Post #102586 by Humuhumu on Mon, Jul 19, 2004 12:07 PM

I had the BEST time in Georgia! It completely exceeded my expectations.

I absolutely fell in love with the Atlanta Trader Vic's, it is my favorite of the Trader Vic's, and my second favorite polynesian restaurant after the Mai Kai. Hale Tiki was even better than the many already impressive photos we've seen. Brad & Basement Kahuna were wonderful hosts in Augusta (southern boys know how to make a girl feel special even when she isn't, and Brad & BK are no slouches at the art!), and Tiki Kiliki demonstrated yet again that no one throws a party like she does--the Atlanta Trader Vic's owes her a huge debt, and they seem to know it. It's a happy arrangement for all, especially us tikiphiles who get to reap the best rewards. Mahalo, mahalo, mahalo.

It was so nice to get to spend more time hanging out with Kava King & his wahine, Swanky (so happy to be your City of Refuge, my shoeless friend! it was the least I could do after you treated me to Sleepwalk), Rex Reverb, BK's friend Billy, Terry (sp?) and kane, the fabulous Haole Cats (I have much love for anyone who gives me an excuse to dance!), and last but never, ever least: pablus. Oh yes, pablus exposure on a regular basis is recommended for all TCers. Word is the Hoiti Toitis may be getting a dose soon.

Ah, grits. Between the redeye out & resulting jet lag, the drive out to Augusta & back, drinks at Hale Tiki and way, way more drinks at Trader Vic's, my belly just wasn't up to more than a taste of them. I liked 'em, though, and I look forward to giving them another go--perhaps with cornflakes crunched in, or some other adulteration that will amuse the locals. The biscuits, though--I already miss the biscuits quite terribly.

I even had a little vintage aloha wear luck! The dresses I bought are too big for me, so they'll get distributed to the Southern California Women's Tiki Auxiliary.

Pictures soon.

I had it all backwards -- the best bed is the one that's stumbling distance from Tiki-Ti, or the Mai Kai, or the Lagoon Room, or the Alibi, or the Kon Tiki, or...
Critiki

[ Edited by: Humuhumu on 2004-07-19 12:08 ]