Steak and cigars in Chicago?

Mark C · 04-21-2009, 09:03 PM

I'll be in Chicago on business for a night or two in early May. Seems like there are a ton of steakhouses in town, can I smoke in any of them? Anybody got a favorite? Not real worried about price (since it ain't my money), but I'm not wearing a tie to dinner.

Alternatively, any chance there's a good rum bar in town?

I'll be staying in one of the Marriotts near O'Hare, but I'll travel if the traffic isn't difficult.

mastershogun · 04-21-2009, 09:05 PM

while steak houses are plentiful (and beyond just the typical ones that always gets an obligatory mention) there will be no smoking in any of them

icehog3 · 04-21-2009, 11:25 PM

As of January 1, 2008, smoking is only allowed at B&Ms and select hotel rooms in Illinois.

That being said, last summer Sullivan's was accomodating cigar smokers with an outdoor seating area for an after-dinner smoke. No food or drink service...and I am not sure they will be doing it again this year. Early May weather can be a crapshoot in Chicago for outdoor smoking.

Sullivan's of Chicago
415 North Dearborn ,
Chicago , IL - 60610
Tel: (312) 527-3510
http://www.sullivansteakhouse.com/lo...full.php?lid=6

Nice B&M, Cigar King in Skokie, IL, is about 9 miles from Rosemont. Rosemont has Gibsons, Mortons and Harry Carey's for the steak part.

http://www.cigarking.com/catalog/dir/section/15

http://www.mortons.com/location_deta...&idlocation=28

http://www.gibsonssteakhouse.com/

http://www.harrycarays.com/

icehog3 · 04-21-2009, 11:28 PM

Rum Bars:

http://www.unclefatty.com/unclefatty.html

http://www.centerstagechicago.com/bars/volcanoroom.html

mmblz · 04-22-2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

I'll be staying in one of the Marriotts near O'Hare, but I'll travel if the traffic isn't difficult.

Parshooter · 04-22-2009, 07:34 AM

One of my fondest memories was sitting with about 6 BOTLs at the downtown Morton's, smoking, drinking, and eating some fineass food, for hours. The smoking section was twice as large as the non-smoking section. Those were the days

Mark C · 04-22-2009, 06:06 PM

Thanks for the tips! Bad traffic huh? I'm used to driving around DC in rush hour, can't imagine it's worse than that... maybe I'll stay close to the hotel though

icehog3 · 04-22-2009, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark C

Thanks for the tips! Bad traffic huh? I'm used to driving around DC in rush hour, can't imagine it's worse than that... maybe I'll stay close to the hotel though

If you decide to go to Cigar King, Mark, let me know what night. If I am off work that night I will try to get over there.

MrsSledn · 04-23-2009, 01:19 PM

Yes Mark.. Illinois is now SMOKE FLIPPING FREE, except in cigar lounges. GoneSledn and I live about 30 minutes south of OHare. We have an excellent smoke shop by us. There are many Downtown as well.

04-21-2009, 09:03 PM	#1
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Steak and cigars in Chicago? I'll be in Chicago on business for a night or two in early May. Seems like there are a ton of steakhouses in town, can I smoke in any of them? Anybody got a favorite? Not real worried about price (since it ain't my money), but I'm not wearing a tie to dinner. Alternatively, any chance there's a good rum bar in town? I'll be staying in one of the Marriotts near O'Hare, but I'll travel if the traffic isn't difficult.

04-21-2009, 09:05 PM	#2
mastershogun Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: having a cigar Posts: 521 Trading: (47)	Re: Steak and cigars in Chicago? while steak houses are plentiful (and beyond just the typical ones that always gets an obligatory mention) there will be no smoking in any of them

04-21-2009, 11:25 PM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: Steak and cigars in Chicago? As of January 1, 2008, smoking is only allowed at B&Ms and select hotel rooms in Illinois. That being said, last summer Sullivan's was accomodating cigar smokers with an outdoor seating area for an after-dinner smoke. No food or drink service...and I am not sure they will be doing it again this year. Early May weather can be a crapshoot in Chicago for outdoor smoking. Sullivan's of Chicago 415 North Dearborn , Chicago , IL - 60610 Tel: (312) 527-3510 http://www.sullivansteakhouse.com/lo...full.php?lid=6 Nice B&M, Cigar King in Skokie, IL, is about 9 miles from Rosemont. Rosemont has Gibsons, Mortons and Harry Carey's for the steak part. http://www.cigarking.com/catalog/dir/section/15 http://www.mortons.com/location_deta...&idlocation=28 http://www.gibsonssteakhouse.com/ http://www.harrycarays.com/ __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-21-2009, 11:28 PM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: Steak and cigars in Chicago? Rum Bars: http://www.unclefatty.com/unclefatty.html http://www.centerstagechicago.com/bars/volcanoroom.html __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-22-2009, 07:34 AM	#6
Parshooter I'm a friend of Gary S Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: St Somewhere Posts: 835 Trading: (2)	Re: Steak and cigars in Chicago? One of my fondest memories was sitting with about 6 BOTLs at the downtown Morton's, smoking, drinking, and eating some fineass food, for hours. The smoking section was twice as large as the non-smoking section. Those were the days __________________ I love chicks with FLBP.

04-22-2009, 06:06 PM	#7
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Re: Steak and cigars in Chicago? Thanks for the tips! Bad traffic huh? I'm used to driving around DC in rush hour, can't imagine it's worse than that... maybe I'll stay close to the hotel though

04-23-2009, 01:19 PM	#9
MrsSledn Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Cathy Location: South Burbs outside Chicago, Illinois Posts: 211 Trading: (0)	Re: Steak and cigars in Chicago? Yes Mark.. Illinois is now SMOKE FLIPPING FREE, except in cigar lounges. GoneSledn and I live about 30 minutes south of OHare. We have an excellent smoke shop by us. There are many Downtown as well.