R.I. P. The Reef Bar & Welcome Tropics Restaurant/Congo Room Bar! - General Tiki

B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 11:28 PM Paul. I really appreciate you tenacity in watching out for this place. I mean I lead the very first tour of the Tropics Motel as part of the Palm Springs Lounge Bus Tour in 1994(...or was '96?), and in 2001 the Book of Tiki saved it from becoming a CALIENTE (i.e. generic Spanish revival) resort. So I am happy to report some good news for a change: The new renter of the space has gotten in touch with me (no doubt thanks to the recommendations of certain locals and also some Rumpus Room frequenters) and we are in conversation about various routes for the decor -which, most importantly of all, will return to and stay with the the theme: TIKI! We do not know to what extent, but just the prospect of having a functioning restaurant/bar in that place that will honor the theme is a relief! :) :) :)

Paul. I really appreciate you tenacity in watching out for this place. I mean I lead the very first tour of the Tropics Motel as part of the Palm Springs Lounge Bus Tour in 1994(...or was '96?), and in 2001 the Book of Tiki saved it from becoming a CALIENTE (i.e. generic Spanish revival) resort. So I am happy to report some good news for a change:

The new renter of the space has gotten in touch with me (no doubt thanks to the recommendations of certain locals and also some Rumpus Room frequenters) and we are in conversation about various routes for the decor -which, most importantly of all, will return to and stay with the the theme: TIKI! We do not know to what extent, but just the prospect of having a functioning restaurant/bar in that place that will honor the theme is a relief! :) :) :)

Post #490745 by bigbrotiki on Wed, Oct 28, 2009 11:28 PM