For all you cigar aficionados out there, New York City provides an overabundance of high-end cigar bars and lounges that offer an extensive selection of fine cigars, state-of-the art humidors, and private membership clubs. Many of the cigar bars on our list also offer live music, serve premium alcoholic beverages and host special “theme” events. For a look at Manhattan’s best cigar bars catering to the elite, check out our list of the top five below.
Club Macanudon
Nestled in the heart of New York’s Upper East side, Club Macanudon bills itself as an “exclusive club that is the ideal place to conduct business, enjoy a romantic evening for two, or catch up during a stylishly casual night out with friends.” Equipped with a state-of-the-art ventilation system, the club caters to both smokers and non-smokers and serves an array of fine foods and drinks. Please note there is a strict dress code that the club adheres to.
It's the ultimate house party and it's our pleasure to introduce you to the new Mansion 360. The 40,000 square foot Miami mega-club was recently redesigned from floor to ceiling with unprecedented lighting and sound systems and an edgy new façade. The city of Miami Beach even declared Saturday, January 21st "Mansion Day" as the club reopened its doors to kick off a two day electro-fest deemed "Deadmau5 unhooked."
True to the new 360 concept, the DJ booth has been relocated to the center, promising guests a great performance no matter where they are on the dancefloor. Mansion goes beyond simple bottle service with the new VIP scene, complete with a full private bar with ample tables and seating, all in the shadow of world-renown DJs.
The air might be getting a bit crispy, but that doesn't mean Chicago's party scene is cooling down. And since the Friday night line at the Wit can be enough to make you want to stab someone with your stiletto, you might want to consider moving your night out to the afternoon. With an influx of brunch parties invading New York and Los Angeles (and when we say "brunch party," we're not talking about baby showers), the Wit wasn't about to be left behind.
When merely going out to eat or choosing a date destination becomes a tiresome, banal task, just add music. Whether you're on a date or with friends, the live jazz music performed at these intimate restaurants will have you grooving, chewing, and coming back for more.
Sometimes, you just gotta dance. And sometimes, you just gotta pay rent. Which means sometimes you don't have the cash for bottle service. If you're used to throwing down for a table, or you've made a habit of avoiding the clubs all together, the prospect of mingling with the masses can be daunting. Below, we've provided some quick and dirty tips to help you stay sane and keep your body in its upright and locked position.
It’s Saturday morning. You had a lot of plans today. You were supposed to clean the apartment, do the laundry, tinker around with your resume so you can start applying for a new job. The weather is gorgeous, bright and sunny—the warmest it’s been in months. After a little work around the house, you were planning on exploring the city on your new bicycle, then maybe going out for dinner and drinks with your best friend a little later. Drinks? You start to gag at the thought.
Nope, none of those things are going to happen today. You feel like you’ve been pummeled with a frying pan while riding a rollercoaster all night long...before crashing face first into the bottom of a birdcage. Your mouth is dry and your tongue, toxic. Nausea makes every little noise and ray of light feel like utter torture. You moan and clamp a pillow over your head, but that’s not before you realize that you don’t see your purse anywhere near your bed, where you usually dump it before climbing into bed after a late night. It must be near the front door, right? You bolt out of bed to check. Nowhere in sight. You must have lost it last night. Scheisse.
It’s Saturday morning. You had a lot of plans today. You were supposed to clean the apartment, do the laundry, tinker around with your resume so you can start applying for a new job. The weather is gorgeous, bright and sunny—the warmest it’s been in months. After a little work around the house, you were planning on exploring the city on your new bicycle, then maybe going out for dinner and drinks with your best friend a little later. Drinks? You start to gag at the thought.
Nope, none of those things are going to happen today. You feel like you’ve been pummeled with a frying pan while riding a rollercoaster all night long...before crashing face first into the bottom of a birdcage. Your mouth is dry and your tongue, toxic. Nausea makes every little noise and ray of light feel like utter torture. You moan and clamp a pillow over your head, but that’s not before you realize that you don’t see your purse anywhere near your bed, where you usually dump it before climbing into bed after a late night. It must be near the front door, right? You bolt out of bed to check. Nowhere in sight. You must have lost it last night. Scheisse.
This past Friday at the club (almost) atop of The Standard hotel in the Meatpacking District, was another great night of dancing. There were many fashionable stand-outs and at least one random celebrity appearance; nothing uncommon in New York City.
Sometimes you just want to get away from it all: from the lines and the poseurs, from the famous and the fame whores, from the same ol’ same ol’. The night scene always gets stale after a while, whether you’re in Los Angeles or New York. But other than sit at home or go to some lame hole in the wall where no one shows up because it, well, sucks, where can you go? Is there some sort of underground nightlife that only a select few know about?
Secret L.A.—it sounds impossible, and maybe in a certain sense it always will be, because when you think about it, statistically speaking, there are bound to be at least 5,000 people in the city who share the exact same idea of what constitutes a good time, and shortly after you find your very own cool, “unknown” spot, they'll find it too, elongating the line, driving up prices, and, of course, ruining your experience. Still, there are some places that have at least the semblance of secrecy. These spots are probably a little under the radar or at least it appear to be—and in this city, one can’t really ask for more than that.