I'll be in NYC for a week on business and this will be my first trip with the smoking ban in effect. Usually I could get a good smoke from Ben Benson's or sneak a cigar at the bar at Gallagher's but I guess those days are over. I don't have time because of my schedule to make it by cab at lunchtime to the Davidoff store on Madison -- anyone know of any good stores/bars in the neighborhood of the Javitz center or my hotel, which is around 52nd and Broadway?

there is a good shop on 6th and 56 st., that is 2 blocks east and 4 blocks north from your hotel. Nice selection, but not really nice seating. There is a JR on 5th and 48 st, I believe, and Nat Sherman on 42 and 5th or 6th. Real good lounge there and I think they have single malt tastings on Thursdays. There is a Dunhill store as well with a nice lounge somewhere on 5th ave in the 50's. Club Macanudo is in the 70's on the west side.

That's all I need...I'm printing this out and taking it with me.

Thanks!

there's a bus stop in front of nat sherman's that's'll get you to the javits center for 2 bucks.

jr's on fith is just a few blocks away (uptown) from nat's on the same side of the street

Love Nat Sherman's on Thursday with the scotch tastings. They have a lounge with big leather chairs and a flat screen. Nothing is better. Check out their website to see what's scheduled.