314 S Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL, 60048
(847) 918-9999

Cigars & More in Libertyville, Illinois is very centrally located for easy access from all of Lake County. They are located on the East side of Route 21/Milwaukee Ave 3 blocks South of Route 176. They have quite a few parking spots that are just in front of the shop.

I’ve been shopping at Cigars & More since they opened in 1998, even before I was regularly living in the Gurnee area. They’ve expanded their selection of cigars to totalling over 30,000, and have a wide selection of Davidoff brand cigars. They also carry an extensive selection of cigars from Ashton, Bolivar, Arturo Fuente, Macanudo and Romeo Y Julieta, as well as many more lesser known (but high quality) brands. Their walk-in humidor is gigantic with perfect temperature and humidity. I have never bought a cigar there that wasn’t perfect to smoke the day I bought it — winter or summer.

For cigarette afficiandos (such as myself) they also carry the entire line of Nat Sherman cigarettes and are very price competitive. With all cigarettes and cigars they offer a 5% discount when you purchase the box or case. For regular shoppers, their preferred customer club card is great because it keeps track of what you’ve bought, helping you recall what you liked (and didn’t). They also will share your favorites with friends and family who want to get a gift for you.

Their special order policy is great — I recently ordered some cigarettes and they had them for me in just a few days. Their service is bar none and they’ll go out of their way to make sure you’re happy — a definite luxury for me considering the snottiness of most tobacconists.

The real surprise is their lounge area — a flat panel TV, comfortable seating, and smoking is accepted! They have some executive recliners, and also have wireless Internet access for those who want to catch the latest news and stock tips or bang away at the keyboard on a slow afternoon. There are always regulars there ready to chat about every topic under the sun, and smoking afficionados of all legal ages are welcome to partake of the lounge. They offer complimentary coffee and inexpensive soda, and regulars with their preferred club card are offered free cigar days a few times a month.

If you’re looking to buy a gift for yourself or a smoker in your life, they have a wide selection of lighters, humidors and accessories in every price range, from the inexpensive to the outrageous.

For added entertainment they’re always inviting the larger cigar companies to visit their store (with lots of giveaways and deals that come along with it). I have never received a bad recommendation from them (based on my favorite cigars), and I’ve always been so happy with the deals that I haven’t ordered a cigar or cigarette online in years. I am extremely happy that they’re just 15 minutes from my home and conveniently minutes off the highway so I can hit them on the drive home.

If you’re a smoking afficionado and haven’t visited Cigars & More in Libertyville, I recommend taking a trip this week. They’re open 7 days a week! Give Ken or Julie a call and let them know that you heard about them from Lake County Luxury and you’re sure to be treated with the utmost attention and service. Here’s the perfect tobacconist, right in your backyard.

1413 Peterson Rd
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 549-9900

Jimmy’s Charhouse is primarily a chophouse well known for their excellent steaks and greek chicken. This restaurant is a carnivore’s dream with great atmosphere (dark but sociable), amazing staff and a welcoming environment for all sorts of gatherings — family, friends, girls’ night out or a business dinner.

You’ll catch me at Jimmy’s Charhouse in Libertyville, Illinois at least twice a week. The staff is quick and attentive, and the management makes every customer feel like a VIP, even on your first visit. Their management to staff ratio is high, which shows that they’re willing to pay extra to make sure everyone is watched (customers and staff). I’ve never had a bad experience with a server.

The restaurant is smoke-free, but smokers are welcome to puff up at the bar which is cut off very nicely from the restaurant. I’ve never heard anyone complaining about a smokey atmosphere. Cigars are welcome and encouraged at the bar, and they have a full menu and tables available.

Their menu prices are amazing, but their wine list is a bit short. Ask a manager if they have any off-menu items in the collection; I’ve had some decent (and cheap) greek wines that aren’t always available. One of my favorite items is the greek skirt steak — usually a terrible cut if you cook it yourself. Jimmy’s marinated this tough steak overnight with all sorts of oils and spices, and when they present it it is tender and popping with flavor. It is also cheap, and includes a huge soup or salad and a gigantic serving of steamed veggies and mashed potatoes. Try the garlic mashed to complete any entree.

For the vegetarians, Jimmy’s offers huge fresh salads and a number of reasonable veggie entrees. Their daily specials are great, the fish is always fresh, and the steaks can be ordered rare (as I like it) without fear of getting a low quality cut. Jimmy’s consistently gives me 5-star service with a low price and many reasons to come back again and again.