Monthly Archives: August 2011

Mai-Kai cocktail review: Vintage rum breathes new life into Bora Bora

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated Oct. 16, 2012 See below: Our Bora Bora review | Ancestor recipe | Tribute recipe Related: Rums of The Mai-Kai: Legendary Lemon Hart returns to the promised land * Cocktail flights soar at Mai-Kai Mixer, reveal revolutionary use of … Continue reading →

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Annual Hukilau in South Florida moves from June to April

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Previous posts: Get Hukilau collectibles | Hukilau weathers many storms in 10 years Full Hukilau 2011 coverage from The Atomic Grog The annual gathering of the Tiki tribe in Fort Lauderdale, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary, will be moving … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: Trade in Vic’s Mai Tai for this classic

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated Nov. 20, 2012 See below: Our Mai Tai review | Tribute recipe Related: What could be Cooler than a Mai Tai history lesson? | Mai-Kai cocktail guide The Mai Tai has been recognized for more than 50 years as … Continue reading →

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Back to the future: Disney World’s updated Enchanted Tiki Room has retro feel

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Previous post: Disney World’s Enchanted Tiki Room will reopen with vintage show With much fanfare, Walt Disney World’s Enchanted Tiki Room was back in business this week after being closed since January due to a mysterious fire that precipitated a … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: Find out what makes the Shark Bite so Jawesome

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated July 26, 2012 See below: Our Shark Bite review | Ancestor recipe | Tribute recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide We continue our journey through dangerous waters this week with another of The Mai-Kai’s signature drinks, the Shark Bite. Considering … Continue reading →

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Disney World is still cool at 40 thanks to retro artists Shag, Kevin & Jody

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

See below: Shag’s Disney World 40th anniversary collection | Video Kevin Kidney & Jody Daily’s Disney World 40th anniversary collection Related: Enchanted Tiki Room will reopen Aug. 15 with vintage show It’s late 1972. I’m visiting my grandparents in South … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: Drink like a native with the deadly Shrunken Skull

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated May 25, 2012 See below: Our Shrunken Skull review | Ancestor recipe | Tribute recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide Our year-long expedition through the mysterious tropical drink selection at The Mai-Kai takes a dangerous turn this week with another … Continue reading →

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Disney World’s Enchanted Tiki Room will reopen Aug. 15 with vintage show

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Whatever (or whoever) started a fire in Walt Disney World’s Enchanted Tiki Room back in January may have inadvertently set off a chain of events that has corrected one of the biggest blunders in the history of theme park attraction … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: Robust flavors and potency are hallmark of 151 Swizzle

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated May 15, 2012 See below: Our 151 Swizzle review | Ancestor recipe | Tribute recipes Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide The 16 deadly drinks in the “strong” section are no doubt the stars of The Mai-Kai’s legendary cocktail menu. There’s … Continue reading →

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