Post #461479 by Buster on Sat, Jun 13, 2009 2:26 PM

I guess we may have to agree to disagree on this one.
I still feel it was kind of a personal attack and when you really look at what he was saying he is a total tiki fan. The article wasn't about the place in question but about tiki drinks along with a pocket sized history of tiki that he nailed, with the exception of mislabeling the drink, he needs a slap on the hand for. When he was talking to Beach Bum Barry, he totally nailed why tiki drinks got so bad for a while and what you should be demanding of your cocktail. There is a lot I agree with in his intro (even though slightly high handed, meant as a joke that didn't work) I mean tiki is escapism in its purest and most unashamed form. I might even go along with the kitsch side too because tiki should be fun and not take itself to seriously. As for universal appeal, yea with people that aren't all tied up in how cool they are so that was helpful too.
So he really said a lot of good things that would play with a lot of people.
A man that can speak to what a Mai Tai should be is ok in my book.