If you closely followed the HBO series Sex and the City, you would know that Carrie's long time, on again, off again and eventually "on, til death do us part" boyfriend Big was a cigar smoker. In fact, in one episode, he was wanting to smoke a cigar in a restaurant, which is forbidden in New York City, so he paid for the patrons dinner and drinks so that he could enjoy his smoke. Definitely a man after my own heart. However, I would imagine, that if Big, in his downtime, wanted to savor his cigars in peace - in a friendly yet upscale atmosphere where he could not only relax, but where he could bring his business partners, he would definitely choose Club Macanudo on E. 63rd St in New York City. Owned by General Cigar, this conglomerate manufactures such cigar favorites as Macanudo, Partagas, La Gloria Cubana, Punch, and Cohiba just to name a few. Despite it's formal appearance, Club Macanudo is as down home as sweet tea in the summer. This place has a delightful, friendly and very knowledgeable staff which makes is easy for regulars to come back again and again, with their backsides permanently indented in the bar stools. Live jazz is played several times a week and Club Macanudo boasts a four-star restaurant. This is the only cigar bar that I've been to in New York that I've made a point to go to twice. Drink and dinner prices are a bit pricey and there is a $20 "cut fee" that goes toward the purchase of a cigar. Private humidors are available for rent for $700 a year or $1000 for two years. Yes, this is where Big would be. And Carrie would have to drag him out just like he would have to pry her from the Manolo Blahnik store.
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