffu simulated sockeye?

groogs · 11-25-2008, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by weak_link

Low fat Clam Chowda'?! What's next, toffu simulated sockeye?

I am with you, what is the world comming to.

doctorcue · 11-26-2008, 10:45 AM

Crustacean in SF is delicious! Web Link

Otherwise I'd recommend the two places Ratters did. Just post up when you're here and we'll help out as much as we can!

bonjing · 11-26-2008, 12:29 PM

I agree with Scoma's on the warf. and if Crustaceans is anything like their other restaurant, Thanh Long, i'll give them a thumbs up too. the garlic roasted crab at thanh long is good.

for cigar shops, there is Burlingame Tobacconist's, in Burlingame. Also there is Broadway Tobacconist's in Redwood City.

11-28-2008, 11:14 AM

holy crap! I can't believe I forgot to ask this before. I am a ceviche nutjob, but living in ks I can't get any good ceviche. is there any place in the area to get great ceviche, especially classic style? if anyone has this kind of info, I will be REALLY happy.

11-28-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RaiderinKS

holy crap! I can't believe I forgot to ask this before. I am a ceviche nutjob, but living in ks I can't get any good ceviche. is there any place in the area to get great ceviche, especially classic style? if anyone has this kind of info, I will be REALLY happy.

Try yelp.com.

theonlybear4CORT · 11-28-2008, 12:17 PM

I have never had any in frisco , but if you go to the herf ill try to bring some home made.

11-25-2008, 05:53 PM	#1
RaiderinKS Guest Posts: n/a	Where to smoke in Norcal, bay area, fresno I am going to be in SF/Oak/Fresno area from nov 30 through dec 9. Any good places to go for a smoke? Any herfs going on? Also, anyone that can make a good recommendation for an uber seafood joint in SF or Oak, I am trying to find a place to eat over the weekend. Thanks guys!

11-25-2008, 06:26 PM	#3
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: Where to smoke in Norcal, bay area, fresno Scouma's on the Wharf

11-25-2008, 06:41 PM	#4
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: Where to smoke in Norcal, bay area, fresno In Fresno there is a shop called Cigars LTD. Very classy joint, and a huge selection. If you know when you'll be here, drop me a PM, and I'll meet up with you for a cigar! __________________

11-25-2008, 06:52 PM	#5
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Where to smoke in Norcal, bay area, fresno I'm having a herf on December 7th, you are more than welcome to come. Post up in the thread in the Herf section. I live about 45 minutes north of Oakland in Fairfield. As for places to smoke I'm not sure about Oakland. There's Mission Pipe and Cigar in Pleasanton and San Jose, and West Coast cigars in San Jose. There's supposed to be a nice cigar bar in SF but I've never been there.

11-25-2008, 06:52 PM	#6
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Where to smoke in Norcal, bay area, fresno get the clam chowder bowl from pier 39 I believe.

11-25-2008, 07:27 PM	#7
ghostrider Ridin the storm Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Drew Location: Va Bch Posts: 83 Trading: (4)	Re: Where to smoke in Norcal, bay area, fresno I'm right near Oakland, and work there. If you're interested in the Herf at Ratters and need a ride, let me know.

11-25-2008, 09:42 PM	#8
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Where to smoke in Norcal, bay area, fresno If you meet up with the BABOTL you'll have a great time, however if you're going into B&Ms and lounges be prepared for California prices!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

11-25-2008, 10:34 PM	#10
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Where to smoke in Norcal, bay area, fresno I hope to see you at the BABOTL herf.

11-25-2008, 11:28 PM	#11
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Where to smoke in Norcal, bay area, fresno The Wharf is nice but very expensive. If you get to the other side of the bay, try Spenger's in Berkeley. It would be great if you can make it on the 7th. Last edited by bobarian; 11-25-2008 at 11:38 PM.

11-25-2008, 11:36 PM	#12
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: Where to smoke in Norcal, bay area, fresno If you are stuck at the warf try the cioppino at, oddly enough, Cioppino's. Hope to see you on the 7th.

11-26-2008, 10:45 AM	#16
doctorcue BABOTL - VP of Drinking Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 331 Trading: (2)	Re: Where to smoke in Norcal, bay area, fresno Crustacean in SF is delicious! Web Link Otherwise I'd recommend the two places Ratters did. Just post up when you're here and we'll help out as much as we can! __________________ Raiders, A's, Warriors.

11-26-2008, 12:29 PM	#17
bonjing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,970 Trading: (39)	Re: Where to smoke in Norcal, bay area, fresno I agree with Scoma's on the warf. and if Crustaceans is anything like their other restaurant, Thanh Long, i'll give them a thumbs up too. the garlic roasted crab at thanh long is good. for cigar shops, there is Burlingame Tobacconist's, in Burlingame. Also there is Broadway Tobacconist's in Redwood City.

11-28-2008, 11:14 AM	#18
RaiderinKS Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Where to smoke in Norcal, bay area, fresno holy crap! I can't believe I forgot to ask this before. I am a ceviche nutjob, but living in ks I can't get any good ceviche. is there any place in the area to get great ceviche, especially classic style? if anyone has this kind of info, I will be REALLY happy.

11-28-2008, 12:17 PM	#20
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Where to smoke in Norcal, bay area, fresno I have never had any in frisco , but if you go to the herf ill try to bring some home made.