Seattle’s modern tiki offerings have tended to be on the oddball side—but this newest venture looks to be oddball in fun ways. On the Hiyu is … Continue reading Pau Hana Lounge, Seattle’s New Tiki Bar on a Boat
The first and last time most of us built a volcano, baking soda and vinegar were involved. This project is much cleaner, and much more impressive. … Continue reading How to Build a Volcano, Raspberry Pi Style
After being closed for about a month, Hula Hula has completed the move to its new Capitol Hill location, and today is the Grand Re-Opening. Hula Hula’s old … Continue reading Hula Hula Is Back in Seattle
Pretty ding-danged excited about this one, folks. Critiki is now including locations that have been announced, but have not yet opened. I’ve long wanted to provide … Continue reading New Feature: “Coming Soon” Tiki Locations
Every now and then I get asked about towns in need of a tiki bar. Often, I’m asked by someone who is dreaming of opening one, and is flexible … Continue reading Tiki Deserts: Towns That Need Tiki Bars
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
A flicker of lovely new tiki comes just as a second Seattle tiki bar is now facing closure due to property redevelopment. Back in September, it was … Continue reading Tiki Come, Tiki Go in Seattle
It’s here! North Shore Lagoon, the tiki bar and swimming pool found within McMenamins new Anderson School complex, which opened yesterday. (Critiki News had a preview … Continue reading North Shore Lagoon Now Open North of Seattle
The building that houses Seattle’s Lava Lounge, and the two adjacent parcels, are part of a proposed redevelopment project. Included in the project is the nearby, … Continue reading Seattle’s Lava Lounge Targeted for Redevelopment
Critiki member rvictor shared a number of vintage images from his collection showing the entry to the Seattle Trader Vic’s from the time it opened in … Continue reading The Progression of the Seattle Trader Vic’s Facade
