Post #227866 by Humuhumu on Fri, Apr 21, 2006 11:21 AM

Pictures can't convey the best part about Forbidden Island -- the astounding drinks. The quality and variety is simply stupendous. My personal favorite is the Krakatoa, which tastes just like a Black Magic from the Mai Kai. The other favorites that I've tried so far include the Hawaii Kai Treasure, the Sidewinder's Fang, the Combover (served with souvenir comb!), and Martiki's own creation, the China Clipper.

But the pictures speak for themselves about Forbidden Island's jaw-dropping decor:

:down: Forbidden Island's sign, created by pariartspaul:

:down: The interiors were crafted primarily by Bamboo Ben and Martiki:

:down: The logo tiki was carved by Tiki Diablo:

:down: Several decor items came from now-gone tiki places such as The Lanai in San Mateo, Pago-Pago in Tucson, and the Kahiki in Columbus. These carved posts by Keigs came from the Kahiki Moon in Burlington, Vt.:

:down: The menu was created by Hanford Lemoore (the logo tiki drawing is by Tiki Diablo):

:down: The swizzles have "Forbidden Island" molded into them on one side, and the tiki head is molded on both sides:

:down: The napkin uses a logo design by Hanford Lemoore:

:down: A couple of drinks:

:down: Bartender Sonya, wearing a shirt with Tiki Diablo's logo tiki design embroidered by cynfulcynner:

:down: Some of the massive selection of rum and other premium spirits:

I believe this is the first time I've been to a new tiki bar that managed to have the feel and warmth of a place that has been around for decades.