Category Archives: History

FAU’s surfing exhibit closes with a splash

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Official sites: FAU galleries | Exhibit blog | Facebook page Previous post: Surfing rides new wave of interest thanks to FAU exhibit You have one last chance to check out the eye-catching exhibit of surf culture at Florida Atlantic University … Continue reading →

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Rums of The Mai-Kai: Legendary Lemon Hart returns to the promised land

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated May 15, 2012 See below: Mai-Kai Lemon Hart cocktails | “Dagger” cocktails | Appleton cocktails SPECIAL EVENT: ‘Mai-Kai Mixer’ on June 9 serves up cocktail flights, live music and DJ Related: Mai-Kai Cocktail Guide | Exclusive tour of The … Continue reading →

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Miami festival offers many lessons in rum appreciation

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

The surging popularity of rum was clearly evident at this year’s Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, which again doubled its attendance in its fourth year to more than 8,000 connoisseurs of the cane spirit. The festival was held April 16-22 at … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: This daiquiri is special in more ways than one

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

See below: Our Special Reserve Daiquiri review | Ancestor recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide The Mai-Kai’s Special Reserve Daiquiri is a throwback to another era with its classic recipe and flamboyant presentation in a frozen ice shell, a lost art … Continue reading →

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Hukilau rewind: A whirlwind weekend of tropical delights

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

* More photos and recaps: Facebook page | Facebook group * Press coverage: Special audio feature and story from NPR | Broward New Times photos * More coverage from The Atomic Grog * Coming soon: Official photos from Go11 Media … Continue reading →

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Polynesian Pop movie sneak peak and other Hukilau updates

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

The 2012 Hukilau will be held Thursday through Sunday, April 19-22, at The Mai-Kai and several Fort Lauderdale beachside hotels. Official sites: TheHukilau.com Facebook page | Facebook group | The Mai-Kai With Hukilau 2012 fast approaching, we have a couple … Continue reading →

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Beachbum Berry digs deep to unearth vintage Zombies, more ‘Potions of the Caribbean’

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Previous: Hukilau announces mug, cocktails, new rum sponsor | Full Hukilau coverage In the latter years of the 20th century, there were two eras: B.B.B. and A.B.B. Before Beachbum Berry, it was the dark days, when tropical drink mixology was … Continue reading →

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Surfing rides new wave of interest thanks to FAU exhibit

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Surfing Florida: A Photographic History – Traveling exhibition and book project at Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt Center Gallery runs from March 17 through May 12. Opening reception Friday, March 16. * Official FAU galleries site | Exhibit Facebook page | … Continue reading →

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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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