by Betsy K.

So.... some background.I went to dinner with some friends tonight at The Byzantion, and in our walking there, one of these friends was asking where there might be a smoke shop around because she wanted to get a pipe as a gift. Lo and behold -- we get to the restaurant and immediately next door is *dah da da daaaaah* Choice Tobacco!We went to dinner first because we heard they were open til 10pm. When we came back, not only did they a very large selection of pipes in all shapes and sizes (the elephant ones were really cute!) but they also had hookahs!Let's just say... I've always thought about having a hookah. Not because I smoke a lot - or really much at all, but because I've always liked them. They're exotic looking. They have lot's of parts and pieces, and are fun and very communal... very "pass the peace pipe". :o) My bff Jodi had one for a couple years, but alas, it broke beyond repair months ago.So -- I bought one. It's pretty and green and came with a case and was very reasonably priced. The man working also was very helpful by loading me up with everything I would need, including some flavorful Mango sheesha (sp?) and gave me a good deal - $55 for all of it.Neat!