Heading out with burning Man to nawlins for Carnival. Would love to get together and meet some of the great people here face to face. Land friday and Leave Monday so if anybody in the area let me know.
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thebayratt
Satori's Dad "NTA_Shawn"
In the area, but can't get out then.
Go to Cresent City Cigars, probably one of the best B&Ms in NOLA.
Go to Cresent City Cigars, probably one of the best B&Ms in NOLA.
We're going to need a break from Bourbon Street so for those of you guys that are married and need to steer clear of the party scene have no fear! We can still meet up!:smokingme
I have it on good authority that Dos Jefes serves the best sazerac. So we could meet there, or if anyone else has some good meetup spots.
smokingIsh
BoM July '09
Man, I would love to meet ya, but I have my kids that weekend. My favorite Sazerac is at Antione's, but thats just me. Hell, I make a pretty good one at home.
thebayratt
Satori's Dad "NTA_Shawn"
Im going there tomorrow... My buddy is throwing me a "cigar-shower" for the celebration of the birth of my baby girl next week!
A week early..... rats!
A week early..... rats!
Well if you find any hidden gems or cool spots let me know.
thebayratt
Satori's Dad "NTA_Shawn"
Beware of alot of the shops who's whole store is the humidor! They are either too humidified (its real humid at times down here), or they are dried out and not cared for. These are tourist traps and I will walk right out of them!
My faves
Cresent City Cigars. Small shop, quite, nice selection. Has some good pipe baccy and pipes too. For being a half block off Bourbon, Armando has great prices. This is my #1 stop every time I'm in NOLA.
http://cccigarshop.com/
Dos Jefes is a cool place too. We had a Twitter herf there during IPCPR. Nice bar, decent selection of a cigars, and nice selection of spirits. Just a little ways out of the hustle & bustle of the French Quarter. About 10 minutes off of Canal St.
http://www.nola.com/bar-guide/index.ssf/2008/07/dos_jefes_uptown_cigar_bar.html
The Cigar Factory on Decatur is a MUST STOP! They roll thier own cigars and always have about 3 or more rollers rolling right in the smoking area. There is a shop on Bourbon, but not as cool as the one on Decatur. The shop is kind of hidden from site, but if you hit Decatur off Canal and head east, it will be on your right at the "Y" in the road. Get a few Tres Hermanos. Smoke one then and the other a year or so later. Great smoke, even better with some age.
http://www.cigarfactoryneworleans.com/
Don Leoncio Cigars is on Canal street toward the end by Harrah's casino. If you want a PDR... they got it. I beleive the owner is related to PDR owner. They have a bar, smoking area, and nice humidor. The music can be loud on the radio in there at times though.
http://donleonciocigars.com/
Don Juans in Mettarie is about 20 minutes from the French Quarter. Has an extensive selection of cigars, pipe baccy, and a decent smoking area. It can be tricky to find, but nice stop if your in the area. Its behind the Lakeside Mall, which there is a well stocked Tinder Box in.
http://donjuancigar.com/
http://www.nola-herf.com/Cigars%20&%20New%20Orleans.htm
My faves
Cresent City Cigars. Small shop, quite, nice selection. Has some good pipe baccy and pipes too. For being a half block off Bourbon, Armando has great prices. This is my #1 stop every time I'm in NOLA.
http://cccigarshop.com/
Dos Jefes is a cool place too. We had a Twitter herf there during IPCPR. Nice bar, decent selection of a cigars, and nice selection of spirits. Just a little ways out of the hustle & bustle of the French Quarter. About 10 minutes off of Canal St.
http://www.nola.com/bar-guide/index.ssf/2008/07/dos_jefes_uptown_cigar_bar.html
The Cigar Factory on Decatur is a MUST STOP! They roll thier own cigars and always have about 3 or more rollers rolling right in the smoking area. There is a shop on Bourbon, but not as cool as the one on Decatur. The shop is kind of hidden from site, but if you hit Decatur off Canal and head east, it will be on your right at the "Y" in the road. Get a few Tres Hermanos. Smoke one then and the other a year or so later. Great smoke, even better with some age.
http://www.cigarfactoryneworleans.com/
Don Leoncio Cigars is on Canal street toward the end by Harrah's casino. If you want a PDR... they got it. I beleive the owner is related to PDR owner. They have a bar, smoking area, and nice humidor. The music can be loud on the radio in there at times though.
http://donleonciocigars.com/
Don Juans in Mettarie is about 20 minutes from the French Quarter. Has an extensive selection of cigars, pipe baccy, and a decent smoking area. It can be tricky to find, but nice stop if your in the area. Its behind the Lakeside Mall, which there is a well stocked Tinder Box in.
http://donjuancigar.com/
http://www.nola-herf.com/Cigars%20&%20New%20Orleans.htm
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Thanks for the info, definately going to hit up cigar factory on decatur. sounds like a good treat after getting some Beignet's at cafe du monde.
Well the day is finally here, heading out tomorrow. Weather is supposed to be nice so cant wait perfect time for a vacation. Hopefully i can restrain myself from over-indulging but what fun would that be....:devil:
thebayratt
Satori's Dad "NTA_Shawn"
Enjoy our 90% humidity!
Go to Habana Port in Covington, LA. Its across the causeway across lake Ponchatrain. Its about 30-45 minutes north of NOLA. on Causeway BLVD; behind Walmart and Home Depot.
http://www.habanaport.com/
Directions at bottom of the page.
We went there Saturday on our way out and glad we did!!!
Louis Molina (Devil's Weed Cigar) is the owner and a great guy!! AWESOME Selection at fair prices. Shop has been open since August 2010, but WOW, what a selection!!
Has anything from Curly Heads to Padron Anniversary with everything in between!
Go to Habana Port in Covington, LA. Its across the causeway across lake Ponchatrain. Its about 30-45 minutes north of NOLA. on Causeway BLVD; behind Walmart and Home Depot.
http://www.habanaport.com/
Directions at bottom of the page.
We went there Saturday on our way out and glad we did!!!
Louis Molina (Devil's Weed Cigar) is the owner and a great guy!! AWESOME Selection at fair prices. Shop has been open since August 2010, but WOW, what a selection!!
Has anything from Curly Heads to Padron Anniversary with everything in between!
cmhicksusmc
Corporal/USMC
Have a great time!
Trip was great but unfortunately i messed up my knee, small tendon tear. So wasn't able to make it out cigar factory but burning man did pick me up a couple to try down the road.
Sorry about your knee. What happened? On another note you can purchase some from their site if you like what burning man gives ya.
Just one of those freak things walking back to the hotel stepped on some stupid beads, felt ankle twist then knee popped and couldn't put weight on it.