Comments on: Tikifying Your Holidays

By: Chrome Towel Radiator

Chrome Towel Radiator — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:39:00 +0000

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By: Kari Hendler

Kari Hendler — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:07:40 +0000

Aloha Kevin!
I wrote this article for Fall/Winter ’08 issue of “Tiki Magazine”. I’ve been a regular contributer to that fine publication since it’s beginning. I hope it inspired you! Ohhhhh, and Easter is coming! I have a lot more fun to share! Come to think of it, there really isn’t ANY holiday that can’t benefit from a little Tikifying!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:23:41 +0000

Hello Guru, what entice you to post an article. This article was extremely interesting, especially since I was searching for thoughts on this subject last night.

By: Kari Hendler

Kari Hendler — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:19:50 +0000

Mahalo (ie: thank you), Liz! I had fun writing and photographing this piece!

By: liz

liz — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:58:33 +0000

Love it! Great post and pics!!

By: Kari Hendler

Kari Hendler — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:39:26 +0000

Tiki road trips are a guaranteed GOOD time! (I’ve done several!) Before you hit the road, make sure to get James Teitelbaum’s book, make sure your driver stays sober and log onto Tikicentral.com to find out even more amazing things about Tiki — the art, the social events, roadtripping, etc.! Much aloha to you!

By: IShakeItUp

IShakeItUp — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:49:39 +0000

Thank you, Kari! I will check them out. I love a good Painkiller, too. Had my first one on the island of Tortola in the Caribbean and have been out of pain ever since. I can’t wait to take a “Tiki Road Trip” now I’ll just have to find a driver…

By: Kari Hendler

Kari Hendler — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:42:12 +0000

Aloha, "IShakeItUp"! Thank you for your very lovely comment. I'm glad you liked the article! Los Angeles had a plethora of great Tiki bars back in the day: The Luau, Kelbo's, Tonga Lei, the original Don the Beachcombers... Today, the best Tiki drinks in Los Angeles (my opinion) can be found at the Tiki Ti and The Purple Orchid. The old Trader Vic's in Beverly Hills closed, but reopened in a smaller, poolside version in the same hotel. They kept their bartenders from the old place, so the drinks are decent, but the atmosphere is blah. Great Tiki atmosphere can be found at Bahooka, but I haven't found the drinks to be very yummy. But definitely go there for the atmosphere! The "new" Luau restaurant in Beverly Hills has no association with the "old" Luau, but Jeff "Beachbum" Berry recreated their original drinks, so YES, you should go there and sample them. In particular "The Lei", which is minty and unique. If you only have time for one Tiki bar in L.A., though, make it the Tiki Ti, and have a "Painkiller" for me! There is still quite a bit of Tiki in Los Angeles, if you know where to look. Feel free to write me again, or check out James Teitelbaum's "Tiki Road Trip" book for an abundance of information!

By: IShakeItUp

IShakeItUp — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:11:19 +0000

Kari, you’re the best. Can’t wait to see what Tiki magic you bring to all the holidays. Would love to know of some good tiki bars in the Los Angeles area.