The Colorado Springs Independent wrote, “Apple, cherry, coconut, cola, grape, bubble gum and mango. Where are you? Outside a sno-cone stand? Melon, mint, orange, peach, pineapple, strawberry, fruit punch or vanilla. Is it an ice cream or gelato shop? Nope. Cognac, margarita, pia colada, rose. Oh, you’re at a bar. Actually, you’re lounging in front of a large water pipe at Hooked on Hookah, deciding which lovely flavor of smoke to imbibe. Thanks to the wise and hospitable Eshak brothers and their hookah joint, Colorado Springs now serves up one of the Middle East’s greatest passions. The smokin’ is smooth, the atmosphere carefree, and $8.50 to $10.50 buys a traditional or premium blend that’ll burn for the better part of an hour. Inhale, exhale, relax.” – MS, Colorado Springs Independent