CHUNTIKIS — What Did I Stumble Into?

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of visiting The Kon-Tiki Room in Oakland, CA. I had been to its … Continue reading CHUNTIKIS — What Did I Stumble Into?

DA TIKI HUT–Could A Tiki Butterfly Be Emerging From Its Cocoon?

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?

My birthday was coming up. It was looking to be a pretty lonely one again, since I really didn’t know … Continue reading My SHAMEFUL (TIKI) Birthday! (Oh my!)

As great as the tiki bar scene has developed these days, having a home tiki bar has become a convenient … Continue reading Visiting the ROCKING JELLYFISH LOUNGE — My First Home Tiki Bar Experience!

Sometimes I just get the urge to GO! When I heard about Wahi Hana, a new tiki bar in Vancouver, … Continue reading WAHI HANA — Welcome to a Great Alternative to the Portland Bars!

Though it opened 11 months ago, it was only recently I got to visit Zombie Village…and all I can say … Continue reading ZOMBIE VILLAGE in San Francisco: O*M*G!!!!!

(UPDATE: After 65 years in business, Oceanic Arts has closed.) A few weeks back, I headed down to Los Angeles … Continue reading Aloha from OCEANIC ARTS