Post #472061 by TikiPhil on Mon, Jul 27, 2009 8:46 AM

More so than a tiki bar, a tiki restaurant needs

1. Earth, i.e. lava rock, moai,
   2.. Wind, i.e. exotica music,
2. A water feature - i.e. waterfall, indoor rain, fountain,
3. A fire feature - this could be a mini hibatchi, torches, fire pit, etc.
4. Whimsical gods and terrifying beasts, i.e. tikis and mugs
5. Astronomcal layout and other temple fundamentals, i.e. tapa cloth, bamboo trimmings,
6. Magic potions and other communal brews.
7. Sacraficial meals of outstanding tastes all arranged exoticly,
8. Appropriately dressed ambassadors of the religion, i.e think how the Old Beverly Hills Trader Vics servers used to dress,
9. Eye candy, plain and simple, i.e. nets outriggers, glass bulbs, war clubs, etc.

This formula works and has mass appeal.

I can think of a certain chain that has embraced certain aspects of this list and is doing quite well.

Rainforest Cafe? They have at least 8 on this list.

[ Edited by: TikiPhil 2009-07-27 08:48 ]