The MONKEY’S PAW — Two (Opposable) Thumbs Up!

Where were we again? Springfield, Oregon? All I knew is that we were somewhere east of Eugene. I had looked … Continue reading The MONKEY’S PAW — Two (Opposable) Thumbs Up!

My ‘Last Call’ at Bay Area Tiki Bars (For Now…) Part 2-San Francisco (TONGA ROOM, LAST RITES, ZOMBIE VILLAGE)

The second day of our little whirlwind of tiki bar hopping, started off with Eric and I (Erich stayed home) … Continue reading My ‘Last Call’ at Bay Area Tiki Bars (For Now…) Part 2-San Francisco (TONGA ROOM, LAST RITES, ZOMBIE VILLAGE)

My ‘Last Call’ at Bay Area Tiki Bars (For Now…) Part 1-East Bay (TIKI TOM’S, KONA CLUB, and FORBIDDEN ISLAND)

For years, my friend Eric (a big tiki fan, himself) in Costa Mesa has wanted to travel to the Bay … Continue reading My ‘Last Call’ at Bay Area Tiki Bars (For Now…) Part 1-East Bay (TIKI TOM’S, KONA CLUB, and FORBIDDEN ISLAND)

TIKI TOM’S…Tiki LOVE at First Sight

Several weeks ago, I was looking up the social media of some of my favorite modern tiki idols (SHAG, Tiki … Continue reading TIKI TOM’S…Tiki LOVE at First Sight

One Last Trip on THE SINKING SHIP

It only just opened a short while back–and I have only recently just visited it for the first time. But … Continue reading One Last Trip on THE SINKING SHIP

Post (Mid?)-COVID Tiki in Los Angeles

Los Angeles may be one of the greatest places to visit if you are planning a tiki safari. After all, … Continue reading Post (Mid?)-COVID Tiki in Los Angeles

Finally! It’s post(mid?)-pandemic tiki time!

It’s been a long, dry, tiki-free 2020 and early 2021. By late spring, with people getting vaccinated, it seemed as … Continue reading Finally! It’s post(mid?)-pandemic tiki time!

Oakland’s KONA CLUB: The best lil’ underrated tiki bar in the Bay Area

When tiki enthusiasts flock to the East Bay, they tend to settle at Alameda’s Forbidden Island or Trader Vic’s flagship … Continue reading Oakland’s KONA CLUB: The best lil’ underrated tiki bar in the Bay Area

THE SINKING SHIP sets sail

Bakersfield, California is an up and coming tiki hot spot. Who’d have guessed? Coconut Joe’s, a beach-themed eatery, has been … Continue reading THE SINKING SHIP sets sail

Getting my tiki on in San Diego: FALSE IDOL, GRASS SKIRT, FORBIDDEN COVE, and BALI HAI

Last October, a friend and I headed for San Diego. He was going to visit family members down there. I … Continue reading Getting my tiki on in San Diego: FALSE IDOL, GRASS SKIRT, FORBIDDEN COVE, and BALI HAI