In , we told you about Seven Grand, the whiskey bar that had a side terrace with no windows, which made it legal to smoke cigars there. We wrote that the open wall allowed a view of a building next door. Now that building is the new, ever hip Nomad Hotel that opened earlier this year, and the next thing you know, no more smoking at Seven Grand. The story floated out that the smoke from the terrace was annoying hotel guests, but the truth was simpler: Seven Grand had live bands and the loud music went right across the narrow alley into the walls of the new hotel.
So, now, while you still have the delight of entering Seven Grand, the place you go to enjoy your cigar is the hidden bar-within-a-bar: Bar Jackalope. You walk the gauntlet of patrons standing three-deep at the Seven Grand bar, or those gathered around the pool tables, to get to a fairly nondescript black door on the right with no handles. Get there early. The bar is open to all, but the cigar patio—with open windows—seats 16 and standing is discouraged.
The first thing you see inside Bar Jackalope is that the bar top is covered with bottles of whiskey, and behind the bar it seems more bottles are climbing the wall to the top. There are no stools or chairs at the bar. Inside there is seating for another A page menu appears, listing all the usual and many unusual, rare or just hard-to-find brown spirits. No Tequila, vodka or gin.
This night, the opening beverage is a Toki cocktail made with Japanese Suntory Whisky Toki, house-made soda water and a big orange peel, on the rocks in a highball glass.
This is so refreshing that drinking it sets you and your palate up for stronger libations and your cigar. You can choose from any of the more than brands on the menu. Cigar Find a Retailer. Top Search Search. The Illuminati Lounge is a private room in Ash that features leather seating, dark accents, a TV and even a round table for discussion. A sprawling floor plan makes room for everything from long tables for collaboration and work stations to chess boards and TVs.
Aficionados who appreciate a good smoke while they work will love the work stations at Ash. Guests at Ash Cigar Lounge have a showdown of the minds at the chess table—while indulging in a premium smoke.
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One of them incorporates fire eating into her number. When the next performer takes the stage, Johnny Houston tells me, "Her name is Dakota. Victor Cruz wishes he had these moves. The challenges presented by La Descarga are few, but significant. Men are "encouraged" not to wear a shirt without a collar, so get your guayabera on.
The place is small, maybe "officially" holding about guests. Get there early or expect to wait. The best, and most crowded, nights are Thursday through Saturday. Hearing a conversation is another difficulty, but not so much if you go intending to enjoy the music. And a cigar. And a rum from Venezuela. Then another cigar. Then a rum from Nicaragua. Bottle Service: Tables are reserved with bottle service Thursday through Saturday the same days as the shows. Minimums are a bit lighter on Thursday.
Friday and Saturday is about one bottle per five people seated.
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