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The Art of Tiki: Jordan Reichek’s Collection of Rare Mid-Century Polynesian Pop

October 1, 2017October 4, 2017 Humuhumu

This is part two of three in a series about the upcoming The Art of Tiki show in Los Angeles at La Luz de Jesus gallery. … Continue reading The Art of Tiki: Jordan Reichek’s Collection of Rare Mid-Century Polynesian Pop

History, Tiki1 Comment

The Mai-Kai Book Is a Thing You Need

August 2, 2017 Humuhumu

Tim “Swanky” Glazner’s book all about the Mai-Kai came out at the end of last year. He’s about to embark on a big West Coast tour … Continue reading The Mai-Kai Book Is a Thing You Need

History, Tiki10 Comments

Hilton Hawaiian Village Server Outfit

May 1, 2017 Humuhumu

My friend Oran Scott of San Francisco’s Relic Vintage sent me a fun text message recently. He’d come across a sweet little vintage outfit, a Mandarin-style top … Continue reading Hilton Hawaiian Village Server Outfit

History, Tiki3 Comments

Interview with Humuhumu for the Educational Drinking Show

April 13, 2017 Humuhumu

The folks at Anchor Distilling Company (Alan Kropf, specifically) interviewed me for their Educational Drinking Show. Here’s 35-or-so minutes of me talking about why I think … Continue reading Interview with Humuhumu for the Educational Drinking Show

History, Tiki6 Comments

The Women of Tiki

March 8, 2017March 8, 2017 Humuhumu

Today is International Women’s Day, and the day of the general strike by women. I seriously considered taking down Critiki and Ooga-Mooga for the day. Honestly, I … Continue reading The Women of Tiki

History, Tiki2 Comments

Pagan Idol Location Was Once a Tiki Bob’s

March 3, 2017March 3, 2017 Humuhumu

Very exciting San Francisco history discovery by HopeChest over on Tiki Central: 375 Bush in San Francisco, the current address of Pagan Idol, was once a … Continue reading Pagan Idol Location Was Once a Tiki Bob’s

Add-a-Thon, History, Tiki4 Comments

Critiki Add-a-Thon Results

February 16, 2017February 16, 2017 Humuhumu

The Critiki Add-a-Thon is now complete… Critiki now has 38 more locations, and thanks to your generosity, Planned Parenthood has 2,570 more dollars! Here is the … Continue reading Critiki Add-a-Thon Results

Drinks, History, Tiki8 Comments

A Voodoo Grog Story

February 5, 2017 Humuhumu

A telling sign of the current state of tiki: last night at Pagan Idol, I was served a Voodoo Grog in an actual vintage Voodoo Grog … Continue reading A Voodoo Grog Story

History, People, Tiki5 Comments

Witco Founder William Westenhaver Has Passed Away

January 10, 2017January 10, 2017 Humuhumu

William Westenhaver, the creator of Witco, passed away on December 14, 2016. Witco literally changed the face of tiki with his avant garde carving style. His rough, … Continue reading Witco Founder William Westenhaver Has Passed Away

History, News, Tiki1 Comment

The Alibi in Portland Changing Hands

December 30, 2016December 30, 2016 Humuhumu

Per the Portland Mercury, Portland’s longest-standing tiki bar, The Alibi, is changing management. Partners Warren Boothby and Marcus Archambeault are taking over from the White family, who have … Continue reading The Alibi in Portland Changing Hands

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