With the new non-smoking laws, Maduro is an oasis. Having lived in Madison for a number of years, I used to call Maduro my home-away-from-home. Even though there is cigar smoke, the air is not thick with fog and the nightly music acts just add to the ambiance of the historic building. The bartender staff is highly knowledgable and is always willing to suggest a cocktail to suit your mood. While I miss Joe Scalissi singing Rat Pack standards on Fridays, the new DJ lineup is great and down tempo mixes are soothing and fitting.