Monthly Archives: June 2012

Take 5: Rodney Mayo, guiding light of South Florida’s indie entertainment scene

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

To say the South Florida nightclub and restaurant scene would be a much more bland and boring place without Rodney Mayo would be a great understatement. From humble beginnings in 1987 at his Respectable Street Cafe in downtown West Palm … Continue reading →

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Old and new favorites take home South Florida “Best of” awards

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Last week’s special “Best of 2012″ issue of Broward / Palm Beach New Times recognized many of the area’s coolest places to eat, drink and hang out after dark. Among the winners are several Atomic Grog favorites worth noting: “Best … Continue reading →

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Cocktail flights soar at Mai-Kai Mixer, reveal revolutionary use of rums

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Related: ‘Mai-Kai Mixer’ shakes up South Florida with rockin’ retro cocktail party Lemon Hart returns to the promised land | Mai-Kai’s cocktail family tree Mai-Kai Cocktail Guide | Exclusive bar and kitchen tour The first “Atomic Grog Mai-Kai Mixer” on … Continue reading →

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‘Mai-Kai Mixer’ shakes up South Florida with rockin’ retro cocktail party

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated June 16, 2012 See below: See exclusive photos from the bash Related: Cocktail flights soar at Mai-Kai Mixer, reveal revolutionary use of rums Mai-Kai Cocktail Guide | Rums of The Mai-Kai The Mai-Kai’s Molokai bar was jumping on Saturday … Continue reading →

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Major changes in store for Disney’s Polynesian Resort?

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Rumors have swirled for years about the future of Disney’s Polynesian Resort, the 40-year-old iconic hotel and one of the Magic Kingdom’s two original resorts. Affectionately known as “The Poly,” this sprawling 39-acre homage to the South Seas was one … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai Cocktail Guide: Discover a fruitful and delicious tropical drink family tree

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated June 3, 2013 Related: Mai-Kai Cocktail Guide | Index of 80+ recipes Jump below: List of reviews and recipes | Latest updates on retired cocktails UPDATED While earning my Okole Maluna Society card by reviewing every cocktail on the … Continue reading →

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Lowbrow artists to roast the mouse at Fort Myers gallery

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Some of the top artists in the world of pop surrealism and lowbrow art pay homage to the world’s most famous mouse in a group show coming to Fort Myers this summer. The Greedy Mouse Group Show honors Disney’s icon … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: The Big Bamboo features big flavors, unique history

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

See below: Our Big Bamboo review | Official Mai-Kai recipe Related: Mara-Amu is a second generation classic | Mai-Kai cocktail guide Discover a fruitful and delicious tropical drink family tree This is the 52nd and final weekly review in our … Continue reading →

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