Post #3332 by jukeboy56 on Fri, Jul 5, 2002 12:45 PM

Sorry about your disappointment, Tommy. But let's be realistic here. Do you, or anybody on this board think that a 1950's tiki lounge, or rat-pack sleaze lounge, that was truly authentic in every detail could bring in enough business to stay open? Sure, it would be great as a museum of tiki, or a place to film the occasional movie scene, or a super clubhouse for the Tiki Central tribe. But, it wouldn't stay open more than a month. I would love it if Taboo Cove were able to stay true to the genre, but I would rather see it open with crappy music than closed and the mugs and decor put back into storage somewhere.
Take what good you can find in a place. As far as Taboo Cove, don't go expecting so much and you'll actually enjoy what there is to see. The bamboo, tikis, awesome mug collection, pictures, memorabilia, Bosco carvings and Shag artwork next door make it well worth the trip. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Let's see, can I come up with any more cliches?
I think we tend to become so emmersed (sp?) in tiki culture that we expect every detail to be authentic, when it never will be. The only place you'll ever find a truly authentic 1950's tiki bar is in the 1950's. And even back then I'm sure some joker was playing the wrong kind of music on the jukebox.

Mark Cotton

I buy old poker chips from casinos and private gambling clubs anywhere.  

:drink:
Thank God the Tiki Bar is Open!

[ Edited by: jukeboy56 on 2002-07-05 12:47 ]