The Oldest Tiki Bar In the World
It’s a question that comes up every now and then, and it’s a fun one to puzzle over… which currently operating tiki bar is the oldest? … Continue reading The Oldest Tiki Bar In the World
Category: History
New York City 1977: Polynesian Dining at Hawaii Kai
Critiki member ronsteve has added a souvenir photo, and its folder, to the Critiki listing for Hawaii Kai in New York City. This photo was taken … Continue reading New York City 1977: Polynesian Dining at Hawaii Kai
Saturn Room Brings Tiki Back to Tulsa, Oklahoma
A few months ago, the Saturn Room opened in Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Brady Arts District. It’s owned by Noah Bush, John Gaberino and Jeremy Reed, who have combined their … Continue reading Saturn Room Brings Tiki Back to Tulsa, Oklahoma
What Is a Tiki Drink?
Tiki drinks are on the rise, but what are they, really? Before I tell you about tiki drinks, let’s go over something bigger: tropical drinks. Tropical drinks … Continue reading What Is a Tiki Drink?
Who Wants to Open a Tiki Bar in San Bernardino?
My last article had a brief mention of Trader Island in San Bernardino, which intrigued reader Paul Christian Vasquez, who had not heard of it before. … Continue reading Who Wants to Open a Tiki Bar in San Bernardino?
What Music Was Played in Polynesian Restaurants and Tiki Bars?
Vintage postcards let us see what Polynesian restaurants looked like, menus let us see what they were eating, recipes let us taste what they were drinking, … Continue reading What Music Was Played in Polynesian Restaurants and Tiki Bars?
Clifton’s Cafeteria Finally Reopens Today… But No Tiki Yet
After a years-long closure for refurbishment and renovation, Clifton’s Cafeteria (now just “Clifton’s”) finally reopens today. There have been a few weeks of private preview events … Continue reading Clifton’s Cafeteria Finally Reopens Today… But No Tiki Yet
