illinois (specifically chicago) no smoking laws

[4WheelVFR]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Been to this one Ray....?

Bacca Cigar Company Hours:
1707 West Kirby Avenue
Old Farm Shops
Champaign, IL 61821
217) 356-3239

http://www.baccacigar.com/

Their website shows some leather chairs, maybe a small smoking area?

No, can't say that I have. Champaign is a 3 hr drive, so I don't make it up there too often. I'll have to check it out next time though.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by 4WheelVFR

No, can't say that I have. Champaign is a 3 hr drive, so I don't make it up there too often. I'll have to check it out next time though.

Next time just come 2 hours further North and you can herf at my house!

[The Professor]

Originally Posted by chibnkr

Unfortunately, it is. Such a shame. It was a wonderful cigar bar. Oh well...I guess that just means more herfs at my place!

hells yeah.

Originally Posted by [OT] Loki

anyone know of any place in urbana/champaign that we'll be able to smoke?

The two places icehog3 mentioned are doable -- both got around smoking bans, I think, by being tobacco-only. Jon's sucks in terms of space (there is no place to sit), but has a great selection of smokes at good prices. Bacca has less good of a selection (IMHO) at higher prices; but you might be able to smoke.

An hour south of Chambana is Charleston, IL, which now has a shop & lounge called the Indio Cigar Factory. Their selection is small, as they're a new shop; but the prices are good, the sticks are kept well, and there's a decent chance they'll have something that'll please you (including some custom rolls by the owner). The lounge isn't anything fancy; but they've got a couple of TVs, some video games, a poker table, sodas, and it's warm. I've actually had a few cigars there on my current visit back here. If you're coming to visit soon, let me know ASAP.

[Graytwhyte]

Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 View Post
Been to this one Ray....?

Bacca Cigar Company Hours:
1707 West Kirby Avenue
Old Farm Shops
Champaign, IL 61821
217) 356-3239

http://www.baccacigar.com/



This is my local B&M. I visit semi-regularly, and the chairs are pretty comfortable. He also has a nice flat screen TV to watch. The selection is pretty good, and he had Anejo's at a very reasonable price. I'd recommend a visit if you're in the area. Hope this helps.

[Ozone89]

Last year, I took my girlfriend to Chicago for her birthday present, and we had a blast in the city!

Chicago is definitely a wonderful cigar town!!

We were hesitant to go to Mike Ditka's, and we ended up going there every single night we were there. We loved the atmosphere, and the food wasn't bad at all. I guess it doesn't help that we also met Mike Ditka himself, and got a picture with him.

Ashame the smoking ban is going to kill Chicago's cigar bars, cause Chicago is my favorite city to visit.

Maybe when we are done banning smoking, we can start with alcohol and vehicles next.

[4WheelVFR]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Next time just come 2 hours further North and you can herf at my house!

An even better idea!

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by 4WheelVFR

An even better idea!

I know....I'm a deep thinker.

[WhiteHotKnife]

You guys have to check out the Cigary in Wilmette. They are my local B&M. They always have aht I'm looking for, they're cool guys, and they just added on a BEAUTIFUL lounge with the help from the people at Oliva. I would highly recommend it to anyone in the area looking for a place to smoke.

http://www.pioneerlocal.com/evanston...607-s1.article

[Cheeto]

Just to make sure I understand you gents correctly, this ban will force many cigar parlors and bars to basically go out of business??

[[OT] Loki]

thanks guys, there is a good chance i'm moving to ubrana chamgaign next year

[jbo]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Been to this one Ray....?

Bacca Cigar Company Hours:
1707 West Kirby Avenue
Old Farm Shops
Champaign, IL 61821
217) 356-3239

http://www.baccacigar.com/

Their website shows some leather chairs, maybe a small smoking area?

I have been there and it is a place I really look forward to visiting when we are back there visiting relatives. He has a nice lobby with a few chairs. He is knowledgeable and a very nice guy. There is also a Panera's across the parking lot so you can get a good cup of coffee and walk across the parking lot and smoke a good cigar. He told me that after the first of the year, you would not be allowed to go outside with a lit cigar because of a new ban going into affect.

He has a nice walk in humidor with a nice selection and fairly good prices. I am not familiar with Champaign, so I don't know if this is the "new" address or not. He used to be located in the center that had the round barn and moved to the location he is now.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Cheeto

Just to make sure I understand you gents correctly, this ban will force many cigar parlors and bars to basically go out of business??

No smoking in any public places, with these exceptions.

Cigar Retailers

Arlington Park Racetrack

A percentage of hotel rooms.

That's it...no more smoking in bars, and no smoking in a cigar lounge unless that lounge is in a Cigar Store.

[funlab]

time out - my thread was hijacked before we got to chicago. there's no way i'm driving to urbana for a cigar!

any places left in chicago that you all know about? i've heard about the four seasons cigar bar. will that remain? anywhere else?

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by funlab

time out - my thread was hijacked before we got to chicago. there's no way i'm driving to urbana for a cigar!

any places left in chicago that you all know about? i've heard about the four seasons cigar bar. will that remain? anywhere else?

After January 1st, NO cigar bars or lounges. Smoking will be allowed in Brick and Mortar Cigar Stores only.

[4WheelVFR]

Originally Posted by icehog3

After January 1st, NO cigar bars or lounges. Smoking will be allowed in Brick and Mortar Cigar Stores only.

Or there's always La Casa del Douchebag......