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The Mai-Kai renovations, April 2023: Bora Bora building comes down as restoration efforts pick up steam
Take a wild ride on the Tropical Thunder Express from Pooch and Tiki Farm
The Hukilau announces lineup of 17 guest Tiki bar teams at June 2023 event
South Florida gets double shot of eclectic and exotic music from Jake Shimabukuro, Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Behind the scenes at The Mai-Kai as restoration ramps up in 2023
The Hukilau 2023 preview: 21st Tiki weekender in June is nirvana for cocktail fanatics
BREAKING NEWS: The Mai-Kai officially begins work on first phase of $8.5 million renovation projects
BREAKING: New Don the Beachcomber locations launching in Florida, up to 15 planned across Southeast
Top 10 Tiki stories of 2022 include legends lost, hope for the future
Modern rum revolution hits the beach for Miami Rum Congress

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NEW ON THE BLOG ... The Mai-Kai renovations, April

Tune in to Spike’s @thehukilau pre-party featuri

Tune in to Spike’s @thehukilau pre-party featuring the Black Magic tonight! … Posted @withregram • @thehulagirls Tonight on Spike's Breezeway Cocktail Hour I'm joined by two of my gogo dancers and we revisit the incredible Black Magic cocktail as per @theatomicgrog recipe!

The episode premieres on YouTube.com/Thehulagirls at 6:30pst with the pre-party starting on IG Live at 6. The Breezeway After Dark party for Patreon members happens after the premiere on Zoom!

Thanks to everyone who joined us last night for @t

If you appreciate creative, inventive, alternative

If you appreciate creative, inventive, alternative music then you'll want to follow my talented wife on her Instagram page - @violetmusikrecordings - and listen to all of her amazing songs. We appreciate your support!

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Join us tomorrow night for @thehukilau warmup part

This may be the last chance to pick up Oceanic Art

This may be the last chance to pick up Oceanic Arts history, direct from the source. … Posted @withregram • @oceanicarts56 OCEANIC ARTS WAREHOUSE SALE: Don’t miss your last chance to own a piece of OA. Tools | Crates | Machinery | Decor | Polynesian artifacts and more.

Friday, June 9 | 4pm - 8pm
Saturday, June 10 | 9am - 3pm
Sunday, June 11 | 9am - 3pm

Cash preferred
Must take items | No shipping | No holding
No pre-sale pricing

we’re busy hustling to get it ready…
so sadly we won’t be able to answer questions … but we can’t wait to see ya there!

Get in line early!

#oa #vintagetiki #oceanicarts #leroyschmaltz #tikibar #godfathersoftiki #collector #disney #disneytiki

Mai-Kai refurbishments, May 2023 update No. 2 - Ca

The Tropical Thunder Express mugs from @pooch_art

Plan your summer with The Tiki Times event calenda

We're excited to dive into @tropicalstandardbook b

NEW RECIPE: Our tribute to the Pooch Punch, a deli

It’s a real shame they ditched the iconic mid-ce

It’s a real shame they ditched the iconic mid-century design, but at least the Pier Top is coming back as a real lounge. … Posted @withregram • @piersixtysix Experience the timelessness of the Pier Top lounge – coming back to the Fort Lauderdale skyline in 2024.

Have a closer look (and see the fascinating history) at the link in our bio.

Soft opening tonight. We’re intrigued … Posted

Soft opening tonight. We’re intrigued … Posted @withregram • @permanentvacationfl Surprise! Link is in the bio! - 💀

NEW: Take a wild ride on the Tropical Thunder Expr

Counting down the days until the arrival of this g

Counting down the days until the arrival of this great new book … Posted @withregram • @tropicalstandardbook The Mai-Kai in Oakland Park, Florida, was built on the skills of a Don the Beachcomber alumnus, Mariano Licudine. Since there are no remaining Don the Beachcomber locations today, and as the menu has remained relatively stable since Mariano’s retirement, the Mai-Kai is a crucial case study into the nature of midcentury tropical cocktails.

Accordingly, the work of Mariano Licudine at the Mai-Kai permeates Tropical Standard. Our book is available for pre-order at your local bookstore or through the link in the bio.

Photo: @nschinco

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Mai-Kai refurbishments, May 2023 update No. 1 - In

Don’t miss this! … Posted @withregram • @ski

Don’t miss this! … Posted @withregram • @skinny_jimmy_stingray Thursday May 25! Come celebrate with us the release of @pooch_art Tiki Mugs ! @eatdrinkatdriftwood is having a Pre-Hukilau party courtesy of @theatomicgrog 🗿🍹🎼

What do you do with extra lime juice so it doesn't

What do you do with extra lime juice so it doesn't go to waste? Make a big jug of Jasper's Secret Mix, of course. Thanks to the late Steve Remsberg for snagging the recipe from Jasper LaFranc. Now it's time for a classic Jasper's Jamaican Planter's Punch, along with @garretjrichard’s new Planter's Potion (photo 2). And don't forget to order Garret's new book (with @mrbenschaffer), @tropicalstandardbook, at TropicalStandard.com ...

#jaspersmix #planterspunch #rum #jamaicanrum #worthypark #appletonrum #appletonestate #wrayandnephew #garretrichard

A well-deserved honor! … Posted @withregram •

A well-deserved honor! … Posted @withregram • @cafelatrovamiami Wow! What a night!? We are so honored to be in the Top 10 on North America's 50 Best Bars 2023 list! It’s amazing to be recognized, and we want to thank everyone who helped get us here. We are so grateful to our loyal and supportive customers and especially to the Miami cocktail community for inspiring us and for always showing up. To our team, this recognition is a testament to your dedication, talents and hard work.

We are thrilled that our very own Maestro Cantinero Julio Cabrera received the well-deserved ROKU INDUSTRY ICON AWARD! In accepting the award Julio shared, "First and foremost, I would like to thank my family for their unwavering support. Without them, this would not be possible. I would also like to thank the Latin immigrant community in Miami for their support and for allowing me the honor and privilege to represent my culture, my roots and the art of the Cantineros!"

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