I've heard that once a man reaches a certain age, he must choose to get really interested in either…read moreWorld War 2 history or smoked meats. (For the record, I like to smoke meat. Yes, I know: That's what she said!) I would like to add a third option: puffing on high quality tobacco. This is clearly an activity for men, like myself, of a certain age. You have two main options in the world of high quality tobaccos: pipes or cigars. You could choose both, but most rarely do. Each requires a different vibe, as well as skill set (yes, I said skill). Wanting to follow in the steps of my amazingly wonderful, late Grandaddy, I first attempted a pipe. I enjoyed it. I still own my pipes. But the skill (yes, skill!) required to smoke a pipe is a steep learning curve: types of tobacco, how to pack the pipe, the correct airflow, how to "sip" the smoke, proper breathing, keeping the correct temperature to prevent tongue bite (read: literally burning your tongue from smoke) and on and on. It's fun, but I ain't got time for that! I like to sit and chill and relax, usually in my hot tub, and pipes require a lot of babysitting. So, after some time, I chose to course correct towards cigars. Fortunately, my first real interaction with higher quality cigars was at Maduro on Main in downtown Fortville. This is a beautiful shop dripping with charisma and charm. First off, I was pleasantly surprised when I walked through the door that you aren't hit in the face with the smell of tobacco. A popular pipe shop I visited had old men right inside the front door lighting up. You smelled like smoke when you left that shop. It was off putting. But Maduro is clean as a whistle, well-lit, and smells pleasant. They do offer a smoking room, but it is in the back behind closed doors and some magical force field that keeps everything at bay. The walk-in, humidity-controlled room smells lovely of fresh tobacco. Cigars range in size, price and rarity. Maduro offers many great options to please any experience level, from the novice to the expert. The owner knows his stuff and is a wealth of knowledge. He is clearly smoking what he's selling! He has given me great advice on multiple occasions. I also love that he hand picks cigars for his own variety packs. These packs are great because they feature 4-5 cigars that vary in tobacco type, binder and wrapping so you can find the cigar you enjoy. The shop also sells some well-curated clothing, such as smoking jackets and hats. These smoking jackets, by the way, are straight fire! I love seeing the vintage paraphernalia around the store. And I believe veterans get a discount. Overall, this is exactly what you are looking for in a specialty shop like this. I look forward to returning soon and picking up a few stogies for the hot tub. Smoke 'em if you got 'em!

Great cigar selection, Very pleased and excellent customer service…read more Will be a frequent customer.

This place is near the hotel I am staying at so I decided to stop in last night…read more I sat at the bar and talked to some of the locals. The staff were very friendly. I had an Old Fashioned and a Manhattan. Both were excellent. Great bourbon selection including several local choices. They have a good selection of cigars. They had plenty of seating and TV's with sports on.

The service, the food and selection of spirits and cigars are second to none! I never miss an…read moreopportunity to stop here when I'm in the area! I highly recommend this place for anyone from entry-level Cigar smokers to connoisseurs you will not be disappointed.

Great vibes here! I hadn't visited since they first opened until a couple of weeks ago, and I had a…read morefantastic time. They have a DJ on the weekends, which definitely amps up the energy. The rooftop is first come first served, which seems to work well for their team. They offer shareable plates and super tasty cocktails! What we tried: +chicken sliders; 8/10 +steak crostini; 9/10 +parm fries 7/10 +caesar salad; 8/10 +paloma cocktail; 8/10

Super upbeat, trendy rooftop for drinks. I'm usually here on the weekend so it might be a little…read morebit too crowded for me to enjoy the atmosphere. If I'm in a 6+ group, I will not be able to hear everyone. Some of the drinks are made a little bit inconsistently. I do enjoy the livelier setting so I would stop by here if I'm in Carmel for a night out. Drinks: Not my fave espresso martini 6/10 Watery cranberry vodka 4/10 Lychee summer cocktail 8/10 - fruity, my friend's was tart and mine was sweet Banana rum and winter cocktail 5/10 meh, not sweet enough for me, banana is pretty artificial

I have passed by the Chapter Book Lounge, countless times intrigued always--with every intention to…read morevisit. Finally made it there this past weekend and it did not disappoint! A quiet Sunday afternoon was the perfect choice for a gathering with friends in the charming, quirky and beautiful lounge in the heart of Noblesville. We enjoyed the charcuterie board and attentive, friendly service. I really liked the Summer featured drink, The "Jenny" -Prosecco with a generous pour of Limoncello. The Lavender Lemonade was also a crowd pleaser. Despite the construction, there was free street parking within a block of the place. If you love books or just being around them and smart people who love to read while enjoying a cocktail or beverage this is the place! It's so nice to support a small business especially a local cafe and bookstore!

Chapter Book Lounge is adorable!!!…read more I love the curated book selections, speciality drink menu and fun nick-nacks that make for great gifts. Great spot for a solo date or a coffee date, small book club gathering! Definitely add this spot to your list of places to check out in Noblesville.

Amazing place but even better staff! Most genuine owners I have ever met! Amazing environment…read more Great addition to the Ingalls area! Amazing bourbon selection and cigar selection!

Friendly, comfortable, truly enjoyable place to have a cigar…read more They sell, lesser known cigar brands, but I have never had a bad cigar here. They stay away from the name brands and prices are reasonable, great selection of spirits and more than a handful of canned beers. They are always super friendly. Comfortable places to sit indoors or outdoors I go here for no other reason than the comfort of enjoying a good cigar and a comfortable place. I've been here handful of times and it is always the same. Super friendly, great selection at reasonable prices, and I leave feeling relaxed.

Great tenderloins and great service. Worth a try for carry out or dine in. No kids though since…read moreit's a bar

Doesn't get better than this, best dive bar in Muncie. By a long shot…read more Good food, good service, good atmosphere. And a badass Paul Bunyan statch. 10/10

Voice Box is held at the Indie Lounge on the 2nd Tuesday of every month! There was a nice group of…read morestorytellers and audience members. The crowd had a great time! Pat, our host and bartender, served up spirits and/or soft drinks.

Sometimes, I just like popping into Indie Lounge when I'm shopping at The Fashion Mall at Keystone…read moreto get a little drink to help make shopping for clothes more fun. (Because I hate shopping for clothes.) But mostly, I visit when I'm at the Landmark to see a movie. I've visited this bar many times, and every time has been a pleasant experience. They have a full menu of cocktails -- sometimes even special cocktails that are themed with the movies that are playing. They also have a decent wine menu. They also have local beer available, and some snacks. The bar has a door that enters from the mall, but also a door that you can access from the theatre. There are lots of tables here, and it's never crowded. It's usually pretty quiet except for the sound of whatever is playing on the TV above the bar -- usually sports. All of the bartenders that I've encountered have been extremely efficient and friendly. They'll usually ask you what movie you're here to see, or how you're doing, which I don't usually care about but it's nice when they do it here.