Hale Tiki now closed...but will reopen soon - General Tiki

S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Sat, Feb 25, 2006 8:42 AM I know that in the early days of Hale Tiki, it seemed very on track to do well. On a objective point, I think there were things to change. #1) It needed seating at the bar. It's an important part of any bar. That's where you socialize and interact with each other and the bartender. #2) I think there was need for more than what it had a week after opening. That is, I think there was a certain emptyness to the place that a bit more decor could have cured. #3) I would have had live music in there every Friday and maybe Saturday night. Does not need to be tiki or any themed, just what gets people in the place. Kahiki Moon had hip-hop I think. No reason not to change the mood as the night goes on, or the week. Surf rock is always a winner. #4) Food, even just apps, would boost sales.

I know that in the early days of Hale Tiki, it seemed very on track to do well. On a objective point, I think there were things to change. #1) It needed seating at the bar. It's an important part of any bar. That's where you socialize and interact with each other and the bartender. #2) I think there was need for more than what it had a week after opening. That is, I think there was a certain emptyness to the place that a bit more decor could have cured. #3) I would have had live music in there every Friday and maybe Saturday night. Does not need to be tiki or any themed, just what gets people in the place. Kahiki Moon had hip-hop I think. No reason not to change the mood as the night goes on, or the week. Surf rock is always a winner. #4) Food, even just apps, would boost sales.

Post #217264 by Swanky on Sat, Feb 25, 2006 8:42 AM