Walking in to Burlingame Tobacconists is akin to stepping onto a mise en scene of old New York. Owner Mario, who goes by first name only, is a cigar afficianado who has been in Burlingame for 16 years. He carries three types of imports from the Dominican Republic, Honduras and Nicaragua. This shop is an appointed merchant of prestigious brands, such as Davidoff cigars. For such a small shop, it carries a wide selection of pipes and accesories, cutters and humadors. The smoking lounge nestled in the back is open to the public.
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