Cigar smoking
is still a big thing among the Lebanese male population. Contrary to Europe or
the US, where men go smoke their cigars in select bars, Lebanese do smoke their
cigars wherever and whenever they feel like it.
I remember an
eve having dinner at Napoletana, a pizzeria in Hamra where families come enjoy
Italian food. A couple sat next to us, and the man pulled a thick cigar that he
started smoking. The odor was so aggressive that it spoiled our dinner, so we
decided to continue our dinner on the terrace even though it was a bit chilly.
I don’t understand how restaurants allow cigar smoking indoors. But this is
another subject....
