JOHN-O's Zombie Road Trip... - General Tiki

J JOHN-O Tiki Socialite Dogtown, USA Joined: May 16, 2008 Posts: 2721	J JOHN-O Posted posted on Sun, Aug 22, 2010 3:10 PM OK, reviewing my Tiki history, I can see the Tonga Room originally was a banquet room dating back to 1907 when the Fairmont first opened. In 1929, it was remodeled into swimming pool. In 1946, it became the S.S. Tonga, decorated to look like the deck of a cruise ship (!!). By the 1950's it became the Tonga Room as we more or less know it today. Based on this, arguably it's the most historically significant of Tiki establishments still operating in the West. My dissatisfaction with the cocktails and the creeping devolution clouded my historical judgment. Boris was correct in pointing this out. Which raises the question, what do Tikiphiles cherish more in a Tiki establishment? Historical significance or the quality of the Tropical drinks? Wait, don't answer that. I already know. :( [ Edited by: JOHN-O 2010-08-23 07:53 ]

OK, reviewing my Tiki history, I can see the Tonga Room originally was a banquet room dating back to 1907 when the Fairmont first opened. In 1929, it was remodeled into swimming pool. In 1946, it became the S.S. Tonga, decorated to look like the deck of a cruise ship (!!). By the 1950's it became the Tonga Room as we more or less know it today.

Based on this, arguably it's the most historically significant of Tiki establishments still operating in the West. My dissatisfaction with the cocktails and the creeping devolution clouded my historical judgment. Boris was correct in pointing this out.

Which raises the question, what do Tikiphiles cherish more in a Tiki establishment? Historical significance or the quality of the Tropical drinks?

Wait, don't answer that. I already know. :(

[ Edited by: JOHN-O 2010-08-23 07:53 ]

Post #549515 by JOHN-O on Sun, Aug 22, 2010 3:10 PM