Post #50136 by Tiki Chris on Thu, Sep 4, 2003 10:12 AM

On 2003-08-29 14:38, donhonyc wrote:
Hmmmm..
Undiscovered tiki in NYC after all.

try these 2 spots ...

kava lounge (605 hudson @ west 12th):
http://kavalounge.citysearch.com/

i just popped in there for a look-see on the way to somewhere else, will probably give it (& its kava kava tea) a try this weekend!

& oser's bikini bar (148 c duane st):
"bikinis ... tropical home furnishings ... specializing in vintage rattan & surfing collectables."

not a bar (although they have plans to start a coffee bar) but have all sorts of hawaiiana, hula pinball machines, tikis (a HUGE 80 year-old hawaiian-made ki'i guards the entrance). when i visited a couple of weeks ago, they opened by appointment only. the owners are a friendly couple w/ an incredible collection & extensive knowledge!

[ Edited by: Tiki Chris on 2003-09-04 10:22 ]