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Headed to Chicago tomorrow
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 3:30 am
by Dmex
Going to Chicago tomorrow will be there for 3 days, anyone recommend a fun place to smoke a cigar and maybe a drink? Anyone want to meet up? Cheers
Re: Headed to Chicago tomorrow
Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:16 am
by cmitch
Try Casa de Montecristo in Countryside, IL. About a 20-30 min ride out of Chicago but a nice place. When I was there in 2014, they let out of towners use the exclusive members only lounge downstairs. It is an elevator with a pass key and they let you in. At the time, there was no open bar but you could bring your own booze and use their glasses. There is a physical bar there.
Re: Headed to Chicago tomorrow
Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2023 2:16 am
by Dmex
Thanks or the info, appreciate it!
Re: Headed to Chicago tomorrow
Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:57 pm
by Dmex
I ended up at Iwan Ríes, they claim to be the oldest tobacco shop in America, since 1857. Nice shop, they have a lounge that you can hang in ($25 cover) with lots of tables and seats, wifi, tv, etc. The shop is open from 10-5:30 and the lounge stays open later till 10pm and it's BYOB. Nice place, staff was friendly and i bought some sticks from them even though you are welcome to smoke what you like if you pay for the lounge. Got some work done and now having lunch next door. Going to grab a bottle of bourbon and head back to finish my day till the wife starts calling me after her conference. Cheers everyone.
Re: Headed to Chicago tomorrow
Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2023 12:12 am
by canadianbeaver
Sorry I missed this. A bunch of us from FOH met at our spot at Up Down Cigar patio. Heated out back and bring a cooler with drinks and snacks etc. if you are an FOH guy, lots of photos there.
Cheers!
CB
Re: Headed to Chicago end of the Month
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2024 9:29 pm
by Dmex
Just came back from Denver, but I'll be headed back to Chicago at the end of the Month. Last time I was in Chicago I spent most of my time at Iwan Ries. Will definitely go back there but open to checking out any other spots that are recommended.
Dan
Re: Headed to Chicago tomorrow
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2024 9:49 pm
by canadianbeaver
What irony to receive this today! We are here right now and we’re smoking cigars at UpDown Cigars! We are in a cab going to a formal dinner Perry’s Steakhouse.
Will be in town tomorrow until Sunday morning.
Lisa & Matthew
Staying at hotel right downtown.
Cheers!
Re: Headed to Chicago tomorrow
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2024 10:46 pm
by Dmex
I responded to my post from last year.... Maybe I should have started a new one?
I'm going at the end of October. 26, 27, 28, 29th....
If you'll be around then would be nice to meet up
Enjoy Dinner!!
Re: Headed to Chicago tomorrow
Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2024 11:20 pm
by Jfrssky
I’d def go to Jack Swartz. It’s only a few blocks from Iwan Ries.
Re: Headed to Chicago tomorrow
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2024 3:32 pm
by Dmex
Thanks for the recommendation, will check out Jack Swartz also... appreciate it.