THREE 9 LOUNGE—A Pleasant Surprise.
Tucked inside of the West Seattle Bowl, is the unexpected tiki oasis; Three 9 Lounge. A tiki bar in a … Continue reading THREE 9 LOUNGE—A Pleasant Surprise.
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TIKIPALOOZA: The Start of Tiki Season!
Early last February, Kevin (The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai) Crossman alerted me to something called Tikipalooza that was … Continue reading TIKIPALOOZA: The Start of Tiki Season!
THE FINK: It’s NOT Tiki, But Well Worth A Visit!
As is often the case, I find out about new bars coming out by following my favorite tiki designers on … Continue reading THE FINK: It’s NOT Tiki, But Well Worth A Visit!
Vintage in Vegas?: Visiting TIKI LEE’S TIKI SHOP
Many years ago, I recall scouring through the Critiki website, looking for any and all places tiki I might be … Continue reading Vintage in Vegas?: Visiting TIKI LEE’S TIKI SHOP
Ahoy, Matey: STRAY PIRATE Gets a Big Thumb’s, er…Paw’s Up!
Several months ago, noted tiki bar builder extraordinaire, Bamboo Ben, was posting images on his Instagram page of some new … Continue reading Ahoy, Matey: STRAY PIRATE Gets a Big Thumb’s, er…Paw’s Up!
The Dream is Over: A Quick Look at the Final Shindig for TIKI DREAMS
Tiki Dreams was an important and amazing, one-of-a-kind exhibit at the Napa Valley Museum Yountville that recently came to a … Continue reading The Dream is Over: A Quick Look at the Final Shindig for TIKI DREAMS
A Quick Visit to San Francisco’s LI PO…and a Bonus Visit with TIKI BOB!
Just after the beginning of the year, my friend Vye came to visit at my temporary home (my friend Erich’s) … Continue reading A Quick Visit to San Francisco’s LI PO…and a Bonus Visit with TIKI BOB!
TIKI TERRACE: Family-Run Ohana
It would be easy to dismiss Tiki Terrace as just a luau in a strip mall. That was what I … Continue reading TIKI TERRACE: Family-Run Ohana
KAHALA KOA is the Chicago area’s REAL “must-see” tiki bar.
This past fall, I had the opportunity to visit Chicago. As soon as I knew I was going, I started … Continue reading KAHALA KOA is the Chicago area’s REAL “must-see” tiki bar.
Have Yourself A Merry Little (Tiki Adjacent) Christmas (Pop Up): Experiencing MIRACLE at the FAT PIGEON
Not long after my recent arrival in the Bay Area for the winter, Kevin (The Ultimate Mai Tai) Crossman posted … Continue reading Have Yourself A Merry Little (Tiki Adjacent) Christmas (Pop Up): Experiencing MIRACLE at the FAT PIGEON
Monster A GoGo - The Tiki Tourist 