I can totally relate to Todd and Michelle’s situation …
They live in an apartment in Hollywood and there’s not much room or, an extra room for that matter, to build a home tiki bar. Well, they built one anyway. It’s small, but it’s awesome! Here is their story …
Continue reading “Home Tiki Bar Spotlight #42 The Hollywood Lanai – Hollywood CA”
Tiki apartments were the rage back in the sixties during the height of the Tiki craze. Sadly most of these buildings were de-tikified, or left to disrepair as Tiki became an afterthought going into the 70’s and 80’s. It’s a shame because these buildings were so cool, and for the tenants living in them, a tropical escape was their home. I wish Tiki apartments would come back, and so does my friend Padraic. So he made one …
Continue reading “The Aloha House Apartments – Lake City (Seattle) WA”
It’s a story about the power of word of mouth…
It’s a long drive between Seattle and Portland. Three hours if you’re lucky! On the way up or down, depending on the direction, you’re going to need to stop to eat, so why not stop in for some pizza and beer at the Tiki Tap House?
The tiki scene isn’t just a boys club …
It’s filled with many talented women who are artists, bartenders, bar owners, tiki event organizers and so much more. Michelle Perez Hawkins (center) wanted to show the world these special ladies and created Ladies Who Tiki! Michelle is going to tell you all about it …
I love Frankl furniture and big tikis. Susan and Michael do as well! Not only do they have a Frankl couch and chair set, they also have a Frankl bar! The Crow’s Nest is also home to some very large Tikis carved by Bosko and Gone Tiki. This is just the beginning of what you’ll find in Susan and Michael’s place …
Continue reading “Home Sweet Tiki Home #5 The Crow’s Nest, Tacoma WA”
I haven’t experienced déjà vu in a long time but I did at Red Rum …
Continue reading “Tiki Bar Review #48 Red Rum – Bellingham WA”
McMenamins is known for restoring old, classic buildings but this time they built from the ground up …
Continue reading “McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge – Kalama WA”
The Tiki scene is growing in Ventura California thanks to people like Josh Papuzza. He bartended at Ventiki and went on to build his own home tiki bar called Tapu Tiki. Here is Josh’s story…
Continue reading “Home Tiki Bar Spotlight #41 Tapu Tiki – Ventura CA”
When George Koroneos isn’t writing for his blog: Cult Of George, he hosts a podcast called The Mai Tai Happy Hour, and I was a guest!
