The Mai Kai has been on my “To Do” Retro Roadmap list for ages, and I’m proud to say “We DID”! This east coast tiki temple has been wowing visitors to Fort Lauderdale Florida since 1956, and it certainly wowed us. Definitely on our top list of Retro Roadmap Recommendations!
I am quoting that great tiki [...]
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The Bahi Hut Is The Spot – Sarasota’s 1950’s Tiki Tradition
Posted in Classic Cocktails, Florida retro vintage, Retro Road Trip, Tiki, Vintage Food & Beverages, Vintage Signs, tagged 1950's, Bahi Hut, Best Western, FL, Florida, jingle, Mai Tai, Sarasota, Sneaky tiki, Tamiami Trail, Tiki, tiki drink on February 16, 2010 | 12 Comments »
I knew I had to get this post up soon, not only because next Thursday February 25th The Bahi Hut in Sarasota FL is celebrating its 55th Anniversary, but also so I could get this jingle out of my head (courtesy of a link on The Bahi Hut’s Facebook Page)
(Click the lyrics to hear what [...]
Ohana Luau at Tiki-rific Lake George NY June 2010
Posted in June 2010, New York State retro, vintage, Retro Inspired Events, Tiki, tagged hawaiian, Lake George, luau, ohana, Polynesian, prom, rum, Tiki, tiki event, tiki lifestyle, wahini on January 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Reading about this on my lunch break has got me all excited anticipating” Ohana 2010 – The Luau at The Lake” in Lake George NY – it promises to bring a fun weekend of tiki lifestyle and fashion to the New York Lakes region!
According to the website:
This Years OHANA Luau at the Lake is jam [...]
The Hukilau 2010 – Tiki -tastic in Twenty Ten!
Posted in Florida retro vintage, June 2010, Tiki, tagged 2010, Event, Florida, Hukilau, Mai Kai, Polyensian, Tiki on December 8, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Good news for tiki lovers everywhere – dates for the 9th annual / 2010 Hukilau in Fort Lauderdale, FL have been announced, and some really cool stuff is already on the schedule!
Shag meet and greet with 3 new paintings unveiled!
All new seminar from Jeff “Beachbum” Berry !
All new 2010 Kevin Kidney / Muntiki Hukilau mug!
A [...]
Jacob Stelman photo exhibit Philadelphia Athenaeum – Wonderful!
Posted in Tiki, tagged kona kai, Philadelphia, Tiki on October 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Shine On, China Moon Chinese Restaurant
Posted in Massachusetts retro, vintage, Retro Dining, Tiki, Vintage Food & Beverages, tagged American Chinese Food, Asian Food, authentic retro, China Moon, Chinese American food, Chinese buffet, Chinese Restaurant, Chinese Takeout, vintage restaurant on August 20, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Back in another life I actually lived in the apartments that back up to China Moon Chinese Restaurant in Stoneham MA. Many a night we’d come home from a rock show, inhale deeply the smell of Chinese food, and immediately place an order to pick up.
Times have changed for your hostess (for the better, I [...]
Tiki Oasis – The Original West Coast Tiki Weekend
Posted in California retro, vintage, Retro Inspired Events, Tiki, tagged 1950's, Burlesque, Retro, Retro Music, Tiki, Vintage Cars, Vintage Cocktail on May 14, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Tiki Oasis – August 13-16 2009 – San Diego CA
Hey all you Hodads and Surf Betties- don’t miss Tiki Oasis the only tiki event of its kind on the west coast!
Brought to you by the husband and wife team behind Tiki News Magazine, it aims to honor historic sites and celebrate all aspects of tiki [...]
Luau At The Lake – At The Only Surviving 60’s Tiki Resort In America
Posted in New York State retro, vintage, Retro Inspired Events, Tiki, tagged 1950's, 1960's, Fifties, Lake George, New York State retro, vintage, Polynesian, Retro, Sixties, Tiki, Vintage Vacation on May 11, 2009 | 7 Comments »
Sept 18-20, 2009 – Luau at the Lake – Lake George NY
A tiki weekend at retro vacation destination – what more could the retro roadtripper ask for?
Hosted by The Fraternal Order of Moai, the premier fraternal organization and social network for all men and women interested in tiki culture and the Polynesian pop era, The [...]
The Hukilau 2009- East Coast Tiki Event of the Year
Posted in Florida retro vintage, Retro Inspired Events, Tiki, tagged 1950's, Beachbum Berry, Event, Exotica, Fifties, Florida retro vintage, Ft. Lauderdale, Kitsch, Los Straightjackets, Mai Kai, Mid Century Modern, MidMod, Polynesian, Retro, Tiki, Vintage Accessories, Vintage Cocktail on May 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
June 11-14, 2009 – The Hukilau- Ft. Lauderdale FL
For the past 7 years The Hukilau has been the premiere tiki/polynesian pop festival on the East Coast!
Hostessed by co-founder Tiki Kaliki, this 3 day event brings tiki culture, fashion, music, drinks, and more together under one thatched roof– and what a roof! The roof belongs to [...]
North East Tiki Temple – Kowloon Restaurant
Posted in Massachusetts retro, vintage, Tiki, tagged A frame, American Chinese Food, Chinese, Chinese American food, Kowloon Restaurant, Polynesian, pu pu platter, Route 1, Saugus, Tiki on May 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Kowloon Restaurant – Saugus MA
In 1950 the Wong family established the Route 1 landmark Kowloon restaurant in Saugus MA and it is still going strong today.
Easily the most recognizable tiki destinations in New England, its mid century modern take on the exotic theme is a step back in time– floating staircases, indoor fountains, A-frames, thatched [...]
