Post #453474 by KreepyTiki on Tue, May 12, 2009 5:32 PM

And since we're on a nautical theme here on this thread, I'll re-post a few images of Marina Del Rey's vintage (60's) and gorgeous The Warehouse...

Sven pointed out that House Of Blues clearly "stole" their design vibe from this place.

And, speaking of the Svenster :wink: , here're two of his lovely Warehouse images...

Hard to get decent pics inside 'cause it's SO bloody dark. GREAT for ambiance. NOT great for photography...

See what I mean?

Actually, it wouldn't take a whole lot to transform The Warehouse into a first class tiki palace, what with the lagoon out front complete with flaming tiki torches, and all the float-lights, etc. And it would take even less work to make it a quasi-tiki/nautical fusion place.

Heck, it already HAS a token tiki presence inside with two quasi-tiki poles. Here's one of 'em...

Frankly I'm just grateful this classic slice of 60's restaurant goodness is still there and in excellent condition. When I went there recently for the first time, my jaw dropped. Having grown up in L.A. in the 60's I thought HOW did I manage to miss THIS place? It was like stepping into a vintage restaurant time machine!

Cheers & Mahalos :drink: :tiki: