Monthly Archives: September 2011

Disney World celebrates 40 years of mid-century magic

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Related: A taste of paradise comes to Epcot Food and Wine Festival Previous: Disney World’s updated Enchanted Tiki Room has retro feel Disney World is still cool at 40 thanks to retro artists Shag, Kevin & Jody Walt Disney World … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: No monkeying around, this is one fine Banana Daiquiri

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

See below: Our Banana Daiquiri review | Official Mai-Kai recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide I remember the anticipation vividly. It was mid-2010. My new copy of Beachbum Berry Remixed had just arrived via Amazon, and I tore open the package … Continue reading →

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A taste of paradise comes to Epcot Food and Wine Festival

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Official sites: International Food and Wine Festival | Epcot | Walt Disney World Related sites: The Disney Food Blog | Facebook: Epcot Food and Wine Festival Fans One of the best times to visit Walt Disney World is during a … Continue reading →

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Eclectic lineup of bands confirmed for 2012 Hukilau

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Previous posts: Annual Hukilau in South Florida moves from June to April Get Hukilau collectibles | Hukilau weathers many storms in 10 years Full Hukilau 2011 coverage from The Atomic Grog After announcing a date change to April 2012, organizers … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: Legacy of this classic drink runs deep

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

See below: Our Deep Sea Diver review | Ancestor recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide The Deep Sea Diver, one of the oldest and most distinctive tropical drinks at Fort Lauderdale’s Mai-Kai, can be traced back to the 1930s and tropical … Continue reading →

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Take 5: Artist Mike “Pooch” Pucciarelli

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Related: Pooch brings his surreal world to Howley’s with solo art show Welcome to the first in a series of short interviews with noted personalities involved in events, music, art, cocktails and Tiki/retro culture. These aren’t intended to be all-encompassing, … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: Special Planters Punch is tropical drink history in a glass

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated May 8, 2012 See below: Our Special Planters Punch review | Ancestor recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide The Planter’s Punch dates back 200 years and could be considered the template for every tropical drink that followed. The Mai-Kai’s strong … Continue reading →

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Mixed emotions: Monterey rises, Gold Coast falls

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Note: The Monterey Club has announced plans to close at the end of 2011. * Click here for updates If you were at The Monterey Club on Monday for the Nekromantix show or any of the other concerts this week, … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: A Blizzard of decadence

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

See below: Our Mai-Kai Blizzard review | Tribute recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide Ice cream drinks are often overlooked, especially at The Mai-Kai, where classic concoctions such as the Barrel O’ Rum, Jet Pilot and Zombie are the star attractions. … Continue reading →

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10 things you may (or may not) know about the Nekromantix

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Show info: Advance tickets, more | Facebook event Previous story: Psychobilly pioneers to christen ‘new’ Monterey Club on Sept. 5 If you’re a fan of psychobilly (the horror-themed bastard son of rockabilly), you should be well aware of the Nekromantix. … Continue reading →

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