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KEN FRANK

"Being an infrequent cigar smoker, I usually just smoke with Michel Richard because he's been seriously into cigars for so long that he doesn't need to brag. He always has an incredible selection."

TOMI HARASE
Cafe Blanc
9777 S. Santa
Monica Blvd .
Beverly Hills
(310) 888-0108

Hamilton's: "I like Hamilton's for cigars--I don't smoke, but I like the smell."

JEAN FRANCOIS METEIGNER
La Cachette
10506 S. Santa Monica Blvd.
(310) 470-4992

Hamilton's : "It's a cigar lounge but it's not private; it's kind of fun. It's not stuffy and they have a good cigar selection."

HUGO MOLINA

Ma Maison (on Melrose) is the only cigar bar around that I know of."

ROBERT ROBB
Chez Melange
1716 South Pacific Coast Hwy.
Redondo Beach
(310) 540-1222

Chez Melange :"The bar here is great!"

PIERO SELVAGGIO
Primi
(310) 475-9235
Posto
(818) 784-4400
Valentino
(818) 784-4400

Hamilton's in Beverly Hills.

SUZANNE TRACHT
Jozu
8360 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood
(213) 655-5600

Jozu: "After hours at the restaurant, but don't tell anybody."