The hookah and its use as a calming, recreational tool goes back at least to the 17th century, but Reza Bavar’s love of the pipe goes back to 2001. It’s a love that drove Bavar to found Kaloud, a ...

In a city defined by nightlife, luxury dining, and sensory experiences, being named NYC’s Best Hookah Lounge in 2025 is no small achievement. Yet Mira Mediterranean has done just that — and has ...

Hookah bars, lounges, and cafes have popped up all over the country. If you pass by one, it may look inviting. Many people think hookah is safe and fun, but it has health risks just like any tobacco ...

"Cigarette smoking is a health hazard," correction, "Smoking is a health hazard altogether!" A glass-bottomed water pipe, some fruit flavored tobacco and roasted charcoal, shisha is so relaxing and so ...

Much like its Mediterranean menu and cocktail program, Pine Bistro’s craft hookah program goes above and beyond. Dubbed “Las Vegas’ first curated craft hookah program,” it offers flavors like ...

There is a particular kind of evening that needs no explanation to anyone who has lived it. The music is low, the room is warm, the conversation moves without urgency, and somewhere in the center of ...

Since August 2018, the US Food & Drug Administration has mandated that all hookah (also known as waterpipe tobacco or shisha) manufacturers include a nicotine warning on their packaging to communicate ...