When the dot-commers hit it big, they got big into cigars, too. Nonetheless, cigar bars aren't going away. In fact, Zagat counts twice as many today as five years ago. While eCiti plays to the tech crowd in the D.C. suburbs, cigar bars within Washington's city limits attract more policy wonks than geeks. Other owners include Haley Barbour, former head of the Republican National Committee, and Tom Boggs, a Democratic lobbyist.
Dark wood reigns throughout, and Victorian curtains drape from a dimly lit crystal chandelier.
Music ranges from '90s retro soul to '60s Polynesian beats, attracting a mix of ages and genders. It offers private sections for in-depth business meetings, and patrons rave about its cherry wood interior. Three humidors house Arturo Fuente, Padron, Partagas, Macanudo, Montecristo, and other brands. Medio 463 California Ave.