NYC Smoke Out....

As you know today is Mustache Monday's! My weekly post dedicated to men, for men and about men!

Today I wanted to pay special attention to a particular hobby most men I know, with a certain element of class, ruggedness, and swag tend to par-take in!

The art of socializing in a smokey room?- What does this mean?

"Having a cigar and maybe some cognac or whiskey with your boys!", but where do you go outside of your friend's basement "bachelor pad" or in your attic/man cave. How about taking it to the streets of Manhattan or BK? Here are a few options to try. As one of these establishments state, "they make an unhealthy habit-glamorous"..Don't blame the messenger! ....I am not advocating smoking or picking up the habit! However, if you do already and want to know other options of how to socialize this habit it quaint, classy, ritzy, or down home venues, which accommodate this long time hobby....well here goes!

Manahattan:

Merchants NY Cigar Bar is located at 1125 First Avenue lower level, NY, NY 10065 ~ (212) 832-4610.
Open daily from 5pm – 430 am. Proper Attire required.
http://www.merchantsny.com/east/east_home.php

Merchant's has an old style feel to it..."Hint's of an English Gentleman's club and some Victorian influences" create a "Manly" decor! All year round fireplace, libations, food menu....they have it all!
Below is a link to become a member of this cigar lounge, if your looking for a private humidor room, discounts, no corkage fees, etc: http://www.nyccigarbar.com/membership.html


Club Macanudo:
Upscale and super chic...Club Macanudo sits uptown on the east side.


26 E 63rd St Frnt


New York, NY 10021

Neighborhood: Upper East Side

NOTE: There is a strict dress code here. Men must adhere to wearing collard shirts, no athletic gear, sneakers, shorts, flip-flops prohibited.
http://www.clubmacanudo.com/

Velvet Cigar lounge allows those who prefer to stay downtown a nice refuge.

Location: 80 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10003

http://www.velvetcigars.com/
Velvet doesn't serve food or alcohol, however they welcome you to bring in your favorite beverage. NOTE: There is an $8 beverage fee per person for those choosing to bring in alcohol; also if bring your own cigars you wil pay a $10 cutting fee.


 
Below are a list of a few others to check out including a few in Brooklyn! Now you have options!
www.mulberrystcigars.com/
www.barandbooks.cz/
www.cigarinn.com--- One of my favorites! " Guess what gals can come too!- I had a fabulous "vanilla flavored and amaretto flavored cigar http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/35684110/new_york_ny/the_carnegie_club.html

Brooklyn:
http://www.brooklyncigarlounge.com/
http://www.velvetbrooklyn.com/ (NOTE)- not the same as the Velvet Above**

Until next time stay Schwanky!!! ...................