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Tag Archives: South Florida
The Hukilau 2018 recap: Photos and video from social media
The Hukilau: June 6-10, 2018, at the Pier Sixty-Six Hotel & Marina and The Mai-Kai restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. Featuring: Bands: The Black Flamingos, Czarna Wolgastar, The Disasternauts, The Exotics, Gold Dust Lounge, The Intoxicators, Los Straitjackets, The Madeira, The … Continue reading →
Posted in 2018, Events, Hukilau, South Florida | Tagged Fort Lauderdale, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, King Kukulele, Lemon Hart, Mai-Kai, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, rum, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, South Florida, Swanky, The Intoxicators | Leave a comment
Photos: The Mai-Kai updates bar menu, adds classic ‘lost’ cocktail
A new cocktail menu made its debut on May 17 in The Molokai bar at The Mai-Kai, marking first update to the classic tropical drink lineup since 2014. Related: The Okole Maluna Society: The Mai-Kai Cocktail Guide | See all … Continue reading →
Posted in Art, Cocktails, Cocktails, Culture, History, History, Mai-Kai, Restaurants, Rum, Tiki mugs | Tagged Beachbum Berry, cocktails, Fort Lauderdale, Mai-Kai, Mariano Licudine, Molokai bar, rum, South Florida, Suffering Bastard | Leave a comment
The Hukilau 2018 symposiums to include Disney Imagineer, Tiki on TV
Updated Feb. 8, 2018 Polynesian Pop has always been deeply ingrained in American culture, from Tiki’s mid-century heyday through today. This symbiotic relationship will be explored in colorful detail during special symposiums at The Hukilau, the 17th annual Tiki weekender … Continue reading →
Posted in 2018, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Disney World, Events, Events, Events, Events, Events, Film, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Resorts, South Florida | Tagged Angie Pontani, Brother Cleve, cocktails, Disney World, Fort Lauderdale, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, Kyle Barnes, Mai-Kai, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Nani Maka, Okole Maluna Cocktail Academy, Pier 66, Polynesian Resort, Ron Ferrell, rum, South Florida, Swanky, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki Diablo, Tiki Tony, Tom Fowner, Trader Sam's, Walt Disney World, Will Anders, Wreck Bar | Leave a comment
The Hukilau 2018 tickets on sale now: More bands, more bars, more Tiki!
Updated Feb. 8, 2018 The Hukilau gave its loyal fans a New Year’s treat by announcing an expanded lineup for the East Coast’s largest Tiki-themed event, giving its regular “villagers” early access and discounts on tickets. The general public can … Continue reading →
Posted in 2018, Art, Cocktails, Culture, Events, Events, Events, Events, History, History, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Music, Photo galleries, Recipes, Rum, South Florida | Tagged allspice liqueur, Angie Pontani, Angostura, Ayme Harrison, Bahia Cabana, Barney West, Beachbum Berry, Black Flamingos, Bob Thornton, Brother Cleve, cocktails, Crazy Al Evans, Critiki, Czarna Wolgastar, Daniele Dalla Pola, Dave Levy, Death or Glory, Demerara rum, Dirty Dick, Don The Beachcomber, Donella Vitale, Eekum Bookum, El Dorado rum, falernum, Flask and Cannon, Fort Lauderdale, Foundation Tiki Bar, Frankie’s Tiki Room, Garret Richard, Gold Dust Lounge, Hidden Harbor, Hukilau, Humuhumu, Ian Burrell, Joe Vitale, King Kukulele, Los Straitjackets, LuXotica Lounge, Mai-Kai, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant, Marie King, Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid, Martian Denny Orchestra, Martin Cate, Miami Rum Renaissance Festival, Mireille Thornton, Molokai bar, Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica Quartet, Mutiny on the Bounty, Nu Lounge Bar, Nu Nui Nui, O.F.T.D., Pagan Idol, Paul McFadyen, Pier 66, Plantation Rum, Polynesian Islander Revue, recipe, Rhum Barbancourt, Richard Oneslager, rum, Rum Island Pool Party, Rum Trader, S.O.S. Tiki Bar, Scotty Schuder, Skinny Jimmy Stingray, South Florida, surf, Swanky, The Exotics, The Intoxicators, The Madeira, The Royal Pacifics, Three Dots and a Dash, Tiki, Tiki Diablo, Tiki Kiliki, Tiki Tony, Tiki Tower Takeover, Tiki Treasures Bazaar, Tom Fowner, Tonga Hut, Trailer Happiness, Will Anders, Wreck Bar, Yankee Clipper | Leave a comment
Photos: Monstrous mayhem at the ninth annual Hulaween party at The Mai-Kai
Slip and the Spinouts scared up some monstrous mayhem at the ninth annual Hulaween party at The Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale. Living up to the theme “Monster Tiki Party,” the band and guests rocked for more than six hours on … Continue reading →
Posted in Cocktails, Events, Events, Events, Events, Mai-Kai, Music, Photo galleries, Restaurants, South Florida | Tagged Appleton, Fort Lauderdale, Hulaween, Last Rites, Mai-Kai, Molokai bar, Robert Jimenez, Rum Barrel, Slip and the Spinouts, South Florida | Leave a comment
Spirited mash-up: Rum Renaissance Festival moves next door to The Hukilau in Fort Lauderdale, creating ultimate rum and Tiki weekend in June 2018
After nine years in Miami-Dade County, the country’s largest celebration of cane spirits is moving up the coast to link up with the East Coast’s most esteemed gathering of Polynesian Pop and Tiki enthusiasts. June 2018 promises a monumental mash-up … Continue reading →
Posted in 2018, Cocktails, Events, Events, Hukilau, Mai-Kai, Rum, Rum festivals, South Florida | Tagged Boy Drinks World, Broward County Convention Center, cocktails, Dave Broom, Fort Lauderdale, Fwaygo Rum, Hukilau, Ian Burrell, Mai-Kai, Martin Cate, Molokai bar, Oriol Elias, Pier 66, Plantation Rum, Richard Oneslager, Robert Burr, Robin Burr, rum, Rum Renaissance Caribbean Cruise, Rum Renaissance Festival, Rum XP Awards, Smuggler's Cove, South Florida, Tiki Tower Takeover | Leave a comment
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 and 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, 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
