Recommend a B&M in Chicago

Don Fernando · 08-29-2010, 03:54 AM

A friend of a fellow Dutch Botl (and a good friend of mine, regular herf buddy) is traveling to Chicago for work and offered to bring some cigars back. Now he needs to know what B&M is worth visiting.

icehog3 · 08-29-2010, 08:55 AM

Jack Schwartz, Fernando.....Eric who works there is a member here.

Jack Schwartz Importer
141 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 782-7898

Don Fernando · 08-29-2010, 08:58 AM

That's the one I recommended him, based on the reviews. Any others worth visiting?

icehog3 · 08-29-2010, 09:17 AM

In the city, Iwan Ries is nice.

19 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603
(800) 621-1457

If he makes it outside the city, I like Cigar King in Skokie, although more for their smoking area than their cigar selection.

8016 North Lincoln Avenue
Skokie, IL 60077-3610
(847) 675-2447

Don Fernando · 08-29-2010, 09:19 AM

Thanks Tom, I will forward the addies to my friend.

icehog3 · 08-29-2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Thanks Tom, I will forward the addies to my friend.

You're more than welcome, Ferdie.

Starz26 · 08-29-2010, 12:48 PM

Casa Monsticristo in Countryside is a great place as well.

icehog3 · 08-29-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Starz26

Casa Monsticristo in Countryside is a great place as well.

Absolutely, well worth the ride.

1332 West 55th Street
(between Edgewood Ln & Leitch Ave)
Countryside, IL 60525

(708) 352-6668

thebiglebowski · 08-31-2010, 04:47 PM

+1 for jack schwartz.

JackSchwartz · 09-01-2010, 10:04 AM

Just noticed this thread. Don Fernando, if your friend is going to be in downtown Chicago we would love to have him stop by. If you see anything on our website you're interested in picking up you can always PM or email me with an order and I can have it ready when your friend stops by. Our email is: freematches@jackschwartz.com

If you have any questions or need help finding anything please do not hesitate to contact me. You have a great day.

Thanks,
Eric

darkleeroy · 09-01-2010, 10:47 AM

I'm glad this thread was started, I'm heading about 20 minutes away from Chicago (Hammond, IN) on the 10th for a wedding.

JackSchwartz · 09-02-2010, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by darkleeroy

I'm glad this thread was started, I'm heading about 20 minutes away from Chicago (Hammond, IN) on the 10th for a wedding.

You gonna make it to Chicago on your trip? If you need directions or anything please feel free to contact me. Also, if you're a pipe guy you definitely want to check out Iwan Ries; they're a couple blocks away from us. Have a safe trip.

Eric

hscmit · 03-07-2011, 07:57 PM

great thread

Jack Schwartz looks great, but the hours of operation have them closing at 5, which is a problem for me. I will be in town for business and probably be in meetings until 7-8 PM before I can enjoy myself.

Anyone know of a place open until 10-11 that allows smoking?

icehog3 · 03-07-2011, 08:05 PM

Updown is open until 11PM Mon-Thur, and midnight Fri and Sat.

1550 N. Wells,
Chicago, IL 60610
(800) 5-UPDOWN

Never been inside, so I can't speak to their smoking accomodations, James. But I do know most of the B&Ms in the city proper close shortly after business hours. so this might be your best option downtown.

http://www.updowncigar.com/

hscmit · 03-07-2011, 08:06 PM

cool
a big thank you tom

sam a · 03-07-2011, 08:09 PM

on weekdays tesa's lounge is open til 10 http://www.tesacigars.com/ as is hubbard state www.hubbardstatecigar.com, and up down is open til 11 www.updowncigar.com.

hscmit · 03-07-2011, 08:11 PM

thanks sam

all these look good

08-29-2010, 03:54 AM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Recommend a B&M in Chicago A friend of a fellow Dutch Botl (and a good friend of mine, regular herf buddy) is traveling to Chicago for work and offered to bring some cigars back. Now he needs to know what B&M is worth visiting. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

08-29-2010, 08:55 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,845 Trading: (60)	Re: Recommend a B&M in Chicago Jack Schwartz, Fernando.....Eric who works there is a member here. Jack Schwartz Importer 141 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 782-7898 __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-29-2010, 08:58 AM	#3
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Recommend a B&M in Chicago That's the one I recommended him, based on the reviews. Any others worth visiting? __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

08-29-2010, 09:17 AM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,845 Trading: (60)	Re: Recommend a B&M in Chicago In the city, Iwan Ries is nice. 19 South Wabash Avenue Chicago, IL 60603 (800) 621-1457 If he makes it outside the city, I like Cigar King in Skokie, although more for their smoking area than their cigar selection. 8016 North Lincoln Avenue Skokie, IL 60077-3610 (847) 675-2447 __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-29-2010, 09:19 AM	#5
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Recommend a B&M in Chicago Thanks Tom, I will forward the addies to my friend. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

08-29-2010, 12:48 PM	#7
Starz26 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Eric Location: Ohio Posts: 486 Trading: (22)	Re: Recommend a B&M in Chicago Casa Monsticristo in Countryside is a great place as well.

08-31-2010, 04:47 PM	#9
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Recommend a B&M in Chicago +1 for jack schwartz.

09-01-2010, 10:04 AM	#10
JackSchwartz Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 247 Trading: (2)	Re: Recommend a B&M in Chicago Just noticed this thread. Don Fernando, if your friend is going to be in downtown Chicago we would love to have him stop by. If you see anything on our website you're interested in picking up you can always PM or email me with an order and I can have it ready when your friend stops by. Our email is: freematches@jackschwartz.com If you have any questions or need help finding anything please do not hesitate to contact me. You have a great day. Thanks, Eric

09-01-2010, 10:47 AM	#11
darkleeroy Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Josh Location: Miami, FL Posts: 318 Trading: (0)	Re: Recommend a B&M in Chicago I'm glad this thread was started, I'm heading about 20 minutes away from Chicago (Hammond, IN) on the 10th for a wedding. __________________

03-07-2011, 07:57 PM	#13
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Recommend a B&M in Chicago great thread Jack Schwartz looks great, but the hours of operation have them closing at 5, which is a problem for me. I will be in town for business and probably be in meetings until 7-8 PM before I can enjoy myself. Anyone know of a place open until 10-11 that allows smoking?

03-07-2011, 08:05 PM	#14
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,845 Trading: (60)	Re: Recommend a B&M in Chicago Updown is open until 11PM Mon-Thur, and midnight Fri and Sat. 1550 N. Wells, Chicago, IL 60610 (800) 5-UPDOWN Never been inside, so I can't speak to their smoking accomodations, James. But I do know most of the B&Ms in the city proper close shortly after business hours. so this might be your best option downtown. http://www.updowncigar.com/ __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-07-2011, 08:06 PM	#15
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Recommend a B&M in Chicago cool a big thank you tom

03-07-2011, 08:09 PM	#16
sam a ... .. . Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: planit earf Posts: 160 Trading: (2)	Re: Recommend a B&M in Chicago on weekdays tesa's lounge is open til 10 http://www.tesacigars.com/ as is hubbard state www.hubbardstatecigar.com, and up down is open til 11 www.updowncigar.com. __________________

03-07-2011, 08:11 PM	#17
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Recommend a B&M in Chicago thanks sam all these look good