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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

History, Tiki11 Comments

Early Modern Tiki: What the Tiki Re-emergence Looked Like

December 15, 2016December 15, 2016 Humuhumu

I’ve seen several articles in the last couple of years claim that tiki bars have been revived by the craft cocktail scene. It may have been … Continue reading Early Modern Tiki: What the Tiki Re-emergence Looked Like

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Clifton’s Pacific Seas Is Almost-Open in Downtown L.A.

November 3, 2016November 8, 2016 Humuhumu

At last, the long-awaited day is approaching: Clifton’s Pacific Seas has started to be used for special invite-only events, and is currently slated to be open to the … Continue reading Clifton’s Pacific Seas Is Almost-Open in Downtown L.A.

Food, History, Perfect Tiki Bar, Tiki17 Comments

The Dying Art of the Flaming Pu-Pu Platter

September 15, 2016September 16, 2016 Humuhumu

A few weeks ago, I got a message from a friend who was visiting Los Angeles. Where, she wondered, could she take her 15-year-old nephew so … Continue reading The Dying Art of the Flaming Pu-Pu Platter

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Canada’s The Beachcomber Restaurants

February 19, 2016February 19, 2016 Humuhumu

The United States had plenty of chains of Polynesian restaurants operating during the ’60s: Trader Vic’s, Don the Beachcomber, Kon-Tiki Ports, Kona Kai. The other day, I … Continue reading Canada’s The Beachcomber Restaurants

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