#tikihistory

TODAY 2-4PM!! The authors of two books about the iconic Kahiki Supper Club (Columbus, 1961-2000) will be talking about and signing copies of the latest released last month. Learn how tiki became so popular in Ohio and meet 4 wonderful people in the process! They will have a limited amount of books for sale, cash preferred. To make it extra fun we’re showcasing a carving from the Kahiki for the first time since 2021, and will have a special bowl from a recipe in the book. - TU #tikiunderground #tiki #tikiohio #tikibar #tikihistory #kahiki #kahikisupperclub #columbus #cuyahogafalls (at Tiki Underground) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqNy7lkO8kv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

TODAY!! Open at noon to continue our 6th anniversary celebrations with two special cocktails featuring Bounty Rum & a new custom designed tiki mug by Eekum Bookum. From 2-4PM we have the 4 authors of the recently released Kahiki Scrapbook to sign copies and talk about Tiki Ohio history. We’ll serve a special drink from the book and have an original carving on display for the first time since 2021. From 5-8PM Cory Grinder Trio will take the stage! They were the last band to play when we closed our previous location and we’re honored to have them back. Escape and celebrate with us!! - TU 📷 @s.marescophotos #tikiunderground #tiki #tikiohio #tikibar #tikihistory #kahiki #kahikisupperclub #livemusic #corygrinder #columbus #cuyahogafalls (at Tiki Underground) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqNonAbgXE1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

...it will be back..... #maikai #tiki #reopen #tikihistory #polynesianpopculture (at Pleasure Tiki's) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpAwvL8uI4h/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

...our library for tiki research... #tiki #aloha #library #history #tikihistory #vintage #goodstories #knowledge (at Pleasure Tiki's) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ95Cc-uOpL/?utm_medium=tumblr

Check out this event from our good friend @polynesianpop ______________________________ Come join us for a fun and informative chat! Filipino Bartenders Influence on Tropical Drinks 🍹 w/ Adrian Eustaquio of Inside the Desert Oasis Room Join us for a chat about the original Filipino bartenders of Don the Beachcomber and how they contributed to and influenced Tropical Drinks in the early days of Polynesian Pop. This conversation benefits the Desert Oasis Room. Welcome presentation by Miss Tiki Oasis Di'Lovely. 🌺 @missdilovely Sunday Jan 10th, 11am PST Register in advance for this FREE webinar (see link on @tikioasis profile to register) #tiki #tikihistory #tikiculture #tikilife #polynesianpop https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ2QRlPJACC/?igshid=1r0bsunng5jp1

At long last made a pilgrimage to the freshly restored #tikibob in San Francisco today. It’s stood vigil on this corner for over 60 years, enduring countless establishments (painted over) long after its tiki bar incarnation. Serendipitously, the current tenant makes a mighty fine crepe and business was bustling this Saturday morning. #tikibar #tikihistory #sanfrancisco (at Honey honey cafe and crepery) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9u5-DolDMs/?igshid=1lqq2a390ttq6

#alohafriday Finally got my hands on one of those rare and coveted vintage @tradervicsworldwide “Trading License” souvenir placemats from Honolulu, Hawaii. This one’s dated 1955 and is in crispy clean shape save for three binder hole punches. A steal for a mere 10+ bucks. Good to know: “Mr. Kanaka cannot make love to his wahine at the post... what happens on the homeward voyage Trader Vic’s is not responsible.” #tiki #tikihistory #tradervics #tradinglicense #placemat (at Trader Vic's)

I don’t often shop on eBay and when I do it’s seldom by auction. I made an exception for this terrific newspaper archive photograph which reminds me of an Iwo Jima-esque raising of a tiki. This 1970 image shows the installation of one of two idols going into the Garden of the Gods within Galveston, TX’s Sea-Arama. This aqua park thrived from 1965 until 1990 when it was rendered obsolete by a nearby Sea World (and finally torn down in 2006). I especially like the authenticity of this historic (possibly one of a kind) relic; the newspaper column crop marks on the front, notations and press clipping on the rear. (swipe for details) Making this find extra satisfying was the week’s anticipation leading up to my $9.99 sole-bidder victory. #yass #seaarama #tiki #tikihistory #galveston #1970 (at Galveston, Texas)