Post #319352 by uncle trav on Tue, Jul 17, 2007 4:01 PM

Well things are starting to come together. I received an e-mail from Bob and LeRoy at Oceanic Arts with some good information. They said the TMK was converted from an old coffee shop in front of the old Southgate Motel back in 69. No architect was involved as all the interiors were designed by Leroy Schmaltz himself and installed most of the decor himself with the help of a local cabinet shop nearby. They also enlisted the help of the Filipino bartenders to wrap wood tiles into frames. Bob stated that they never prepared professional plans but rather drew sketches to show the owners. They also stated the Tur Mai Kai was named in honor of the owners wife Turmy Lum. A BIG BIG thanks to Bob and LeRoy for all the information. Thanks