When Derek and Roxanne Weaver moved into their new home in Vista CA and saw an add-on that was by the pool, they knew what they had to do, they turned it into a tiki bar! They named their bar the South Pacific Room in honor of the event room at the Bali Hai of the same name. Here is their story …
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I’ve been to my share of Chinese restaurants but nothing compares to The Formosa Café!
There has always been a fascination for the exotic, the three biggest exotic locations being the South Pacific (Polynesia), Egypt and The Orient. When it comes to places that provide a full environment and experience, Chinese restaurants are right up there with Tiki bars. Looking back to my childhood, I believe my first exotic, full immersive experience was going to a Chinese restaurant with my aunt in Philadelphia. Continue reading “It Isn’t Tiki But Damn! #3 The Formosa Café – West Hollywood CA”
Mike Diabo has been playing surf music for a long time with his band Urban Surf Kings. (25 Years!) They are the longest running surf band is Canada. Not only can Mike play guitar, he can also play the ukulele. Mike decided to branch out on his own and do some ukulele driven exotica. Playing all the instruments, Mike released his album Ukexotic and it’s incredible! Here is Mike Diabo’s story …
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Strong Water takes Tiki in an entirely new and interesting direction . . .
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Scream for me Long Beach! The Bamboo Club!
If you’re of a fan of the metal band Iron Maiden, then you’ll get the reference, if not, I’ll just get down to business and tell you how much I like this tiki bar!
Continue reading “Tiki Bar Review #54 The Bamboo Club – Long Beach CA”
If crates and wooden boxes are your thing, then I got a place for you!
Continue reading “It Isn’t Tiki But Damn! #2 The Warehouse Restaurant – Marina Del Rey CA”
I feel like I’m in an old movie from the 40’s when I’m drinking at False Idol …
Continue reading “Tiki Bar Review #52 False Idol – San Diego”
Graffiti and Tiki, what a combination! Bobby Doran’s art, Graffitiki, combines elements of tiki with graffiti and a little bit of nostalgia thrown in for good measure. What makes Bobby’s art so special is that it pulls from the past, yet is still firmly planted in the present day. I could totally see Graffitiki painted on the sides of buildings just like Banksy work, but it’s tiki! Here is Bobby Doran’s story …
Back in the late 40’s, Thor Heyerdahl made his epic voyage across the Pacific Ocean on his balsa raft called the Kon Tiki. I’m guessing Thor Heyerdahl never thought about someone opening up a tiki bar based on his amazing journey, but in 2017, that’s exactly what happened! My good friend Kevin Crossman paid a visit to The Kon-Tiki and came back with this incredible write up. I’ll let Kevin take it from here …
Who would have thought that having asthma as a kid would be the first step on the road to building your own home tiki bar! For Scott Parker, this is the case and this is his story …
Continue reading “Home Tiki Bar Spotlight #46 Comrade’s Grotto – Long Beach CA”
