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El Segundo, Ca. has a reputation of being a sleepy town near LAX. with a Mayberry mentality. Buffeted by the Pacific Ocean on one side a large corporate presence and the massive LAX airport it is well protected from most outside influences.
The newish venture of a first class cigar lounge, Cigars and More has been added to the mix since November , 2018 and I was able to get a sense of the place recently.
The layout of the store is impressive with a very fine collection of accessories as you enter. One wall is loaded with pipes, lighters and other necessities to make your smoking experience a complete one.
I was greeted immediately with a friendly hello from the clerk and I introduced myself and told him of my plans to feature the lounge. He suggested I talk to the owner of the store who was not present but was due to come in on Monday. I will do that but wanted to get my own vision of the store.
The humidor is well stocked with familiar names and the boutique brands which gave a customer plenty of choices. I eventually chose a Caldwell smoke , Blind Man’s Bluff with a very sane price point. You cannot sell a cigar if it is priced too extreme.
Eventually myself and my friend Mark who introduced me the lounge , sat in the cozy smoking area and we chatted with some regulars who gave glowing reviews of the establishment. I clearly felt immediately at home and truly enjoyed myself for 1.5 hours.
Alas, I needed to say adieu and make it back to my side of town but if I am in the El Segundo hood, will certainly pay a visit. This is a totally cool place to hang, smoke and meet new folks. You will feel very much at ease at Cigars and More.
Keep smoking