Post #433127 by bigbrotiki on Sun, Feb 8, 2009 8:55 AM

(Now to repeat, I am not saying these sculptures ARE Tiki)

Stone guardian by the side door

The original sign:

Front door door pulls:

entrance lobby and restrooms:

Side room with Aztec idol art:

A closer look, to appreciate the burlap wallpaper (the chandelier is NOT original, I would say):

Let's turn to the small bar in the back, which, as it used to be custom, has its own side entrance:

And a cool modernist idol mural at the end. But what is this, below the idol image?

Well if it isn't the "Surf Goddess" Tiki, printed on Val Surf T-shirts and made into a mug at the Tiki Tikis Japan!
..and as statue at "The Polynesia", Seattle, (in TIKI MODERN on page 249)

And what is that offering on her head? Well, "Arturo's" logo idol cocktail napkins, of course:

And while we are at it, let's pick up the logo matchbook, too:

Now they don't use these items because they are "hip" or something. They simply never stopped making them!
(And no, they do NOT have logo mugs, menus or swizzles!)

The Surf Goddess seamlessly blends with more Pre-Columbian back bar statuary:

Back in the dining rooms, a map mural:

Friends enjoying the atmosphere:

And the piece de resistance, the atrium in the middle of the restaurant:

Last not least, my "Julius Shulman" shot :) :

I hope some of you share my enthusiasm for this time warp. Now if considering going there, keep in mind that we do not visit these places for the food (which is fine, just mediocre) and that my photos tend to glamorize. :)

[ Edited by: bigbrotiki 2009-02-08 09:30 ]