Post #368944 by sputnikmoss on Mon, Mar 24, 2008 12:21 PM

On 2008-03-24 03:19, Bongo Bungalow wrote:

On 2008-03-21 02:13, Mai Tai Greg wrote:
Hello, I'm Greg in Portland, Oregon. I have a dream and it's a tiki bar, and it's gonna be mine. I am an experienced bar manager and a refugee from the technology industry. There are two tiki bars here in Portland, the high-volume Alibi on Interstate Avenue, and the very well-executed Thatch on NE Broadway. Interestingly enough the proprietor of Thatch had the same idea that I had, quite independent of me, and implemented it well ahead of me about one year ago. Both of these bars are very different from one another, as mine will be different as well, and in another, as-yet-indeterminate part of town. I plan to use this site to get smarter as I gear up to follow my passion and I look forward to meeting some of you and receiving your wisdom and encouragement, and one day, pouring you something rum-based. Be well.

Never been to Portland. Can it really support three tiki bars? You've been in the bar business, so you know the difference between a dream and a business plan. The demand in the market for what is your personal dream will largely determine its success. Wish you only great things Greg!

I think it could work, something in mid SE would be perfect. If I won the lottery I would buy Chinese Village on 82nd and Washington.That horse shoe bar is perfect..with all of that bamboo just add tiki and you've got the perfect room. Of course you would have to shut down for renovations long enough for the 10am lushes and coke dealers to find a new home but hey it a dream!