A friend of a fellow Dutch Botl (and a good friend of mine, regular herf buddy) is traveling to Chicago for work and offered to bring some cigars back. Now he needs to know what B&M is worth visiting.
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Jack Schwartz, Fernando.....Eric who works there is a member here.

Jack Schwartz Importer
141 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 782-7898
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That's the one I recommended him, based on the reviews. Any others worth visiting?
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In the city, Iwan Ries is nice.

19 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603
(800) 621-1457

If he makes it outside the city, I like Cigar King in Skokie, although more for their smoking area than their cigar selection.

8016 North Lincoln Avenue
Skokie, IL 60077-3610
(847) 675-2447
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Thanks Tom, I will forward the addies to my friend.
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You're more than welcome, Ferdie. :-)
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Casa Monsticristo in Countryside is a great place as well.
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Absolutely, well worth the ride. :-)

1332 West 55th Street
(between Edgewood Ln & Leitch Ave)
Countryside, IL 60525

(708) 352-6668
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+1 for jack schwartz.
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Just noticed this thread. Don Fernando, if your friend is going to be in downtown Chicago we would love to have him stop by. If you see anything on our website you're interested in picking up you can always PM or email me with an order and I can have it ready when your friend stops by. Our email is: freematches@jackschwartz.com

If you have any questions or need help finding anything please do not hesitate to contact me. You have a great day.

Thanks,
Eric
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I'm glad this thread was started, I'm heading about 20 minutes away from Chicago (Hammond, IN) on the 10th for a wedding.
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You gonna make it to Chicago on your trip? If you need directions or anything please feel free to contact me. Also, if you're a pipe guy you definitely want to check out Iwan Ries; they're a couple blocks away from us. Have a safe trip.

Eric
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great thread

Jack Schwartz looks great, but the hours of operation have them closing at 5, which is a problem for me. I will be in town for business and probably be in meetings until 7-8 PM before I can enjoy myself.

Anyone know of a place open until 10-11 that allows smoking?
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Updown is open until 11PM Mon-Thur, and midnight Fri and Sat.

1550 N. Wells,
Chicago, IL 60610
(800) 5-UPDOWN

Never been inside, so I can't speak to their smoking accomodations, James. But I do know most of the B&Ms in the city proper close shortly after business hours. so this might be your best option downtown.

http://www.updowncigar.com/
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cool
a big thank you tom
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on weekdays tesa's lounge is open til 10 http://www.tesacigars.com/ as is hubbard state www.hubbardstatecigar.com, and up down is open til 11 www.updowncigar.com.
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thanks sam

all these look good
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