Smoking ban exemption on city agenda
By Michelle Goldberg | Mar. 21, 2006Maduro Cigar Bar, 117 E. Main St., has seen business wane as a result of Madison's controversial smoking ban. And now, owner Brian Haltimer says the bar has one hope ' ¦
Maduro Cigar Bar, 117 E. Main St., has seen business wane as a result of Madison's controversial smoking ban. And now, owner Brian Haltimer says the bar has one hope ' ¦
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