New tiki bar opening in Pittsburgh - General Tiki

T tikibars Tiki Socialite Aku Hall, Chicago Joined: Apr 11, 2002 Posts: 2038	T tikibars Posted posted on Thu, Mar 27, 2003 11:39 AM Here's what I wrote about the place in my tome: "Tiki Bar, 2003 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA (412) 381-8454 Pittsburgh’s only Tiki temple was opened in a trendy south side neighborhood in autumn 2002, and is said to be designed after Columbus’s universally missed Kahiki (right down to the shell sinks in the washrooms). One enters the two-story building through a mammoth Tiki, to find a bar across from some booths. The rear of the room contains a dance floor, and the basement level is a non-smoking bar. The TiPSY Factor here is high, clearly a lot of thought went into this Tiki Bar. Two waterfalls and plenty of Tikis exist among the dense foliage. Two glass display cases house a pair of cannibals. These mannequins appear to have been repatriated from some amusement park side show. Their patina makes them all the more interesting and adds further authenticity to the Tiki Bar. A slate floor and thatched roofing complete the vibe. Drinks are in the $11 range, but each is matched to a different Tiki Mug, that is yours to keep. Outstanding! The owners also have a club called Volcano Lounge; this temptingly titled club is not Tiki, however."

Here's what I wrote about the place in my tome:

"Tiki Bar, 2003 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA (412) 381-8454

Pittsburgh’s only Tiki temple was opened in a trendy south side neighborhood in autumn 2002, and is said to be designed after Columbus’s universally missed Kahiki (right down to the shell sinks in the washrooms). One enters the two-story building through a mammoth Tiki, to find a bar across from some booths. The rear of the room contains a dance floor, and the basement level is a non-smoking bar. The TiPSY Factor here is high, clearly a lot of thought went into this Tiki Bar. Two waterfalls and plenty of Tikis exist among the dense foliage. Two glass display cases house a pair of cannibals. These mannequins appear to have been repatriated from some amusement park side show. Their patina makes them all the more interesting and adds further authenticity to the Tiki Bar. A slate floor and thatched roofing complete the vibe.
Drinks are in the $11 range, but each is matched to a different Tiki Mug, that is yours to keep. Outstanding!
The owners also have a club called Volcano Lounge; this temptingly titled club is not Tiki, however."

Post #28226 by tikibars on Thu, Mar 27, 2003 11:39 AM