I just came back from a 2 day trip from San Diego. I live in Fresno, and my buddy Evan (New smoker) wanted to enjoy a smoke. I read the recommendations here and decided to head up to Hoffer's. I was greeted by Phil, the owner who invited me to look around in his two walk-in humidors. I thanked him and began to hunt down a Kristoff Ligero Maduro robusto and then a 7-20-4 Dog Walker and my buddy wanted an Acid Kubo Kubo, which he found. We then sat at the cool little bar and had a stout and began to chit chat. I informed Phil that we are from Fresno and that the fine folks here on this forum recommended a few shops and I chose this place. Oh...I also informed Phil that I knew Cigar Man Andy, and instantly...Phil began to laugh! We talked about Andy and then we just kinda got real comfortable and we sat at the bar and talked. It wasn't long before we began to head outside to enjoy a smoke, then...brace yourself here, my buddy went back into the humidor and bought a 7-20-4 Dog Walker! I know...a new guy ventured away from an Acid! :thumbs:
Well we ventured off outside and we enjoyed our time with an awesome owner in Phil and one of his customers, named Nate. Bottom line of this post is...if you venture into San Diego head to Hoffer's and enjoy a fine smoke and a beer on tap (had 10 or more on tap - or even a glass of wine, they had a decent selection of wine too. I recommend this establishment.
Thanks again CP for your recommendations! :thumbs:
Cheers!
Tony
