Monthly Archives: February 2012

Heeeeeeere’s the rich history and lost stories of The Mai-Kai

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

The Hukilau will be held April 19-22 at The Mai-Kai and several Fort Lauderdale beachside hotels. Official sites: TheHukilau.com | Facebook page | Facebook group Previous posts: Artist profile: The Martian Denny Orchestra Tiki godfather Sven Kirsten added to Hukilau … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: The story of the Floridita Daiquiri rivals any novel

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated Feb. 28, 2012 See below: Our Floridita Daiquiri review | Official Mai-Kai recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide | The Derby Daiquiri: The Mai-Kai’s ‘$100,000 drink’ The Floridita Daiquiri, the legendary cocktail born in Cuba and reportedly consumed by author … Continue reading →

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Art shows bring to life the golden age of hip

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated March 31, 2012 Two art shows on the opposite ends of South Florida offer not only the sights but also a glimpse into the sounds and tastes of a bygone era when style and cool ruled our culture. These … Continue reading →

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What says ‘Tiki’ better than a drink served in a pineapple?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

It’s Tiki Month over at The Pegu Blog, which seems to have been taken over by Iago and Zazu, who were recently unceremoniously chased out of Disney World’s Enchanted Tiki Room. In honor of the Midwest’s frigid February, Ohio-based blogger … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: The Hidden Pearl reveals a long-lost craft

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated Feb. 22, 2012 See below: Our Hidden Pearl review | Ancestor recipe | Tribute recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide The Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale is not only keeping alive the tradition of classic Tiki cocktails, but also the lost … Continue reading →

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The Atomic Grog celebrates it’s first anniversary in April with the return of Dick Dale

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated April 2 This is the 100th posting on The Atomic Grog. It’s been nearly 10 months since the blog launched in late April 2011 with high hopes for bringing the coolest retro classic music to South Florida, along with … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: A one-of-a-kind (Chocolate) Snowflake

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

See below: Our Chocolate Snowflake review | Tribute recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide In the mood for an after-dinner drink that’s very non-traditional, or simply an alternative to straight-up ice cream? Look no further than The Mai-Kai’s Chocolate Snowflake. It’s … Continue reading →

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Hukilau artist profile: The Martian Denny Orchestra

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Previous: Tiki godfather Sven Kirsten added to Hukilau 2012 lineup Hukilau launches new website with full event details | Full Hukilau coverage Official sites: TheHukilau.com | Facebook page | Facebook group The Hukilau is the largest Polynesian Pop festival on … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: Jet Pilot soars over its ancestors with flying colors

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated May 15, 2012 See below: Our Jet Pilot review | Ancestor recipes | Tribute recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide Tiki bar pioneer Don the Beachcomber’s Test Pilot was one of the most copied drinks during the mid-century heyday of … Continue reading →

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Tiki godfather Sven Kirsten added to Hukilau 2012 lineup

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Previous: Hukilau launches new website with full event details | Full Hukilau coverage Official sites: TheHukilau.com | Facebook page | Facebook group More music and a very special guest speaker have been added to the lineup for the 11th annual … Continue reading →

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