Going to Philly area for a week - Holts?

Flat4boxer · 11-28-2009, 07:38 PM

I've got business in Cherry Hill, NJ the week of 7 Dec. Heard that Holts in Philly is the place to go.

Does this place have a sit down area to smoke? Distance to Holts from Cherry Hill?

Any south Jersey/Philly BOTL help me out?

Thanks

AD720 · 11-28-2009, 07:52 PM

For sure!

Where you really want to go is upstairs from Holts - Mahogany.

Center city Philly is about 20 minutes from Cherry Hill.

Pick a day and time and we'll see if we can get something together for you.

Chemyst · 11-28-2009, 09:51 PM

I can't join you, but GO TO HOLTS!

Visited Holts today, and got my holiday assortment:

6 AF Hemingway Classic maduros
2 AF Anejo #55
2 San Cristobal Seleccion del Sol
1 RP Royal Order
1 My Father Eminente, cedar
1 Padron 88 maduro sampler

They also have plenty of VSGs, many ESGs, Gran Anniversarios,
PAMs, OpusX Perf#4, Anejo #46 and #48, and more.
They expect more Fuente stuff in soon.

My work schedule prevents me from joining you. Using the
Hi-Speed Line (train) from the Cherry Hill/Voorhees area makes
sense. Go to the last stop in Philly and walk around the block.

You're in for a treat, especially at this time of year.

And the cigar bar upstairs, Mahogany, is first class. I like
the bar area best. Lots of ambiance.

Chemyst

havanajohn · 11-29-2009, 08:10 AM

Definitely go to Holts when in Philadelphia! It has a real nice smoking area right after you pass thru the humidor section. The store staff is knowledgeable and helpful. Also in the smoking area there is a older lady, that empties the ashtrays makes coffee, and generally keeps the place tidy. Great conversationalist, and knows a lot of good eateries near the Walnut street store.

Don Fernando · 11-29-2009, 09:13 AM

listen to Andrew! I did when I was in Philly and he was right about Holts and Mahogany. Also try to hook up with the local crew, that is a great bunch of people, except for Big Ash, he's mean

Flat4boxer · 11-29-2009, 08:53 PM

Okay all you locals, I'm trying to work out a day that week to come into the city. More to follow.

I know Holts carries some items I can't get here in NC so I really need to make this trip.

I'm looking forward to this.

AD720 · 11-29-2009, 09:03 PM

Bubba - NJ · 11-29-2009, 09:03 PM

Holt's is worth the trip . Alot of hard to find Fuente stuff in stock regularly and at retail price too .

BigAsh · 11-30-2009, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

listen to Andrew! I did when I was in Philly and he was right about Holts and Mahogany. Also try to hook up with the local crew, that is a great bunch of people, except for Big Ash, he's mean

Agreed, that BigAsh is one mean SOB....hey, wait a minute!

.... The Philly Crew would be honored to show you around!

vankleekkw · 11-29-2009, 09:05 PM

Mahoganny is great. I was there earlier this month. Kinda pricy, but they didn't pressure you to smoke their stuff or buy a minimum amount of drinks.

Don Fernando · 11-30-2009, 01:47 AM

the legs of that one waitress, yummie. The locals know what I am talking about

AD720 · 11-30-2009, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

the legs of that one waitress, yummie. The locals know what I am talking about

You mean Aldrin's girlfriend?

ade06 · 11-30-2009, 10:18 AM

I'm in for an after work Herf!

SmokinApe · 11-30-2009, 11:15 AM

I love Holts...

RightAJ · 11-30-2009, 11:25 AM

I was planning on making a visit to Holts sometime this week and probably next too... what day we talkin here?

aj

Flat4boxer · 11-30-2009, 05:11 PM

Okay, I just looked at the training schedule for next week and it looks as if Tuesday would be the best day.

What will it be like taking a cab from Cherry Hill to Holts at 4 in the afternoon?

AD720 · 11-30-2009, 05:42 PM

4 wouldn't be too bad. The traffic wouldn't pick up until a little later and most of it would be heading the opposite direction anyway. I'd expect to pay over $25 plus the $4 bridge toll.

I can echo the advice above to try to take PATCO, it is really easy and there is a stop right in Cherry Hill.

So we are shooting for Tuesday around 5 pm?

Flat4boxer · 11-30-2009, 05:43 PM

Yes, Tuesday 5'ish should work.

Chemyst · 11-30-2009, 08:05 PM

Don't waste your $ on a cab. Get more smokes!

The PATCO Hi-Speed Line costs $5.40 from the Woodcrest Station,
off of I-295 just south of Cherry Hill, to 16th and Locust St. in Philly.
Walk around the block to the north, and Holts is 1522 Walnut St.

Mahogany is very nice. Nice comfy chairs, TV over the bar, nice
relaxing music. Buy your smokes at Holts and carry them upstairs.
Order a drink, maybe some food. Menu is limited, but interesting.
Read the names on the cigar lockers. Relax and enjoy.

Chemyst

ade06 · 12-01-2009, 05:34 PM

I should be in for next Tuesday (unless work prevents me).

11-28-2009, 07:38 PM	#1
Flat4boxer Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Kelly Location: NC Posts: 272 Trading: (4)	Going to Philly area for a week - Holts? I've got business in Cherry Hill, NJ the week of 7 Dec. Heard that Holts in Philly is the place to go. Does this place have a sit down area to smoke? Distance to Holts from Cherry Hill? Any south Jersey/Philly BOTL help me out? Thanks __________________ "Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!"

11-28-2009, 07:52 PM	#2
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts? For sure! Where you really want to go is upstairs from Holts - Mahogany. Center city Philly is about 20 minutes from Cherry Hill. Pick a day and time and we'll see if we can get something together for you. __________________

11-28-2009, 09:51 PM	#3
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts? I can't join you, but GO TO HOLTS! Visited Holts today, and got my holiday assortment: 6 AF Hemingway Classic maduros 2 AF Anejo #55 2 San Cristobal Seleccion del Sol 1 RP Royal Order 1 My Father Eminente, cedar 1 Padron 88 maduro sampler They also have plenty of VSGs, many ESGs, Gran Anniversarios, PAMs, OpusX Perf#4, Anejo #46 and #48, and more. They expect more Fuente stuff in soon. My work schedule prevents me from joining you. Using the Hi-Speed Line (train) from the Cherry Hill/Voorhees area makes sense. Go to the last stop in Philly and walk around the block. You're in for a treat, especially at this time of year. And the cigar bar upstairs, Mahogany, is first class. I like the bar area best. Lots of ambiance. Chemyst Last edited by Chemyst; 11-28-2009 at 09:59 PM.

11-29-2009, 08:53 PM	#6
Flat4boxer Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Kelly Location: NC Posts: 272 Trading: (4)	Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts? Okay all you locals, I'm trying to work out a day that week to come into the city. More to follow. I know Holts carries some items I can't get here in NC so I really need to make this trip. I'm looking forward to this. __________________ "Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!"

11-29-2009, 09:03 PM	#7
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts? __________________

11-29-2009, 08:10 AM	#4
havanajohn Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: John Location: Central NJ Posts: 360 Trading: (26)	Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts? Definitely go to Holts when in Philadelphia! It has a real nice smoking area right after you pass thru the humidor section. The store staff is knowledgeable and helpful. Also in the smoking area there is a older lady, that empties the ashtrays makes coffee, and generally keeps the place tidy. Great conversationalist, and knows a lot of good eateries near the Walnut street store.

11-29-2009, 09:13 AM	#5
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts? listen to Andrew! I did when I was in Philly and he was right about Holts and Mahogany. Also try to hook up with the local crew, that is a great bunch of people, except for Big Ash, he's mean __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-29-2009, 09:03 PM	#8
Bubba - NJ Deep Cherry Finish Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rolf Location: Tatooine Posts: 780 Trading: (4)	Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts? Holt's is worth the trip . Alot of hard to find Fuente stuff in stock regularly and at retail price too . __________________ Royale with cheese

11-29-2009, 09:05 PM	#10
vankleekkw Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Kris Location: Round Lake, IL Posts: 136 Trading: (3)	Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts? Mahoganny is great. I was there earlier this month. Kinda pricy, but they didn't pressure you to smoke their stuff or buy a minimum amount of drinks.

11-30-2009, 01:47 AM	#11
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts? the legs of that one waitress, yummie. The locals know what I am talking about __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

11-30-2009, 10:18 AM	#13
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts? I'm in for an after work Herf!

11-30-2009, 11:15 AM	#14
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts? I love Holts...

11-30-2009, 11:25 AM	#15
RightAJ Here Franky Franky Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: aj Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 915 Trading: (3)	Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts? I was planning on making a visit to Holts sometime this week and probably next too... what day we talkin here? aj __________________ My Blog-> ajstogies.blogspot.com Beer Blog->thehopscribe.blogspot.com

11-30-2009, 05:11 PM	#16
Flat4boxer Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Kelly Location: NC Posts: 272 Trading: (4)	Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts? Okay, I just looked at the training schedule for next week and it looks as if Tuesday would be the best day. What will it be like taking a cab from Cherry Hill to Holts at 4 in the afternoon? __________________ "Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!"

11-30-2009, 05:42 PM	#17
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts? 4 wouldn't be too bad. The traffic wouldn't pick up until a little later and most of it would be heading the opposite direction anyway. I'd expect to pay over $25 plus the $4 bridge toll. I can echo the advice above to try to take PATCO, it is really easy and there is a stop right in Cherry Hill. So we are shooting for Tuesday around 5 pm? __________________

11-30-2009, 05:43 PM	#18
Flat4boxer Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Kelly Location: NC Posts: 272 Trading: (4)	Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts? Yes, Tuesday 5'ish should work. __________________ "Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!"

11-30-2009, 08:05 PM	#19
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts? Don't waste your $ on a cab. Get more smokes! The PATCO Hi-Speed Line costs $5.40 from the Woodcrest Station, off of I-295 just south of Cherry Hill, to 16th and Locust St. in Philly. Walk around the block to the north, and Holts is 1522 Walnut St. Mahogany is very nice. Nice comfy chairs, TV over the bar, nice relaxing music. Buy your smokes at Holts and carry them upstairs. Order a drink, maybe some food. Menu is limited, but interesting. Read the names on the cigar lockers. Relax and enjoy. Chemyst

12-01-2009, 05:34 PM	#20
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: Going to Philly area for a week - Holts? I should be in for next Tuesday (unless work prevents me).