Joe, you said the place in Port Jeff is called Jimmy's? That sounds kind of familiar. I knew a bunch of guys on a cigar board that has since long vanished who were from that area and used to get together at a big shop/lounge in Port Jefferson but I can't remember the name of the place.
Yeah, I figured you were about an hour and a half from Manhattan. I really do love the city, not sure I'd want to actually live there but I really enjoy going there for shows, visits, ball games, smoking cigars, etc.
You're also right about the taxes, yes they are higher but at least the NY tobacco/cigar taxes aren't as bad as other places like Washington State. I find I pay about 10% more than in Connecticut which does add up but if I only smoke in NYC cigar shops every once in a while, I just eat the extra couple of bucks and enjoy the atmosphere and talking to New Yorkers which is priceless!I've met some pretty cool people just striking up conversations at places like the Cigar Inn and the Velvet Lounge on the lower east side (right down the street from McSorley's).
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