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October 23, 2009
Puff, Puff! Cigar Bar for Fort Greene
In a former accountant's office at 108 South Oxford Street, a boxing promoter has created a cozy throw-back of a space that will house Fort Greene's first refuge for cigar smokers. Called Diamante's Brooklyn Cigar Lounge, the new space has quietly been open for a few days but won't have its grand opening until November 7. At that point, cigar aficianados can keep a locker onsite with their cigars (which can be purchased at the bar) and personal bottle, as the joint has no liquor license—not does it plan to get one. We were particularly impressed with all the architectural salvage the owner (who's family first moved to the area a century ago) used in rebuilding the space from scratch. GMAP
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Got excited when seeing the headline, but am confused....will they sell cigars, or from the writing of the article, you have to bring those AS WELL as the booze and they make money via locker rentals?
That would largely kill the lure.
Posted by: BSD at October 23, 2009 10:09 AM
FINALLY some positive gentrification in Fort Greene!
Posted by: East New York at October 23, 2009 10:11 AM
Two of my favorite vices: tobacco and hanging out in Brooklyn!
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 23, 2009 10:16 AM
that sounds fun! do you have to smoke cigars? could i smoke my newport 100s and i dont mind bringing in my own 40 ounce, in fact i wish that was the norm in all bars.
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 23, 2009 10:19 AM
Any tobacco should be allowed, there might be some nominal purchase minimum (coffee, etc.)
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 23, 2009 10:25 AM
Pretty cool, but how bummed are you if you live in an apartment above this place and are not fond of cigar smoke... lol.
Posted by: 1842 at October 23, 2009 10:25 AM
Nobody wants a nice cigar bar to be tainted by stanky cigarette smoke.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 23, 2009 10:26 AM
Below was posted by a friend of the owner on socialcigar.com
If you bring your own cigars, there is a $10 cutting fee (pretty standard for lounges). He doesn't sell liquor, but you can bring in your own for $8 per person.
He does not yet have regular opening hours, but he does have closing hours: Sunday through Thursday till midnight, Friday and Saturding till 2am.
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 23, 2009 10:27 AM
I am shocked (shocked!) that brownstoner would promote the filthy and disgusting habit of tobacco in this forum. What next, cocaine and chocolate?
Posted by: cmu at October 23, 2009 10:28 AM
- I am shocked (shocked!) that brownstoner would promote the filthy and disgusting habit of tobacco in this forum. What next, cocaine and chocolate?
Yes, he'll only be promoting filthy and disgusting habits that begin with the letter 'C'.
Posted by: brownjokester at October 23, 2009 10:34 AM
This is as good a thread as any for me to announce the opening of my foie gras & truffle bar.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 23, 2009 10:37 AM
sounds like a real money making scheme. He should franchise. Phhhhttthht.
Posted by: MAT at October 23, 2009 10:40 AM
sounds like a real money making scheme. He should franchise. Phhhhttthht.
Posted by: MAT at October 23, 2009 10:40 AM
It's whose, not who's.
Posted by: Third Place at October 23, 2009 10:44 AM
And just think of the possibilities if NYS gets Prop 420 type Compassionate Care legislation. Medical Cannabis Cigars anyone?
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 23, 2009 10:46 AM
yeah, very cool this area of BKLYN has great night life
smoke cigars, if only to push back on neo-puritanism
watch out, next they'll come for coffee and chocolate !
Posted by: chrishavens at October 23, 2009 10:46 AM
There was a smoker's bar near where I went to grad school, it was fun to go. Cigars suck however so unless I can smoke some Shepherd's Hotel coffin nails, fuck that shit mothafucka.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 23, 2009 10:49 AM
Medical Cannabis Cigars anyone? You know blunts...I should've just said "blunts."
Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at October 23, 2009 10:52 AM
quote:
He doesn't sell liquor, but you can bring in your own for $8 per person.
uh, why would someone pay 8 bux to drink a 2.50 olde english 40!?
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 23, 2009 11:04 AM
"Medical Cannabis Cigars anyone? You know blunts...I should've just said "blunts.""
pass the dutch!!
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 23, 2009 11:16 AM
Why is it that cigar lounges are legal, while smoking is strictly prohibited at other bars?
Posted by: bessie2 at October 23, 2009 11:42 AM
"while smoking is strictly prohibited at other bars?"
Unless you're there after 2 am, at the places I go to.
Posted by: infinitejester at October 23, 2009 11:43 AM
Don't you feel the Indian needs to be reunited with his cousin, the Knight?
Posted by: mopar at October 23, 2009 11:56 AM
I wonder how often Indians actually smoke cigars.
Posted by: East New York at October 23, 2009 12:31 PM
Please, the correct term is "Injuns". Thank You.
Posted by: eastriver at October 23, 2009 12:51 PM
Is it a Kanarsee Indian????
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 23, 2009 2:57 PM
I don't know why I clicked on this topic...I guess because it's Fort Greene so I have to read everything Fort Greene.
I'm interested how the ban on smoking in the workplace which ultimately, I think I remember, was used to push smoking out of bars (so the employees did not have to work in a workplace filled with smoke)...I'm wondering how it works for these cigar bars.
I personally find cigar smoke/residue to be a little nauseating. I guess you have to be smoking a cigar to be oblivious to the smell.
The smoke itself does not bother me as much as that of cigarettes (buring paper, chemicals). I would imagine cigars are more natural.
In the end, the smell of people, their clothes and hair fumigated with cigarette and cigar smoke is truly nauseating. But I guess if you're addicted that's how it goes.
Posted by: BrooklynGreene at October 23, 2009 3:23 PM
I don't know why I clicked on this topic...I guess because it's Fort Greene so I have to read everything Fort Greene.
I'm interested how the ban on smoking in the workplace which ultimately, I think I remember, was used to push smoking out of bars (so the employees did not have to work in a workplace filled with smoke)...I'm wondering how it works for these cigar bars.
I personally find cigar smoke/residue to be a little nauseating. I guess you have to be smoking a cigar to be oblivious to the smell.
The smoke itself does not bother me as much as that of cigarettes (burning paper, chemicals). I would imagine cigars are more natural.
In the end, the smell of people, their clothes and hair fumigated with cigarette and cigar smoke is truly nauseating. But I guess if you're addicted that's how it goes.
Posted by: BrooklynGreene at October 23, 2009 3:23 PM
"I love a good cigar but i take it out of my mouth every once in awhile."
Groucho Marx
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 23, 2009 3:31 PM
I thought Bloomberg banned these establishments. Obviously I am wrong.
Posted by: denton at October 23, 2009 3:50 PM
don't quote me on this - but I think an establishment that has a license to sell tobacco in NYC is allowed to have a smoking lounge (think the nat sherman store in midtown)
I think what bloomberg's ban also did is make it impossible for those types of establishments to obtain a liquor license.
Posted by: dirty_hipster at October 23, 2009 4:27 PM
I pity the folks that live upstairs or next door. Cigars smell like burning feces.
Posted by: DitmasSnark at October 23, 2009 4:45 PM
quote:
In the end, the smell of people, their clothes and hair fumigated with cigarette and cigar smoke is truly nauseating.
your organic cocoa butter smell is nauseating. i personally adore the smell of ciggies
*rob*
Posted by: Butterfly at October 23, 2009 5:11 PM
The Davidoff shop on Madison Ave has a smoking room.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 23, 2009 5:18 PM
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