Post #414968 by TIKI-RAY on Thu, Oct 23, 2008 12:25 AM

Well we had a great time and the place was packed to the gills . The fire marshall kept kicking folks out of the bar and back to the dining room .( I bet he can walk in anytime and get a great table ) I dont drink anymore but everyone said the drinks were tasty and STRONG . The sample platters going around the room were absolutely delicious as well .It was funny to see Cindy and Tom Arnold get into a little conversation and she even was tempted to pinch his butt. He said "Go ahead " but she backed off and giggled . Andy and Doug were gracious hosts and introduced us to several people there . Cheryl Crane personally complimented me on my tiki and even got my business card . I was honored just to meet her . She told me that she loves that tiki is coming back strong . What a classy lady too. It was too hard to take pics because of the crowds though . It reminded me of the Planet Rooth opening night . I know I have a tiki in there but I was so impressed with the New Guinnea masks and carvings all around . Ben did a great job and he should be proud . His work starts at the main entrance , through the bar and restaraunt and winds its way upstairs . It was kinda hard to tour the place leisurely because of the crowd but I really didnt mind when Joe Walsh accidentally bumped into me .Doug told me he was going to send me some high rez. pics of my tiki to post so Ill wait for those .There also is a HUGE picture in the bar of the original saltshaker photographed on canvas and nicely framed too. Yes this place is not totally tiki but I loved it anyways .

Tiki-Ray is a carver in So. Cal. since 1985. All his work is freehanded and very Unique.Signed and finished to last. I have an oldschool tiki style that I get a lot of compliments on . Contact me at tikiray.com and myspace.com/tikiray1....Thanks,Tiki-Ray

[ Edited by: TIKI-RAY 2008-10-23 00:29 ]