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safari cigars & lounge • jeff doll
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OMFORT. CAMARADERIE. CONVERSATION. THIS
alliterative trio of descriptors sets the mood for any visit to Safari Cigars & Lounge. “No great conversation ever began over a salad,” quips owner Jeff Doll in tweaking an old adage. “There’s something about a good cigar that lubricates any social setting.” Featuring almost 700 selections from over 200 cigar labels in the area’s largest humidor, the city’s newest cigar hot spot is more than just the proverbial smoke-filled room, especially because an array of air systems are always silently working away. The bar is already gaining notice for their signature drink, the Manhattan, a complement to the lounge’s focus on a collection of rich scotches and smooth bourbons. The assortment of craft beers on tap, many of which are Nebraska exclusives, changes weekly. The always-knowledgeable staff is often augmented by manufacturer representatives in a series of sip-n-smoke events aimed at a fun, interactive, and relaxing evening that pairs the best in hand-rolled cigars with the finest libations. “The customer is king here at the Safari Cigars and Lounge,” Doll adds, “and refining palates is an important part of what we do. How do I find a cigar that’s right for me? What cigars go with what drinks? From the novice to the seasoned aficionado—including an ever-increasing number of women—there are always new and fascinating things to learn here.” The lush teak and mahogany appointments may evoke images of a classic gentleman’s’ club straight out of Downton Abbey, but the friendly atmosphere is more akin to that of Cheers, Doll says, “where everybody knows your name.” He also recognizes that at least a few cigars in this town are destined to be smoked elsewhere, so Safari’s offers a broad selection of beautifully designed humidors, travel cases, lighters, and accessories—great gift ideas all. Sink into one of the overstuffed leather chairs at Safari Cigars & Lounge and your troubles will go up in smoke. “A cigar is more than just a cigar,” Doll adds. “This is a place to unwind. It’s a place to escape from the world a few puffs at a time.”
Safari Cigars & Lounge JEFF DOLL
SAFARI CIGARS & LOUNGE 13110 BIRCH DR. #108 OMAHA, NE 68164 402-965-1460 SAFARICIGARSANDLOUNGE.COM BestOfOmaha.com
Summer 2014 • B2B Omaha Magazine 49