Favorite B&M?

akumushi · 08-27-2009, 11:11 AM

Forgive me if there's already a thread about this, nothing came up in the search.

I thought it would be nice to see a thread where people give a little love back to their favorite B&M. It will serve as a nice reference for travelers that are in your area and maybe you'll find a new place in your home town or run into some fellow customers. I have no affiliations with any retailers, so this is purely fanservice.

My favorite place to pick up smokes in San Diego is Liberty Tobacco. They have the nicest selecction I've seen in town, with a lot of hard to find Illusione, Tatuaje and LFD cigars, and their staff is knowledgeable and friendly. There are always guys just hanging out on the couches in the lounge area and watching TV. They also have a fine selection of pipes and pipe tobacco. I was really stoked when I found a place this nice so close to home. I don't go in as much as I like, but there is always a great atmosphere when I do. If any of you are in the Clairemont/Kearny Mesa area and frequent this establishment, let me know and maybe we can herf there sometime.

So that's my story, now what's your favorite B&M? Show some love!

kelmac07 · 08-27-2009, 11:18 AM

There are quite a few B&Ms here in the area (Hampton Roads Virginia). I find myself always excited to travel the hour or so to Emersons in Chesapeake, VA. They have a HUGE walk-in humi (always have what I'm looking for), experienced staff that isn't too pushy (except for the woman that works there...LOL!!), and have a nice lounge, selection of accessories (humis, lighters, cutters, pipes, books, etc). I truly believe this B&M has it all!!! I always head out on the highway with my "shopping list" and am excited to pull into the parking lot...to see what treasures await me. I always leave feeling like a kind in the candy store (although my wallet doesn't often agree).

08-27-2009, 11:23 AM

EMPIRE!!!!!!

csbrewfisher · 08-27-2009, 11:29 AM

In Colorado Springs it has to be Peak Cigars and Pipes on 8th street. Not the biggest, just the best.

elderboy02 · 08-27-2009, 11:36 AM

Here in my area, we have The Party Source. They have outstanding prices and a great selection.

BryanB · 08-27-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tobii3

EMPIRE!!!!!!

I agree. If theres a better B&M in the country I wanna see it. Empire is

amazing.

SmokeyJoe · 08-27-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tobii3

EMPIRE!!!!!!

Word! Empire Cigars (Formerly Capital City) in Raleigh is a great cigar shop.

I really enjoy Corona Cigars in Orlando when I am down there. Top notch!

csbrewfisher · 08-27-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by akumushi

My favorite place to pick up smokes in San Diego is Liberty Tobacco (in the Clairemont/Kearny Mesa area.)

Clayton, have you been to Cigar Grotto in Oceanside? They have a nice lounge, conduct off-site events like golf tourneys and dinners/socials and they support the troops big time.

That gorgeous creature you'll see when you go in is the owner/proprietess Dee Dee.

akumushi · 08-27-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by csbrewfisher

Clayton, have you been to Cigar Grotto in Oceanside? They have a nice lounge, conduct off-site events like golf tourneys and dinners/socials and they support the troops big time.

That gorgeous creature you'll see when you go in is the owner/proprietess Dee Dee.

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll have to check it out. I don't make it all the way up to North County very often, but it sounds like a field trip is in order!

08-27-2009, 11:47 AM

my favorite tobacconist has to be greens of leeds

JJG · 08-27-2009, 12:32 PM

My Houston recommendations:

Spec's downtown- cheapest Padron ani's in Houston. priced at or near cost.
decent selection of other smokes but nothing special. It's a huge liquor store and I suspect they make next to no money on cigars so for many smokes, they sell them at damn near cost. If there is a mark-up, it can't be more than a few cents per stick.

Serious cigars- huge walk-in, tons of good smokes, knowledgeable staff, lots of promo events, probably the best all around store in Houston. also a great mail order place. check out their website. www.seriouscigars.com

The Briar Shoppe- cool store/sh!tty prices. average to boring selection of smokes but they also specialize in pipes and single malt scotches. Go for the scotch and other accesories. skip the overpriced cigars in their modest walk-in. I believe they are an official Fuente dealer so they get Opus/Anejos regularly, but better get in good with the management. I tried to pick up some Anejos once and they told me they got one box earlier in the week and sold it unopened to a regular... well good for him I guess

I haven't been back.

Cigar Emporium- this is my neighborhood shop. not a huge walk-in but not a lot of BS cigars either, just the good stuff. the husband/wife owners are very knowledgeable and stock all the brands we drool over. Pepin, Tats, Cabaiguan, Riqueza, LFD, Padron, Casa Magna, Camacho. Prices are fair. lounge is nice too, with leather couches and a big TV.

There are a ton of places in Houston, these are just the ones I can honestly give my personal opinion on.

rudeJARHEAD · 08-27-2009, 12:34 PM

Town and Country Cigars in Euless Tx. Their staff is excellent, selection is great and they have a lounge/bar in the back. They also host a slew of events to include live music most weekends. Their prices are mid to high but I dont normally go into a B&M because of their prices, and their selection and accomodations make up for that.

jwfish81 · 08-27-2009, 12:59 PM

If you're ever in Springfield, MO check out Just For Him, on Battlefield Rd. Great selection, friendly & knowledgeable staff, but most of all just a great place to hang out!

Snake Hips · 08-27-2009, 01:21 PM

Original Cigar in Denver is the one I frequent most. I know a lot of guys like Havana Manor, but they have a smaller humidor and Original is "cozier" in a way.

Mr. Ed · 08-27-2009, 01:46 PM

In the Pittsburgh area when I have time Allegheny Smokeworks for sure. Great selection and great staff that is very knowledgeable in both cigars and pipes.

When visiting family in Maryland, the best B&M in the Baltimore Metro area has to be The Humidour in Timonium, MD. They have free food sometimes, good deals, great selection, and a lot of events.

Texan in Mexico · 08-27-2009, 04:42 PM

I spend a lot of time between Cancun and Cayman and I would have to say my favorite B&M has to be the LCDH in Cayman. It is by no means the largest but they have a great variety and the owner is truly a legendary figure and the team working there has taught me so much about cigars.

Thanks to Mike for turning me on to them!

G G · 08-27-2009, 01:01 PM

The nearest B&M to me is about 55 miles away.

Doctorossi · 08-27-2009, 02:03 PM

How 'bout a request?

Can anyone recommend a good B & M in Montreal?

GoldnGT · 08-27-2009, 03:39 PM

In the Birmingham, Alabama area I'm a big fan of Cigars & More on 280, heck the Cigars & More in Trussville is great too. As well as The Briary in Homewood. There are two others in the area, but I don't frequent them as often b/c I've gotten to know the guys at C&M and Briary so much better.

rizzle · 08-27-2009, 04:03 PM

In my area, by far, it is Tampa Humidor. I have a love/hate relationship with the place. I love it--my wallet hates it. Or should that be the other way around?

Huge walk in humi with internet pricing, great specials quite often, good events, big lounge area, no attitude. Highly recommended.

08-27-2009, 11:11 AM	#1
akumushi Habanos Apologist Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,298 Trading: (11)	Favorite B&M? Forgive me if there's already a thread about this, nothing came up in the search. I thought it would be nice to see a thread where people give a little love back to their favorite B&M. It will serve as a nice reference for travelers that are in your area and maybe you'll find a new place in your home town or run into some fellow customers. I have no affiliations with any retailers, so this is purely fanservice. My favorite place to pick up smokes in San Diego is Liberty Tobacco. They have the nicest selecction I've seen in town, with a lot of hard to find Illusione, Tatuaje and LFD cigars, and their staff is knowledgeable and friendly. There are always guys just hanging out on the couches in the lounge area and watching TV. They also have a fine selection of pipes and pipe tobacco. I was really stoked when I found a place this nice so close to home. I don't go in as much as I like, but there is always a great atmosphere when I do. If any of you are in the Clairemont/Kearny Mesa area and frequent this establishment, let me know and maybe we can herf there sometime. So that's my story, now what's your favorite B&M? Show some love!

08-27-2009, 11:18 AM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Favorite B&M? There are quite a few B&Ms here in the area (Hampton Roads Virginia). I find myself always excited to travel the hour or so to Emersons in Chesapeake, VA. They have a HUGE walk-in humi (always have what I'm looking for), experienced staff that isn't too pushy (except for the woman that works there...LOL!!), and have a nice lounge, selection of accessories (humis, lighters, cutters, pipes, books, etc). I truly believe this B&M has it all!!! I always head out on the highway with my "shopping list" and am excited to pull into the parking lot...to see what treasures await me. I always leave feeling like a kind in the candy store (although my wallet doesn't often agree). __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-27-2009, 11:23 AM	#3
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Favorite B&M? EMPIRE!!!!!!

08-27-2009, 11:29 AM	#4
csbrewfisher Welcome to my nightmare Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Trading: (10)	Re: Favorite B&M? In Colorado Springs it has to be Peak Cigars and Pipes on 8th street. Not the biggest, just the best. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/csbrewfisher

08-27-2009, 11:36 AM	#5
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Favorite B&M? Here in my area, we have The Party Source. They have outstanding prices and a great selection.

08-27-2009, 11:47 AM	#10
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Favorite B&M? my favorite tobacconist has to be greens of leeds

08-27-2009, 12:32 PM	#11
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Favorite B&M? My Houston recommendations: Spec's downtown- cheapest Padron ani's in Houston. priced at or near cost. decent selection of other smokes but nothing special. It's a huge liquor store and I suspect they make next to no money on cigars so for many smokes, they sell them at damn near cost. If there is a mark-up, it can't be more than a few cents per stick. Serious cigars- huge walk-in, tons of good smokes, knowledgeable staff, lots of promo events, probably the best all around store in Houston. also a great mail order place. check out their website. www.seriouscigars.com The Briar Shoppe- cool store/sh!tty prices. average to boring selection of smokes but they also specialize in pipes and single malt scotches. Go for the scotch and other accesories. skip the overpriced cigars in their modest walk-in. I believe they are an official Fuente dealer so they get Opus/Anejos regularly, but better get in good with the management. I tried to pick up some Anejos once and they told me they got one box earlier in the week and sold it unopened to a regular... well good for him I guess I haven't been back. Cigar Emporium- this is my neighborhood shop. not a huge walk-in but not a lot of BS cigars either, just the good stuff. the husband/wife owners are very knowledgeable and stock all the brands we drool over. Pepin, Tats, Cabaiguan, Riqueza, LFD, Padron, Casa Magna, Camacho. Prices are fair. lounge is nice too, with leather couches and a big TV. There are a ton of places in Houston, these are just the ones I can honestly give my personal opinion on.

08-27-2009, 12:34 PM	#12
rudeJARHEAD smoke em if ya got em Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: rude Location: Ft Worth Tx Posts: 24 Trading: (1)	Re: Favorite B&M? Town and Country Cigars in Euless Tx. Their staff is excellent, selection is great and they have a lounge/bar in the back. They also host a slew of events to include live music most weekends. Their prices are mid to high but I dont normally go into a B&M because of their prices, and their selection and accomodations make up for that. __________________ DEFENSE OF A NATION IS THE DUTY OF ITS CITIZENS. SERVICE AS A MARINE IS THE HONOR OF ITS ELITE.

08-27-2009, 12:59 PM	#13
jwfish81 Just wandering Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: The Ozarks Posts: 97 Trading: (1)	Re: Favorite B&M? If you're ever in Springfield, MO check out Just For Him, on Battlefield Rd. Great selection, friendly & knowledgeable staff, but most of all just a great place to hang out! __________________ Enjoying the outdoors and a good cigar!

08-27-2009, 01:21 PM	#14
Snake Hips Götterdämmerung Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Tyler Location: Directly above the center of the Earth Posts: 1,013 Trading: (10)	Re: Favorite B&M? Original Cigar in Denver is the one I frequent most. I know a lot of guys like Havana Manor, but they have a smaller humidor and Original is "cozier" in a way.

08-27-2009, 01:46 PM	#15
Mr. Ed A horse is a horse... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ed...duh Location: THE Burgh Posts: 499 Trading: (6)	Re: Favorite B&M? In the Pittsburgh area when I have time Allegheny Smokeworks for sure. Great selection and great staff that is very knowledgeable in both cigars and pipes. When visiting family in Maryland, the best B&M in the Baltimore Metro area has to be The Humidour in Timonium, MD. They have free food sometimes, good deals, great selection, and a lot of events.

08-27-2009, 04:42 PM	#16
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Favorite B&M? I spend a lot of time between Cancun and Cayman and I would have to say my favorite B&M has to be the LCDH in Cayman. It is by no means the largest but they have a great variety and the owner is truly a legendary figure and the team working there has taught me so much about cigars. Thanks to Mike for turning me on to them!

08-27-2009, 01:01 PM	#17
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,726 Trading: (10)	Re: Favorite B&M? The nearest B&M to me is about 55 miles away.

08-27-2009, 02:03 PM	#18
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Favorite B&M? How 'bout a request? Can anyone recommend a good B & M in Montreal? __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

08-27-2009, 03:39 PM	#19
GoldnGT Hibbidy Jibbidy Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 178 Trading: (2)	Re: Favorite B&M? In the Birmingham, Alabama area I'm a big fan of Cigars & More on 280, heck the Cigars & More in Trussville is great too. As well as The Briary in Homewood. There are two others in the area, but I don't frequent them as often b/c I've gotten to know the guys at C&M and Briary so much better. __________________ Michael TheMustangSource.com

08-27-2009, 04:03 PM	#20
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Favorite B&M? In my area, by far, it is Tampa Humidor. I have a love/hate relationship with the place. I love it--my wallet hates it. Or should that be the other way around? Huge walk in humi with internet pricing, great specials quite often, good events, big lounge area, no attitude. Highly recommended.