New Luau in Beverly Hills? - General Tiki

G gonegoannas Member Long Beach, CA Joined: Jan 28, 2008 Posts: 53	G gonegoannas Posted posted on Tue, Oct 28, 2008 6:57 PM On 2008-10-28 12:00, bigbrotiki wrote: I don't have to sit there to see that. Because Tiki has nothing to do with common sense, but all with Tiki sense. Again I will have to disagree here with you. Does a picture or two of Tiki-Ti give anybody a true feeling of what it is like to be there? If it does, why would any of us even need to go there? I could make a Mai Tai at home and stare at a photo of the Ti and it would be just the same! Part of a successful "Tiki Bar", in my opinion, is not only the decor, the cocktails, or the music but the ambiance. All these aspects, and more, coming together to create a unique experience. The vibe put off by the place, in other words. Some do it much better than others. I live about 10 minutes from a tiki bar and go there on occasion. The interior is fantastic. But I still rather take a 30 minute drive to Tiki-Ti. You can not compare the two as far ambiance, yet visually somewhat similar. No picture can give you a true representation of what it is like to be in a successful tiki bar. The Luau has done a great job, in my opinion, of presenting what may be considered an "upscale tiki inspired" restaurant. Is it Tiki as defined by YOU, maybe not. But perhaps it is Tiki none the less. Jeff

On 2008-10-28 12:00, bigbrotiki wrote:

I don't have to sit there to see that. Because Tiki has nothing to do with common sense, but all with Tiki sense.

Again I will have to disagree here with you. Does a picture or two of Tiki-Ti give anybody a true feeling of what it is like to be there? If it does, why would any of us even need to go there? I could make a Mai Tai at home and stare at a photo of the Ti and it would be just the same!

Part of a successful "Tiki Bar", in my opinion, is not only the decor, the cocktails, or the music but the ambiance. All these aspects, and more, coming together to create a unique experience. The vibe put off by the place, in other words. Some do it much better than others. I live about 10 minutes from a tiki bar and go there on occasion. The interior is fantastic. But I still rather take a 30 minute drive to Tiki-Ti. You can not compare the two as far ambiance, yet visually somewhat similar.

No picture can give you a true representation of what it is like to be in a successful tiki bar.

The Luau has done a great job, in my opinion, of presenting what may be considered an "upscale tiki inspired" restaurant. Is it Tiki as defined by YOU, maybe not. But perhaps it is Tiki none the less.

Jeff

Post #415997 by gonegoannas on Tue, Oct 28, 2008 6:57 PM