Well I made it to Boston and LJ Peretti’s! What an amazing tobacco shop. I wasn’t able to hang out for long but it was still what I expected from such a long storied and historic tobacco shop. A few old codgers and great service. My kinda place.
I picked up some 150th Flake, which smells amazing and I can’t wait to try. Some Boston's Best Cavendish for a little aro hit and some Crown for a lighter English blend. I could have spent a lot of time and money there, but it was a short trip to the beautiful city.
LJ Peretti’s
GatorGirl wrote: ↑Sun Jun 11, 2023 12:20 am Well I made it to Boston and LJ Peretti’s! What an amazing tobacco shop. I wasn’t able to hang out for long but it was still what I expected from such a long storied and historic tobacco shop. A few old codgers and great service. My kinda place.
I picked up some 150th Flake, which smells amazing and I can’t wait to try. Some Boston's Best Cavendish for a little aro hit and some Crown for a lighter English blend. I could have spent a lot of time and money there, but it was a short trip to the beautiful city.
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That is beautiful
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That is awesome! They are one of the best for sure. I can only imagine the smell of that place
I am glad you enjoyed yourself on Park Square. It really is an experience.GatorGirl wrote: ↑Sun Jun 11, 2023 12:20 am Well I made it to Boston and LJ Peretti’s! What an amazing tobacco shop. I wasn’t able to hang out for long but it was still what I expected from such a long storied and historic tobacco shop. A few old codgers and great service. My kinda place.
I picked up some 150th Flake, which smells amazing and I can’t wait to try. Some Boston's Best Cavendish for a little aro hit and some Crown for a lighter English blend. I could have spent a lot of time and money there, but it was a short trip to the beautiful city.
To think there were shops like this everywhere back in the day---it makes me nostalgic for times gone by.
-- The Rhinestone Dandy.
None of Piretti's blends are pre-packaged, They mix everything in the back room. You can buy 1/33 oz if that is what you want.
The scale has been there for about 100 years. If it isn't broken, there is no need to replace it. Sometimes, the old ways are best.
-- The Rhinestone Dandy.
I need to check this place out. It’s been up there on my list right with Iwan Ries which I’ve been too twice now and can never get enough of.
"Good enough" is a false idol. Beware those that preach its virtue.
Peretti is different from Iwan Ries. They are shops from different eras. They make for an interesting comparison, especially when compared to modern B&Ms.
-- The Rhinestone Dandy.
You will probably enjoy this:Citizen B wrote: ↑Sun Jun 11, 2023 4:37 pmI am glad you enjoyed yourself on Park Square. It really is an experience.GatorGirl wrote: ↑Sun Jun 11, 2023 12:20 am Well I made it to Boston and LJ Peretti’s! What an amazing tobacco shop. I wasn’t able to hang out for long but it was still what I expected from such a long storied and historic tobacco shop. A few old codgers and great service. My kinda place.
I picked up some 150th Flake, which smells amazing and I can’t wait to try. Some Boston's Best Cavendish for a little aro hit and some Crown for a lighter English blend. I could have spent a lot of time and money there, but it was a short trip to the beautiful city.
To think there were shops like this everywhere back in the day---it makes me nostalgic for times gone by.
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