Business Buzz
By Rich Baehrle
Mark Callazzo, the developer of many of the businesses in the Orange Loop at Tennessee Avenue in Atlantic City, had a vision to create a fun entertainment, non-casino zone. His dream is rapidly becoming a reality as more and more people are discovering what a fun place it is with all of the complimentary, synergistic businesses.
The Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall was the start of the fun entertainment activities. It is a great venue which provides an attractive anchor as an outdoor music venue for the surrounding businesses. Other businesses include Bar 32 Chocolate and Cuzzies Pizzeria, which are both doing very well.
Now we have the latest attraction which is going to draw customers from all over the region… Tennessee Avenue Tobacco Company.
Callazzo often partners with people in his many successful businesses. He chose a well-known local person, Coby Frier, to pair up with at the Tennessee Avenue Tobacco Company. Coby has owned several businesses in the area and was most recently director for the Matt Blatt Dealerships.
He was a natural for this business with his passion for cigars for the last 40 years. Their history and “seed to product” process have always interested him.
He has consulted with larger companies like Macallan Scotch, Patron Tequila, Rabbit Hole Bourbon, Glenfiddich Scotch on pairing their product with various cigars. He is a master tobacconist who loves to share his passion with newbies and aficionados.
The new opening of the store was timed perfectly as the casinos put a cigar ban in place on Jan.1. It not only has a tremendous variety of hard-to-get cigars, but they also have many mainstream brands as well.
They pride themselves on providing a welcoming, knowledgeable staff who make all their customers feel relaxed. It’s a great social atmosphere not offered anywhere else. Some of the hard-to-get brands they offer include Didier, Atabey, Paul Garmirian, Lampert and Vicente Blends.
They traveled the world to capture the right blend of cigar culture and lounges to incorporate the finest aspects into the Tennessee Tobacco Company. Coby and Mark want their clients to be relaxed and enjoy a little cigar vacation from the everyday hustle and grind.
They have eight TVs showing sports with light music in the background. The furniture is designed for comfortable “lighting up,” and spending a few hours.
You can find Tennessee Tobacco Company at 129 S. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. You call at 609-706-2101, www.tennesseeavenuetobaccocompany.com or find them on Facebook and Instagram.
Remember to support local businesses, especially small businesses.
Rich Baehrle, of Berkshire Hathaway Fox and Roach, can be reached at 609-266-6680 or 609-641-0011. Email richardbaehrle@gmail.com or see www.getrichinrealestateSJ.com
