Category Archives: Restaurants

Photos: Demerara rum flows at The Mai-Kai’s magical retro event featuring The Atomic Grog

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Hurricane Hayward

The Atomic Grog was pleased to present a special happy-hour talk about “Demerara Rum: The Mai-Kai’s Secret Weapon” during The Mai-Kai Takeover event on Jan. 19, presented by the Magical Tiki Meet-Up and Retro Rekindled. Continue reading →

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Event preview: 2019 Tiki Bingo season kicks off at The Mai-Kai

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Hurricane Hayward

Tiki and bingo: Two things that go great together. The South Florida chapter of the Fraternal Order of Moai has proven that to be true over the past five years with a popular and ongoing series of monthly charity events at The Mai-Kai. The non-profit Tiki fraternal group kicks off its 2019 season tonight. Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Events, Events, Events, Events calendar, Mai-Kai, Restaurants, South Florida, The Tiki Times | Tagged Fraternal Order Of Moai, Lemon Hart, Mai-Kai, Tiki Bingo | Leave a comment

Magical Tiki Meet-Up special event: ‘Demerara Rum – The Mai-Kai’s Secret Weapon’

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated Jan. 30, 2019 Mahalo to everyone who turned out to our talk on Lemon Hart and Demerara rum, plus all the festivities at The Mai-Kai Takeover from the Magical Tiki Meet-Up and Retro Rekindled. The rum raffle raised $275 … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, History, History, Mai-Kai, Restaurants, Rum, South Florida | Tagged Bob Thornton, Dave Levy, Demerara rum, Don The Beachcomber, Magical Tiki Meet Up, Mai-Kai, Mariano Licudine, Mireille Thornton, Retro Rekindled, rum | 1 Comment

The Hukilau 2019 updates: Hotel room parties are back, The Surfrajettes return to The Mai Kai, plus more

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Hurricane Hayward

Announcements last week included this year’s featured artist, plus countdown parties at Miami Rum Congress in February and The Mai-Kai in March featuring The Surfrajettes. Now, we have exclusive news that The Hukilau will be hosting its first guest room parties in nearly a decade. Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, Art, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events calendar, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Restaurants, South Florida, The Tiki Times | Tagged Bahia Cabana, Bai, Beachbum Berry, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, Miami Rum Congress, Pier 66, Richard Oneslager, Surfrajettes, The Hukilau | Leave a comment

A cure for your holiday hangover: All the Miracle pop-up cocktails, reviewed and ranked

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Hurricane Hayward

Nobody has perfected the Christmas pop-up concept quite like Miracle, from the decor to the music to the food – all spearheaded by each individual location under the guidance of Cocktail Kingdom. For 39 days, Miracle on Rosemary and Miracle on Delray Beach from Death Or Glory served up delicious craft cocktails that feature obscure, esoteric ingredients but also don’t take themselves too seriously and appeal to a broad audience. Check out our reviews and rankings of all the drinks on the 2018 Miracle menu. Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Events, Events, Restaurants, Reviews, Rum, South Florida | Tagged absinthe, Aquavit, Ayme Harrison, Barbados rum, Batavia Arrack, Beachbum Berry, cachaça, Christmas, craft cocktails, Death or Glory, Greg Boehm, Miracle, Miracle on Delray Beach, Miracle on Rosemary, Miracle pop-up, O.F.T.D., Old Fashioned, Plantation Rum, tequila | 2 Comments

Event preview: The Hukilau 2019 in Fort Lauderdale, June 5-9

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Hurricane Hayward

The Hukilau returns for its 18th annual Tiki weekender in June, serving up five days of immersive rum-fueled experiences at the Pier 66 Hotel & Marina and The Mai-Kai restaurant, both 62-year-old landmarks in sunny Fort Lauderdale. Continue reading →

Posted in 2019, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Photo galleries, Restaurants, Rum, South Florida | Tagged Brother Cleve, Daniele Dalla Pola, Death or Glory, Disasternauts, Fort Lauderdale, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, Los Straitjackets, Mai-Kai, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Nu Lounge Bar, Okole Maluna Cocktail Academy, Pagan Idol, Pier 66, Polynesian Islander Revue, Rum Island Pool Party, The Hukilau, The Intoxicators, Tiki Tower Takeover, Tiki Treasures Bazaar | Leave a comment

The Tiki Times: Full 2019 events calendar now available!

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Hurricane Hayward

Announcing The Atomic Grog’s updated calendar for all the major events across the world of Tiki culture. This list includes rum events, plus modernism, surf music, Disney and other happenings of interest to the Tiki community. Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Culture, Disney World, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events calendar, Festivals, Food, History, Hukilau, Music, Other Florida, Restaurants, Rum Renaissance Festival, South Florida, The Tiki Times | Tagged Adventureland Day, Arizona Tiki Oasis, California Rum Festival, Chicago Area Tiki Tour, Chicago Rum Festival, Hi-Tide Summer Holiday: Asbury Park, Inuhele, Magical Tiki Meet Up, Miami Rum Congress, Modernism Week, New York Rum Festival, Ohana: Luau at the Lake, Rum Renaissance Festival, Southern Surf StompFest, Tales of the Cocktail, The Hukilau, The UK RumFest, Tiki Caliente, Tiki Kon, Tiki Oasis, Viva Las Vegas | Leave a comment

The Year in Tiki 2018: Recap all the top events with photos and video

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Hurricane Hayward

Which events did you attend in 2018? Take a look a look back at the top happenings in the Tiki, rum and surf music worlds. Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, Art, Culture, Disney World, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events calendar, History, Hukilau, Music, Other Florida, Photo galleries, Restaurants, Rum Renaissance Festival, South Florida, The Tiki Times, Video | Tagged Asbury Park Surf Music Festival, California Rum Festival, Chicago Rum Festival, Circa Caliente, Huka Pele Tiki Weekender, Inuhele, Makahiki: A Night of Tiki, Malihini Tiki Festival, Modernism Week, New York Rum Festival, Ohana: Luau at the Lake, Rum Renaissance Festival, Surf Guitar 101 Convention, Surfer Joe Summer Festival, Tales of the Cocktail, The Hukilau, The Hula Hop, The UK RumFest, Tiki Caliente, Tiki Kon, Tiki Oasis, Viva Las Vegas | Leave a comment

Festive ‘Miracle’ pop-up bar expands in South Florida, worldwide

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated Dec. 20 Who says the Christmas spirit is a thing of the past? In the cocktail world, it’s been growing exponentially since the unwrapping of the “Miracle” pop-up bar concept in 2014 in New York City. Palm Beach County … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Events, Events, Food, Photo galleries, Restaurants, South Florida | Tagged Ayme Harrison, Christmas, Cocktail Kingdom, Death or Glory, Miracle, Miracle on Delray Beach, Miracle on Rosemary, Sweetwater | 2 Comments

The Mai-Kai digs up old friends for 10th annual Hulaween party

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Hurricane Hayward

Hulaween, South Florida’s Tiki-inspired and retro-themed Halloween bash, celebrates its 10th anniversary at The Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, Oct. 26, with a “Back from the Dead” reunion party. NEW: Hulaween 2018 photos on Facebook The Atomic Grog’s gallery … Continue reading →