FIeld Trip

Club Field Trip to Carrousel Tobacco Shoppe and The Mustard Club
On the morning of Saturday, March 9th, several members met in an OTR parking lot, permission slips in hand, and prepared to board various vehicles destined north to the Carrousel Keyer Tobacco Shoppe in Roselawn. 2 members had prior commitments and were unable to attend, another 2 were no-shows, and 3 others did not have their permission slips signed so were left behind. Of the 5 that made the trip all were greeted warmly by the Keep.
Members shuffled about the aisles, of which there are two if you count either side of the loose tobacco display, and purveyed the fine wares for sale. Items were purchased; most notably the large wooden pipe that now adorns the heights of the Pipe Box and a stylish new Peterson for Mr. J. Stepp. After sampling many of the smartly blended offerings, the Keep took our picture, we smoked with the Indian and departed. (See Cincinnati Tobacconists for a review)

After parting ways with the Ambassador, whom  had  a thingy or something to do elsewhere, members headed to Mecklenburg Gardens for the monthly meeting of the Händlmaier Mustard Club.   The intentions of an afternoon rumble were soon thwarted after calculating the number and size of the Mustard membership. With a quick vote, rumbling was exchanged for handshakes, split-the-pot donations, and cold pints of beer.  All-in-all a fine group of folks be they somewhat befuddled by the gents with pipes in their midst.

The gents at Mecklenburg Gardens enjoying pints of Bell’s Ale. From left: Mr. B. Johnson, Mr. M. Walker, Mr. J. Stepp, Greg Pilch of Bell’s,  Mr. J. Carr, and Mr. R. Browne.

  The establishment (c. 1865) is a treat in itself, featuring the original Germanic architectural elements intact, including heavy timber beams, stained glass windows, fireplaces and mahogany bar. The 100 year old grape vines flourish in the outdoor beer gardens providing shaded refuge for a quiet briar.

Recommended stop by; The Mustard Club meets the second Saturday of the month at 11am, at Mecklenburg Gardens, 302 East University Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219.