THREE DOTS and a DASH and the BAMBOO ROOM. Uh…

Not long ago, I had a chance to go to Chicago! Wow! The Windy City! There is so much to … Continue reading THREE DOTS and a DASH and the BAMBOO ROOM. Uh…

Revisiting Tacoma’s Tiki Trio: DA TIKI HUT, OLD HANGOUT, and DEVIL’S REEF

The tiki scene in Tacoma, Washington is a healthy one. The city serves up three distinct spots to get your … Continue reading Revisiting Tacoma’s Tiki Trio: DA TIKI HUT, OLD HANGOUT, and DEVIL’S REEF

It is easy to see how tikiphiles can dismiss Da Tiki Hut in Tacoma, WA. At first glance, its mini-strip … Continue reading DA TIKI HUT–Could A Tiki Butterfly Be Emerging From Its Cocoon?

Being a transplant from California to Washington is really hard for a tikiphile. Although I was living in a tiki … Continue reading INSIDE PASSAGE: My New Favorite Tiki Bar ISN’T a Tiki Bar. WHAT!?!

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