The new laws around here state that smoking areas need to be completely separate from the non-smoking areas. This means most places are segregating the bar from the rest of the establishment. I've also noticed that most of these segregated areas now allow cigar/pipe smoking! It used to be that most places wouldn't allow this at all. They didn't want the stronger smelling smoke drifting into the non-smoking area. The complete seperation of the smoking area seems to alleviate these concerns! I'm excited! I can now enjoy hot wings, a game, micro-brew/imported beer, and a fine cigar all in one sitting! Life is good!