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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

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My Tiki Bar Regrets

July 25, 2017July 25, 2017 Humuhumu

I regret that I never made it to the Aku-Tiki Room in Kewanee, Illinois. The Aku-Tiki Room was a spectacular bit of remote tiki, nestled in … Continue reading My Tiki Bar Regrets

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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

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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

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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

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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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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.

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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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