Hula Hut, Tucson, AZ (restaurant) - Locating Tiki

S sputnikmoss Tiki Socialite Portland OR Joined: Jan 04, 2007 Posts: 294	S sputnikmoss Posted posted on Fri, Jul 31, 2009 12:31 PM Name:Hula Hut Type:restaurant Street:1811 S 6th City:Tucson State:AZ Zip: country:USA Phone:2-9584 Status:defunct Description: History: Per Vintage Roadside http://www.vintageroadside.com Known as a place to hear live jazz in the 1950s, legendary performer Anita O'Day sang at the Hula Hut as did "Queen of the Boogie" Hadda Brooks in 1957. From the descriptions that we've uncovered, the Hula Hut lived up to its name by featuring all of the tiki decor and drinks popular in the 1950s. A great North Coast Journal article written by Joseph Byrd sets the stage: "The Hula Hut's facade was bamboo, cluttered with flotsam and fishing nets; inside it was lit with torches...Primitive masks and "tribal" carvings were prominent, and tropical-themed fabrics festooned the booths. Hula girls were languorously draped around the printed menu, which featured exotic rum drinks, sweetened with fruit juices, flavored syrups and liqueurs. Beverages were usually served in equally exotic vessels, each with its garnish of fruit and oversized straw."

Name:Hula Hut
Type:restaurant
Street:1811 S 6th
City:Tucson
State:AZ
Zip:
country:USA
Phone:2-9584
Status:defunct

Description:
History: Per Vintage Roadside http://www.vintageroadside.com

Known as a place to hear live jazz in the 1950s, legendary performer Anita O'Day sang at the Hula Hut as did "Queen of the Boogie" Hadda Brooks in 1957.

From the descriptions that we've uncovered, the Hula Hut lived up to its name by featuring all of the tiki decor and drinks popular in the 1950s. A great North Coast Journal article written by Joseph Byrd sets the stage:

"The Hula Hut's facade was bamboo, cluttered with flotsam and fishing nets; inside it was lit with torches...Primitive masks and "tribal" carvings were prominent, and tropical-themed fabrics festooned the booths. Hula girls were languorously draped around the printed menu, which featured exotic rum drinks, sweetened with fruit juices, flavored syrups and liqueurs. Beverages were usually served in equally exotic vessels, each with its garnish of fruit and oversized straw."

Post #473316 by sputnikmoss on Fri, Jul 31, 2009 12:31 PM