To Tiki or Not to Tiki? That is the question. - General Tiki

T thejab Grand Member (1 year) Tradewinds Apartments, Alameda, CA Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2992	T thejab Posted posted on Thu, Oct 28, 2004 11:14 AM On 2004-10-27 14:51, tikijackalope wrote: Half a tiki...but then, I'm in Kansas. I would agree that location is a big factor. Living in California, we have so many original tiki spots. So, if I want to have the experience I'm going to choose the Tonga Room or Trader Vic's over the Bamboo Hut or Conga Lounge. And when in LA, I'm going to make a point of visiting the Tiki Ti or the Bahooka over the Lava Lounge or Purple Orchid. Given the choice I would rather have the original. But if I were in Kansas I would be thrilled if a place like the Conga Lounge opened there. So I can see how it must be difficult for places like the Purple Orchid to compete for business. I appreciate their committment and passion so I try to visit each new place once in a while to support them.

On 2004-10-27 14:51, tikijackalope wrote:
Half a tiki...but then, I'm in Kansas.

I would agree that location is a big factor. Living in California, we have so many original tiki spots. So, if I want to have the experience I'm going to choose the Tonga Room or Trader Vic's over the Bamboo Hut or Conga Lounge. And when in LA, I'm going to make a point of visiting the Tiki Ti or the Bahooka over the Lava Lounge or Purple Orchid. Given the choice I would rather have the original.

But if I were in Kansas I would be thrilled if a place like the Conga Lounge opened there.

So I can see how it must be difficult for places like the Purple Orchid to compete for business. I appreciate their committment and passion so I try to visit each new place once in a while to support them.

Post #122253 by thejab on Thu, Oct 28, 2004 11:14 AM