Post #174857 by Rum Numb Davey on Tue, Jul 26, 2005 1:07 PM

I ate there when I was doing a liquor consulting gig for the Halekulani Hotel. I had previously eaten at the one in Maui.
The disinterest and malaise of our waitress was a real turn-off. I spoke to the manager, and he responded by comping some drinks.
Nice gesture, but I was overall unimpressed with the food, as well. I do like Holden's mug, however..the "cheese" factor makes it cool to me.

I did have a decent burger in Maui, so I am dubbing the chain "Pair-O-Dice" instead of Paradise as it is a real crap shoot to dine there. By the way, I am quite dismayed by all the angst directed towards Jimmy B! I am no Parrot-head, but the man is a great American singer-songwriter. I did not care for the Dead, either, but I don't refute their contribution to the contemporary lexicon of American Music. I am no redneck, but I appreciate the fact that Jerry Jeff Walker wrote Mr. Bojangles.

I blame the public at large for the demise of Tiki Culture, as the fickle herd is easily stampeded and scattered. Tiki as style had a very substantial run, and for people who are not into it....too bad for them.
It is mellow, fun, and it provides escape. At 115 degrees here in Phoenix, I need all the balmy tropical breeze I can handle!