Post #15349 by bongofury on Tue, Dec 3, 2002 9:27 PM

Aloha,

Found a matchbook for the Bora Bora (polynesian cuisine) in Encino, Ca that triggered somrthing in my tiki brain.

3-4 years ago I was called out to a home in Encino to install a new furnace. On arrival I was blown away by two large 4-5' tikis by the front door.

I asked the owner if he would like to trade part of the install for one or both tikis. He said he would think about it. When I finished he relayed the story of how he aquired them. A friend of his owned the restaurant and when it was closing, asked if he wanted them. He said he wasn't that into them but would hold them until he wanted them back. He was tempted to trade one of them but thought he should hang on to them for a while in case his friend wanted them back. I gave him my # and asked him to call me if he wanted to get rid of them. Still haven't heard from him.

One of the tikis had a speaker in it's mouth which he said was used to announce when a patron's table was ready.

Now I can't find his # or remember his address so I can't call him.

I am sad. At least I have the matchbook. Nice tiki on the cover. I will have to try to post a picture.

Anyone remember this restaurant?