Category Archives: Hukilau

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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Got Tiki trepidation? Here’s a Hukilau survival guide

Posted on April 18, 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 To the uninitiated, this week’s avalanche of Tiki culture, retro art and music, rum drinks … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: The Hukilau is worthy of its famous company

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated April 27, 2012 See below: Our Hukilau review | Tribute recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide | Latest news on the annual Hukilau event Like an ugly stepchild, The Hukilau drink at The Mai-Kai is often shunned in favor of … Continue reading →

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Audio slideshow flashback: Hukilau 2011 cocktail contest was a Barrel of fun

Posted on April 16, 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 Previous flashbacks: 2010 party features Shag | Los Straitjackets highlight 2009 Related posts: Polynesian Pop … 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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Audio slideshow flashback: Hukilau’s 2010 opening party reached a new level of overindulgence

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

The 2012 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 Other flashbacks: 2011 contest was a Barrel of fun | Los Straitjackets highlight 2009 … Continue reading →

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Audio slideshow flashback: Los Straitjackets highlight a rockin’ 2009 Hukilau

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

The 2012 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 Other flashbacks: 2011 contest was a Barrel of fun | 2010 party features Shag … 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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Hukilau update: Commemorative mug, classic cocktails, and a new rum sponsor

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Previous: Heeeeeeere’s the rich history and lost stories of The Mai-Kai Artist profile: The Martian Denny Orchestra | Sven Kirsten added to 2012 lineup Hukilau launches new website with full event details | Full Hukilau coverage Official sites: TheHukilau.com | … 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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