Post #187169 by Humuhumu on Sat, Sep 17, 2005 4:01 AM

"Dear Penthouse Forum,

I'd heard before of masterful bartenders, men who could reduce grown women into puddles of yielding gelatin with their liquor-handling prowess, but I thought I was immune. I never thought that it would be possible, but it happened to me. I walked into the San Francisco Trader Vic's, and there, behind the bar, was the bartender of my dreams -- sleek, efficient, with quick hands that betrayed a knowledge of how to please a woman...."

MARTIKI IS A BARTENDER AT THE SAN FRANCISCO TRADER VIC'S

Yes, the frickin' scamp has been keeping a secret -- for the past 3 months, he's been learnin' the trade at the San Francisco Trader Vic's, and when we arrived for Happy Hour before the Tiki Art Two show, we were all shocked to find that he was serving as our ever-lovin' bartender that evening. 3 months! In case you missed it:

MARTIKI IS A BARTENDER AT THE SAN FRANCISCO TRADER VIC'S

I know that there might be some of you who haven't experienced the unbridled joy of an evening at the Foggy Grotto or Novato Grotto, Martiki's home bars, but here's what you need to know: Martiki has had a passion for drinkmaking for quite some time now, particularly a passion for Getting It Right. He's exactly the sort of guy you want behind the bar when you're ordering the sort of complicated concoction we all love, and he's exactly the sort of guy that Trader Vic's needs behind the bar. It's win-win all around. Again, for those who might be slow on the uptake:

MARTIKI IS A BARTENDER AT THE SAN FRANCISCO TRADER VIC'S

So, how's about startin' to meet up there more regular-like?

But first and foremost, let's congratulate Martiki, 'cause this is an exciting thing, but even more so, the Trader Vic's organization, for hiring the right man for the job.

Congratulations!

Critiki - Ooga-Mooga - Humu Kon Tiki

[ Edited by: Humuhumu 2005-09-17 14:37 ]