NYC Manhattan Trip ~ where to go?

[kathymast]

I'm visiting NYC in october with other couples. it's my anniversary and i'd like to surprise my husband by having researched where to go in NYC for cigar bars. He loves cigars. we're also traveling with a couple that owns 2 cigar store in Texas. Anyone have advice on unique cigar bars or things to do in NYC that would have to do with cigars? Thank you so very much! Kathy

[Sir Ashton]

Originally Posted by kathymast

I'm visiting NYC in october with other couples. it's my anniversary and i'd like to surprise my husband by having researched where to go in NYC for cigar bars. He loves cigars. we're also traveling with a couple that owns 2 cigar store in Texas. Anyone have advice on unique cigar bars or things to do in NYC that would have to do with cigars? Thank you so very much! Kathy

I HIGHLY recommend you go to dinner at Club Macanudo. Absolutely awesome! Great food, great drink, great cigars, great ambience. Do you get the fact that I think it's great?

http://www.clubmacanudo.com/

[The Professor]

Originally Posted by Sir Ashton

I HIGHLY recommend you go to dinner at Club Macanudo. Absolutely awesome! Great food, great drink, great cigars, great ambience. Do you get the fact that I think it's great?

http://www.clubmacanudo.com/

Tell us how you really feel. LoL!

Seriously, though, there are a number of places in NYC. I'd look in the "Where to Smoke" forum for a list in NY. Also, check out the "Herf" forum for the last couple NYC herfs -- there are always discussions about the different options for where to go.

Good luck and have fun! I LOVE New York City!!!

[Dux]

Merchants East has a great Cigar Bar on the lower Level
We normally hold all our gatherings @ this location

http://www.merchantsny.com/east/east_location.php

Also you can check out the Carnegie Club
http://newyork.citysearch.com/profil...egie_club.html

They have live Jazz music Friday nights... also the place feels like a throw back to the 50's so it could be a lot of fun to check out..

Enjoy

Dux/Doug

Feel Free to PM me if you have any questions

If you have a large group then I would hit Merchants on a Friday night @ 6pm
they have plenty of space and comfortable seating for all.. They open @ 6 so getting there early will get you a great spot to hang out and smoke.. The food is good for the price...
They have a decent drink and wine list as well

I should mention a lot of cigar bars do have dress code these days, Business Casual seems to work best.. Oh and No Sneakers :P

[hova45]

Originally Posted by Dux

Merchants East has a great Cigar Bar on the lower Level
We normally hold all our gatherings @ this location

http://www.merchantsny.com/east/east_location.php

Also you can check out the Carnegie Club
http://newyork.citysearch.com/profil...egie_club.html

They have live Jazz music Friday nights... also the place feels like a throw back to the 50's so it could be a lot of fun to check out..

Enjoy

Dux/Doug

Feel Free to PM me if you have any questions

If you have a large group then I would hit Merchants on a Friday night @ 6pm
they have plenty of space and comfortable seating for all.. They open @ 6 so getting there early will get you a great spot to hang out and smoke.. The food is good for the price...
They have a decent drink and wine list as well

I should mention a lot of cigar bars do have dress code these days, Business Casual seems to work best.. Oh and No Sneakers :P

These are the two best places to go

[FriendlyFire]

Besides the places posted before Maybe you can set up a supries herf at one of the Cigar Shops and some bolts can treat you and you hub to a Cigar. :i)

Originally Posted by kathymast

I'm visiting NYC in october with other couples. it's my anniversary and i'd like to surprise my husband by having researched where to go in NYC for cigar bars. He loves cigars. we're also traveling with a couple that owns 2 cigar store in Texas. Anyone have advice on unique cigar bars or things to do in NYC that would have to do with cigars? Thank you so very much! Kathy

[Derby]

I highly recommend the De La Concha cigar shop:

http://www.delaconcha.com/

Right in the heart of midtown. Really great staff, decent prices. Small lounge you can smoke in and occasionally they have live jazz.

Another cool trip might be to check out some of the handrolled places downtown. You can read about them here:

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/Cigar...2,1573,00.html

As a disclaimer, I have not hit any of the handrolled places, but its on my list for a free day.

I concur with the Club Macando suggestion. Its is a really nice place. You may want to call ahead because it gets crowded. Not sure where you are from, but it is a tad pricey but well worth it, especially if you are on vacation.

[walleye]

Originally Posted by kathymast

I'm visiting NYC in october with other couples. it's my anniversary and i'd like to surprise my husband by having researched where to go in NYC for cigar bars. He loves cigars. we're also traveling with a couple that owns 2 cigar store in Texas. Anyone have advice on unique cigar bars or things to do in NYC that would have to do with cigars? Thank you so very much! Kathy

My wife and I just returned from New York yesterday. Stayed in Mid-Town Manhattan. As one gorilla already stated, there is a great store called La-Rosa Cubana, located at 862 6th Ave (2nd floor), between 30th and 31st Streets. 212-532-7450. They have been handrolling cigars in NY since 1959 at this location. Nice selection of thier own brands, good prices for NY and a really cool NY experience without the glitz. The cigars are Dominican leaf with a five pack of torpedoes selling for about $17.00.

Another great location is De La Concha located at 1390 Avenue of the Americas (between 56th & 57th streets). 212-757-3167. Place was awesome and the owners and staff were warm and friendly. They have thier own brand named La Concha which is a Don Pepin orginal. Pepin rolled these for La Concha before he hit it big. He still rolls this brand and the price is a steal at $6-7.00 per stick. Both stores will take orders and ship all thier products. De La Concha has a great selection of cigars.

We also visted two Davidoff stores in Manhattan, and must admit these guys were pretty stiff shirted and judgmental. Despite 20-years of cigar smoking and knowledge they treated us like kids. It was not a great experience at either store, but to each their own. De La Concha was laid back, friendly, casual and warm. Davidoff was stiff cold, and very formal. All Davidoff employees wore suits and ties, which expalins the crazy prices.

Hope you have as much fun as we did, but even a week was too short.

[kathymast]

we leave in the morning! thank you SO MUCH for all the great recommendations!!