So.. I just got married on Saturday.. And I am enjoying my honeymoon in Chicago. I know that the Iwan Ries store is here. The wife is super cool.. She said I can go check it out, as long as she can go shopping at Bloomingdales...lol
Anyway.. Has anyone ever been there? Is there anything I must get when I'm there? I have never tried any of their blends.. But if you guys have any recommendations.. I would much appreciate it.
I will post some pics of my pilgrimage..
Cheers.
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I have never been there, but I should go before leaving the Midwest. I will look forward to the report.
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I've never been to Bloomingdale's. You should go though. Two Chicago locations too. I bet they have elevator operators...I don't know that but it seems like they should. "Tenth floor! House paints, fireplace tools, latrine shovels, and ladies lingerie!"Chef Benny wrote: ↑Tue Oct 15, 2019 12:15 am So.. I just got married on Saturday.. And I am enjoying my honeymoon in Chicago. I know that the Iwan Ries store is here. The wife is super cool.. She said I can go check it out, as long as she can go shopping at Bloomingdales...lol
Anyway.. Has anyone ever been there? Is there anything I must get when I'm there? I have never tried any of their blends.. But if you guys have any recommendations.. I would much appreciate it.
I will post some pics of my pilgrimage..
Cheers.
If you have a chance you should check out the pipe place too.
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Congrats! At Iwan Ries, they have a blend called Old Colonial that I really enjoy a lot. It's an oldschool blend that Ruff turned me on to.Chef Benny wrote: ↑Tue Oct 15, 2019 12:15 am So.. I just got married on Saturday.. And I am enjoying my honeymoon in Chicago. I know that the Iwan Ries store is here. The wife is super cool.. She said I can go check it out, as long as she can go shopping at Bloomingdales...lol
Anyway.. Has anyone ever been there? Is there anything I must get when I'm there? I have never tried any of their blends.. But if you guys have any recommendations.. I would much appreciate it.
I will post some pics of my pilgrimage..
Cheers.
Here is the description:
"Made with a healthy base of toasted burley and bright Virginia flake. Black cavendish, perique and latakia are then added to round out the flavor. Topped with just a hint of vanilla flavoring, Old Colonial is an exceptionally light aromatic and sure to please a variety of smokers."
My wife really liked the way it smelled too. Maybe too much..
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Congrats on the marriage! Go to bloomies, go to iwan, go to portillos. Combination sammich, hot peppers, gravy on the side
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that does sound goodhoutenziel wrote: ↑Tue Oct 15, 2019 10:19 amCongrats! At Iwan Ries, they have a blend called Old Colonial that I really enjoy a lot. It's an oldschool blend that Ruff turned me on to.Chef Benny wrote: ↑Tue Oct 15, 2019 12:15 am So.. I just got married on Saturday.. And I am enjoying my honeymoon in Chicago. I know that the Iwan Ries store is here. The wife is super cool.. She said I can go check it out, as long as she can go shopping at Bloomingdales...lol
Anyway.. Has anyone ever been there? Is there anything I must get when I'm there? I have never tried any of their blends.. But if you guys have any recommendations.. I would much appreciate it.
I will post some pics of my pilgrimage..
Cheers.
Here is the description:
"Made with a healthy base of toasted burley and bright Virginia flake. Black cavendish, perique and latakia are then added to round out the flavor. Topped with just a hint of vanilla flavoring, Old Colonial is an exceptionally light aromatic and sure to please a variety of smokers."
My wife really liked the way it smelled too. Maybe too much..
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Congratulations...many happy returns...Chef Benny wrote: ↑Tue Oct 15, 2019 12:15 am So.. I just got married on Saturday.. And I am enjoying my honeymoon in Chicago. I know that the Iwan Ries store is here. The wife is super cool.. She said I can go check it out, as long as she can go shopping at Bloomingdales...lol
Anyway.. Has anyone ever been there? Is there anything I must get when I'm there? I have never tried any of their blends.. But if you guys have any recommendations.. I would much appreciate it.
I will post some pics of my pilgrimage..
Cheers.
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So! First off.. Thank-you everyone for the congratulations and the suggestions.. I didn't go to Iwan Ries yet, but I was in old town Chicago today and I just happened to walk by a quaint little stogie shop. I popped in and asked for the pipe baccy.. The guy pointed and when I saw these baby's I freaked out. Like a diamond in the rough. $20 per tin.. Not bad!
I also took @Mr. Beardsley advice and I Portilloed my face! With an Italian beef Sammy.
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