BURN by Rocky Patel to Open Pittsburgh Location in April

The newest outpost of the BURN by Rocky Patel Luxury Cigar Lounge enterprise is slated to open in early April, according to a press release issued by the company.

Located in Pittsburgh, Pa.’s North Shore neighborhood, the 6,300-square-foot lounge will host a VIP event on April 6 before opening to the public on April 7. The space is also complemented by an 800-square-foot outdoor patio, as well as a 300-square-foot humidor that will feature an expansive collection of Rocky Patel cigars as well as cigars from other manufacturers.

“We’re changing how people are looking at cigar bars with live music, DJ sets and a more lively atmosphere,” said Rocky Patel via a press release. “BURN will speak to a different dynamic of people. We are bringing new types of people into the premium cigar category, including women, young men and future business leaders.”

The space will feature a full bar, as well as food service.

Patel collaborated with Swatchroom, a Washington, D.C.-based design firm for the interior of the lounge, which is described as blending a mix of exotic and regional decor. The company wanted to pay homage to a steel town filled with a history of grit and glamour, according to a statement.

This is the second location of BURN by Rocky Patel to open; the original location in the company’s home city of Naples, Fla. in 2010. There are currently plans to open additional locations in Oklahoma City, Okla; Indianapolis, Ind.; and Atlanta, Ga. later this year.

BURN by Rocky Patel is located at 346 North Shore Drive in Pittsburgh and will be open daily from 2 pm until 2 am.

Image courtesy of Rocky Patel Premium Cigars.

Patrick Lagreid

I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories. For me, it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it, the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together. In addition to my work with halfwheel, I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball, plus I'm a voice over artist. Prior to joining halfwheel, I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com, and was an editor for Cigar Snob magazine.