This is at a location of an old hookah place, Lava Lounge. I don't know if Casablanca has new owners or if it was just renovated, but the change in experience was amazing.
Immediately upon walking in, my friend and I had our breath taken away. The venue is clean, with a simplified traditional Middle Eastern decor. The couches are new and nice, definitely isn't cramped.
We were given the choice of a Unity, KM, or Starbuzz hookah to smoke from. We chose an Al-Fakher grape mint KM. We definitely had to go with a KM because we're admittedly snobby smokers and because we have our own, don't normally go out to smoke. It was $17, which is normal for a hookah + orange head.
The pack was awesome - great pull, long lasting. The woman who was replacing coals came by and checked on them about every 15 minutes, so the smoke never ran low. I lost count, but she switched our coals at least four times and we were there about two hours. The tobacco never burned and never lost its flavor.
The music was loud, but we were still able to talk at a comfortable volume. I have no complaints. They were playing late 90's and early 00's music, but I figure that was just the night's theme.
Overall, this was a great experience and I must say - I was pleasantly surprised. read more