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- The Hukilau 2017: Updated schedule, drawing and silent auction announced with exclusive prizes
- The Tiki Times – March 2017 Events Calendar: Shag art shows, Tiki bars and festivals, surf rock and more
- Exclusive: The Hukilau’s Tiki Tower Takeover to feature rum ambassador Ian Burrell, international flair
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Tag Archives: South Florida
The Mai-Kai is here to stay: 10 reasons why we love the historic South Florida restaurant
There’s no doubt that The Mai-Kai restaurant has had long-lasting appeal and success. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014 and celebrated its 60th anniversary in December, when it was honored by the Broward County … Continue reading →
Posted in Culture, History, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Restaurants | Tagged Beachbum Berry, Bob Thornton, cocktails, Critiki, Dave Levy, Deep Sea Diver, Don The Beachcomber, Fort Lauderdale, Hukilau, Kern Mattei, Kona Coffee Grog, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Mariano Licudine, Mark Rivera, Martin Cate, Mireille Thornton, Molokai bar, Mystery Drink, Mystery Girl, Pia Dahlquist, Polynesian Islander Revue, South Florida, Sven Kirsten, Swanky, Tiki | 1 Comment
The Hukilau 2017: Updated schedule, drawing and silent auction announced with exclusive prizes
LIVE COVERAGE: Recap, news, photos and video UPDATED The Hukilau: June 7-11, 2017, at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 and The Mai-Kai restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. Buy tickets now. * TheHukilau.com | Facebook: Page and Group | Twitter | Instagram … Continue reading →
Posted in 2017, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Restaurants, South Florida | Tagged Angie Pontani, Blue Hawaii, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Daniele Dalla Pola, Dead Rocks, Dirty Dick, DJ James Brown's Sweat, DJ Lounge Laura Taylor, Elvis, Flask & Cannon, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Fort Lauderdale, Hidden Harbor, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, King Kukulele, Mai-Kai, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Mermers, Miami Dade Reef Guard Association, Mike Skinner, Molokai bar, Nu Lounge Bar, Okole Maluna Cocktail Academy, Pagan Idol, Pier 66, Polynesian Room, Ron Ferrell, Rum Island Pool Party, S.O.S. Tiki Bar, Scotty Schuder, Sip 'n Dip, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, Slip and the Spinouts, Slowly Shirley, South Florida, Stolen Idols, surf, Surfrajettes, Swanky, The Hula Girls, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki Tony, Tiki Tower Takeover, Tom Fowner, UnderTow, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment
Exclusive: The Hukilau’s Tiki Tower Takeover to feature rum ambassador Ian Burrell, international flair
LIVE COVERAGE: Schedule, updates, news and photos The Hukilau, the East Coast’s largest and longest-running Tiki weekender, has confirmed an all-new lineup for one of its signature events during the 16th annual festivities in Fort Lauderdale in June. When the … Continue reading →
Posted in 2017, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Rum, South Florida, Tiki mugs | Tagged cocktails, Daniele Dalla Pola, Dirty Dick, Fort Lauderdale, Garret Richard, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Nu Lounge Bar, Pier 66, Richard Oneslager, rum, Scotty Schuder, Slowly Shirley, South Florida, Surfrajettes, Swanky, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Tony, Tiki Tower Takeover, Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Tom Fowner, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment
The Hukilau 2016 Day 2 photo recap: Savage Jungle Swimshow, Tiki Tower Takeover, Kickoff Party and Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Shag’s SkyLounge, After Party at Kreepy Tiki
Highlights and photos from the 15th annual Polynesian Pop weekender in Fort Lauderdale. The memorable second day included two special events in the 17th floor Pier Top Ballroom: The Tiki Tower Takeover featuring five top bar teams from around the … Continue reading →
Posted in 2016, Art, Cocktails, Events, Events, Events, Hukilau, Music, Photo galleries, Recipes, Rum, South Florida, Tiki mugs | Tagged All Day, All Static, angos, Beachbum Berry, Big Toe, Brian Miller, Captivation, Clee Sobieski, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Critiki, Disasternauts, Don Q rum, Ed Hamilton, Eric October, Fort Defiance, Fort Lauderdale, Funky Derelict, Harold Golen Gallery, Hukilau, Humuhumu, Jason Lee and the R.I.P. Tides, Jim Stacy, King Kukulele, Kreepy Tiki, Latitude 29, Lost Lake, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martin Cate, N! Satterfield, Orgeat Works, Paradise City, Paul McGee, Pier 66, plum syrup, Quiet Villagers, recipe, Rhum Barbancourt, Rhum Clément, Ron Diplomatico, rum, Sailor Jerry, Shag, Shag’s SkyLounge, Slip and the Spinouts, Smuggler's Cove, South Florida, Sunken Harbor Club, Tanduay rum, The Master Ninja, Tiki Diablo, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Mondays With Miller, Tiki Tower Takeover, White Zombie, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment
The Mai-Kai turns 60 with special history presentations, celebration
NEW: New giant carved Tiki added to outdoor garden in time for 60th anniversary Updated Dec. 24: Symposia Series sold out; get on the waiting list See below: Lost cocktails announced | Extended happy hour UPDATE: In a special 10-minute … Continue reading →
Posted in Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, History, History, Mai-Kai, Restaurants, South Florida | Tagged Appleton, Beachbum Berry, Bob Thornton, Book of Tiki, Critiki, Dave Levy, Don The Beachcomber, Fort Lauderdale, Kern Mattei, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Mariano Licudine, Martin Cate, Mireille Thornton, Molokai bar, Mystery Drink, Mystery Girl, Pia Dahlquist, Polynesian Islander Revue, Polynesian Pop, South Florida, Sven Kirsten, Swanky, Tiki, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Pop | 1 Comment
Update: The Hukilau tickets go on sale, co-founder Tiki Kiliki steps down
Updated June 2017 The Hukilau updates: Updated schedule, drawing and silent auction announced Preview Sunday’s finale: The Atomic Grog to explore 60 years of Tiki cocktail history Exclusive: Tower Takeover to feature rum ambassador Ian Burrell, international flair See below: … Continue reading →
Posted in 2017, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, South Florida | Tagged Fort Lauderdale, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Pier 66, rum, South Florida, Tiki Tony | Leave a comment
Photos: A hauntingly good time at historic Mai-Kai’s 8th annual Hulaween party
Approaching its 60th anniversary, Fort Lauderdale’s hallowed Mai-Kai got into the Halloween spirit with its eighth annual Hulaween party on Friday, Oct. 28. More than 100 costumed revelers packed The Molokai lounge for an evening of deadly tropical drinks and … Continue reading →
Posted in Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, History, Mai-Kai, Music, Photo galleries, Restaurants, South Florida | Tagged Appleton, Don The Beachcomber, Fort Lauderdale, Hulaween, Mai-Kai, Molokai bar, rum, Slip and the Spinouts, South Florida, Zula | Leave a comment
The Hukilau 2016, Day 1 photo recap: Pre-Party at The Mai-Kai, The Wreck Bar mermaid show
Highlights and photos from the 15th annual The Hukilau Polynesian Pop weekender in Fort Lauderdale. The opening day included the Smuggler’s Cove book signing and kick-off party at The Mai-Kai, plus the first of three exclusive swimshows from Marina the … Continue reading →
Posted in 2016, Art, Cocktail reviews, Cocktails, Cocktails, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Photo galleries, Recipes, Restaurants, Rum, South Florida, Tiki mugs, Video | Tagged Beachbum Berry, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Fort Lauderdale, Gold Dust Lounge, Hukilau, Kern Mattei, King Kukulele, Mai-Kai, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martin Cate, Molokai bar, Paul Roe, recipe, rum, Smuggler's Cove, South Florida, Spicy Hula Girl, Straw Hat Barmen, surf, Tiki Kiliki, Tom Fowner, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment
The Hukilau updates: High Tide party, rum sponsor rundown, merchandise preview and photos!
Updated June 30 On sale now: The Hukilau 2016 merchandise by Shag, inspired by The Mai-Kai NEW Photos: First exclusive day-by-day recap 15-year tributes: Tiki Kiliki’s memories | Video: The first 14 years Official sites: TheHukilau.com | Facebook: Page and … Continue reading →
Posted in 2016, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events, Food, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Photo galleries, Recipes, Restaurants, Rum, South Florida, Tiki mugs | Tagged Appleton, Barnacled Mermaid, Barney West, Beachbum Berry, Blue Chair Bay, Brian Miller, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Don Q rum, Ed Hamilton, Eekum Bookum, Flor De Cana, Florida Mermaid Rum, Fort Lauderdale, Gold Dust Lounge, Gubba Rum, Haitian Frolic, Hamilton rum, Hukilau, Humuhumu, Jason Lee and the R.I.P. Tides, Jim Stacy, Koloa rum, Kreepy Tiki, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martin Cate, MoaKai, Molokai bar, Otto von Stroheim, Paul McGee, Paul Roe, Pier 66, Polynesian Islander Revue, Raiders of the Lost Tiki Culture, recipe, Rhum Barbancourt, Rhum Clément, Ron Diplomatico, rum, Rum Barrel, Sailor Jerry, santer, Santeria Rum, Shag, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, Slip and the Spinouts, Smuggler's Cove, South Florida, St. John Frizell, surf, Sven Kirsten, Swanky, The Intoxicators, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Road Trip, Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Tikiyaki Orchestra, Tom Fowner, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment
Week in Tiki (March 16-31, 2016): Lost Lake fire and more Tiki bar news, event previews, Lemon Hart rum returning?
Late March was punctuated by upheaval in the Tiki bar world, including a fire at Lost Lake in Chicago and the confirmed closing of Trader Vic’s in Portland. We also have updates on the upcoming Pacific Seas in Los Angeles … Continue reading →
Posted in Art, Cocktails, Culture, Disney World, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, Mai-Kai, Miami Rum Festival, Music, Recipes, Resorts, Restaurants, Reviews, Rum, South Florida, The Week in Tiki, Tiki mugs | Tagged Ayme Harrison, Bamboo Ben, Brice Ginardi, Clifton's, Cocktail Nation, Cocktail Wonk, cocktails, Darren Long, Demerara Distillers, Dirk Daiquiri, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Ed Hamilton, False Idol, Fwaygo Rum, Gilligan's Island, Holden Westland, Honolulu, Hukilau, Jamaican rum, King Kukulele, Kon Tiki, Koop Kooper, Kreepy Tiki, La Mariana Sailing Club, Lemon Hart, Lost Lake, Mai-Kai, Martin Cate, Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, Midwest Rum Festival, Milan Guanko, Molokai bar, Ohana: Luau at the Lake, Pacific Seas, Paul McGee, Polynesian Resort, Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge, recipe, Robert Burr, Robin Burr, rum, Rum Minute, Rum Wreck Dive Bar, Sailor Jerry, Shea Hogan, Shelby Allison, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, South Florida, surf, Thor Heyerdahl, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki Delights, Tiki Farm, Tiki Kon, Tom Thordrson, Trader Vic's, VanTiki, Walt Disney World, Wicked Wahine, Will Viharo | Leave a comment
