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This isn't the only cigar bar in the North End, but it's a very nice one. You can smoke cigarettes and cloves if they don't want a cigar, and you can sit and smoke and chat for a while. Most of Boston is a smoke-free zone, so finding this kind of venue is a great treat for those nicotine-challenged residents of our fair city. The setup has some warm and cozy, discrete clusters of luxurious seating. The beer selection is limited, but they have some nice wines.

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El Coco Aveda George Kelloyan formally owned a small waterfront location; El Coco. Now El Coco Aveda, the bright large salon with a staff of 30 is part of the Bostonian Hotel on the edge of Fantail Hall. Services include Spa packages and individual treatments, Hair color and cuts, manicures, pedicures, waxing, facials, massage, Aveda products. Full like of Aveda products. Cosmetic consultation and appointments are available. You can even order lunch from the Bostonian Hotel to be delivered during your service. Remember to ask for daily discounts, and clients receive 10% off if they book their next appointment before leaving the salon. New clients receive 20% off. From the website: "George's rich styling background includes extensive European techniques, as well as an unique American touch. With a multitude of certificates and diplomas, George continually seeks to keep these techniques up-to-date. George styles for a week every year at Vidal Sassoon Advanced Academy in London. In fact, he recently returned from London and Paris and brings back new styles for 2009. Other European shows that George has attended are Jaques DeSange's in Paris, in Milan, and in Denmark at the Gunnbritt Education Center. Milan George's years of experience are highlighted by working with endless numbers of worldwide stylists. A sample of the talent that has paired with George includes Van Michael, Allen Edwards, Yosh, David Wagner, Ted Gibson, Horst Rechelbacher, and Vidal Sassoon's Annie Humphrey. George attends Haircolor USA annually in Miami, Fl, while also traveling to New York, California, Texas and most of the major US hair shows."
Winner 2009 best spa services for facials and mani pedi, Boston Phoenix

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