Sunday, July 12 2009
Owner fumes after police tell him members can't bring in liquor.
By Kevin Leininger of
The News-Sentinel
Fort Wayne's first cigar bar has been snuffed out before it even opened – but its owner says he's not about to quit.
"I'm not looking for a loophole, but we are working on options. This is very frustrating. I put my whole savings into this place," said Dan Hoffman, who was notified by Indiana Excise Police Friday that his Esquire Cigar Club at 1036 S. Thomas Road violated state liquor laws, even though he never intended to sell alcoholic beverages.
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