Tiki mug situation at the Mai Kai. What's the deal? - General Tiki

D donhonyc Tiki Socialite The Quiet EAST Village Joined: Jan 13, 2003 Posts: 1197	D donhonyc Posted posted on Tue, Dec 25, 2007 10:03 AM On 2007-12-25 07:39, Chip and Andy wrote: You're right, the Mai-Kai gift shop has to cast a very large net which translates into very little shelf-space for the stuff 'we' want. And, specifically to the Mugs.... Tiki Farm can only make so many mugs at a go and the Mai-Kai sells them as fast as they get them. Most of the 'regulars' there have a sort of standing order to get first crack at whatever makes it in whenever it makes it in. And, the Mai-Kai is working with two other distributors for the Rum Barrels and Mara-Amu (that is the one with the Mai-Kai on the back) mugs. The problem is both are made in China (or Japan, can't remember) and shipping is literally on 'the slow boat from China.' And, they get sold or used or broken as fast as they arrive. Add to that loss due to Field-Collection and you wind up with your Rum Barrel served in a large Brandy Snifter. That isn't a total loss since the Barrel is typically 18 ounces and the glass is 24 ounces which means more Rum Barrel for you. Keep going to the Mai-Kai. Keep asking for stuff. Keep the Tiki Faith. Those three will make it all possible. A healthy dose of patience helps too. This is all true, and good to hear as well. The night I went, (Dec. 23rd) around 6:30, the Molokai Lounge was pretty empty which made me a little concerned. I felt better when I saw that the main dining room was full for the show. I don't get to the Mai Kai often. Maybe twice a year when I come down to visit family. Believe me, wish it could be more. Alot of my old friends back in Ft. Lauderdale have moved away, and my Dad isn't a big fan of the Mai Kai, so I literally went this time...by MYSELF which was totally fine, had a good time anyway. Depending on the circumstances, I usually have people to go their with, but this time it had to be solo, and I wasn't going to leave the area without visiting. The only drawback was that I couldn't drink as much as I wanted because I was driving. I had one Mai Tai, and one virgin Mai Tai and that was it. I wouldn't want to get behind the wheel after drinking like five Mai Kai cocktails.

On 2007-12-25 07:39, Chip and Andy wrote:
You're right, the Mai-Kai gift shop has to cast a very large net which translates into very little shelf-space for the stuff 'we' want.

And, specifically to the Mugs.... Tiki Farm can only make so many mugs at a go and the Mai-Kai sells them as fast as they get them. Most of the 'regulars' there have a sort of standing order to get first crack at whatever makes it in whenever it makes it in.

And, the Mai-Kai is working with two other distributors for the Rum Barrels and Mara-Amu (that is the one with the Mai-Kai on the back) mugs. The problem is both are made in China (or Japan, can't remember) and shipping is literally on 'the slow boat from China.' And, they get sold or used or broken as fast as they arrive. Add to that loss due to Field-Collection and you wind up with your Rum Barrel served in a large Brandy Snifter. That isn't a total loss since the Barrel is typically 18 ounces and the glass is 24 ounces which means more Rum Barrel for you.

Keep going to the Mai-Kai. Keep asking for stuff. Keep the Tiki Faith. Those three will make it all possible.

A healthy dose of patience helps too.

This is all true, and good to hear as well. The night I went, (Dec. 23rd) around 6:30, the Molokai Lounge was pretty empty which made me a little concerned. I felt better when I saw that the main dining room was full for the show. I don't get to the Mai Kai often. Maybe twice a year when I come down to visit family. Believe me, wish it could be more. Alot of my old friends back in Ft. Lauderdale have moved away, and my Dad isn't a big fan of the Mai Kai, so I literally went this time...by MYSELF which was totally fine, had a good time anyway. Depending on the circumstances, I usually have people to go their with, but this time it had to be solo, and I wasn't going to leave the area without visiting. The only drawback was that I couldn't drink as much as I wanted because I was driving. I had one Mai Tai, and one virgin Mai Tai and that was it. I wouldn't want to get behind the wheel after drinking like five Mai Kai cocktails.

Post #351190 by donhonyc on Tue, Dec 25, 2007 10:03 AM