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.

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!

It is coming up on a year since I first met Ray Wyland. Through his website and YouTube vlog, he … Continue reading (Tiki With) RAY WYLAND: An Appreciation

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

I live on an island. Unfortunately, it’s not a tropical island. Instead, it’s in the Pacific Northwest. Whidbey Island has … Continue reading THE GRUESOME GROTTO: Take A Tiki Sneaky Peeky At My Home Bar In Progress!

A while back, my friend (Tiki With) Ray Wyland called and told me that he’d discovered a tiki bar somewhere … Continue reading THE LUCKY STAR: What Do You Mean There’s A Home Tiki Bar Near Me!?!

Tiki Kon is fast approaching. Having never been to any tiki event or convention before, this one in nearby Portland, … Continue reading CORAL CLUB: I Got Lei’d For A Dollar…And Left With A Smile!

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?

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!