I have had a love for hookah ever since I tried it. It's delicious, the smoke is thick and smooth, and it is one of the most sociable activities I've ever taken part in. Now, I'm no hookah expert. However I am an enthusiast. I know how it ought to be done, and if something isn't done right I know, and I know why. This being the case, I'm always on the hunt for friends who have hookahs and have the same knowledge on how to make the experience up to par, and of course, a well run hookah lounge. Now I have some insider info on the opening of another lounge up in GR so I'm withholding my recommendation for my Michigander friends for a little while. However if you're in my beloved CLE, by all means, stop by University Circle, and head to the Blue Fig Cafe.
Now I have been a long supporter of Kanzaman a hookah bar and restaurant in Ohio City. Nonetheless, they only have four or five flavours that rotate constantly so you never know what you're going to be able to smoke, and the service has just come to be atrocious. Slower response, waitresses who know far less about hookah than I, lets just say it got bad. Last time I was there my hookah, which was supposed to be apple, tasted like black licorice, there were too many holes which ended up scorching the shisha, and the water level was far too low. So after years of faithfulness to Kanzaman, I left Ohio City in search of greener pasture, and that is when I heard about Blue Fig.
Blue Fig is a drive from the west side, but worth it. They have over three dozen flavours, ranging from the classics like apple, rose, strawberry and pineapple to some interesting concoctions like tequila sunrise and peaches and cream. The Blue fig is small but that just lends to its close and personal atmosphere. Its dimly lit, loaded with couches, and the music, thanks be to God, is audible not overbearing. You can sit with your friends and talk at a normal volume and enjoy your hookah. Now I tried both the apple and the pineapple shisha my first time, both were excellent. Smooth and flavorful, packed properly, appropriate number of holes, and coals replaced often by the owner or a waiter. Overall a great experience.
BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! The Blue Fig will, for a couple extra dollars, hollow out a fruit and use it instead of a bowl. Now, I saw this on the menu and knew I had to give it a try. So last night I went out to the Blue Fig, said hey to the very personable owner, sat down with my friends and ordered some hookah. We were going to do pineapple in a pineapple but decided to go with apple in an apple instead. It was incredible. Possibly the most flavorful hookah experience I've ever had. Honestly the smoke was almost juicy, and you could taste the actual apple mingling the the apple shisha. Now, I'm still partial to my buddies, Luke and Jim,'s creation Bluebedew as far as my favorite flavor. However, I've never had anything with flavor as powerful (in a good way mind you) as at the Blue Fig.
So If you want some great hookah, head downtown and hit up the Blue Fig. They have smoothies, energy drinks, other drinks and a few food options. If its daytime when you go, just stop by next door to mi pueblo for dinner. In any case, if you try the pineapple bowl or their smoothies let me know, and as always enjoy. Thanks, more to come soon.
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