We’re not suggesting that cigarettes are safe or even sexy. That’s for you, dear reader, to decide. But facts are facts: some hedonists continue to puff away, and some establishments enable them to do so indoors, even though such galling behavior is against the law in many municipalities around the world. Behold—the AIR MAIL guide to those holdouts where the smoke will never clear.
Milan
Nobu
Two decades ago, when Italians still scoffed at sushi, chef Nobu Matsuhisa opened up his fourth restaurant, in partnership with Giorgio Armani. But the opening was long and complicated as the pair allegedly argued for a year over one simple decision: Armani was adamant that his guests would be able to smoke indoors. They eventually agreed to construct a smoking lounge on the ground floor, and it’s still the hottest place in town on a Saturday night.
