Post #560693 by Fritiof Andersson on Wed, Oct 20, 2010 1:53 AM

Thanks everybody!
Since I have you're attention I will mention some other clues and leads regarding Swedish bar-related exotica. Four, eight... eh many eyes see more than two!

The find that made me aware of any pre-revival Tiki history, and lead me to Zeta's matchbox (can be seen here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterkthepiper/4266385635/in/photostream/ ) establishes that tiki drinks of some sort were served at Flygrestaurangen in Bromma airport. But when? Swizzle sticks are difficult to get the age from. Clues are the typeface on the restaurant logo, the spelling (in some older postcards the spell it restaurant rather than more contemporary swedish restaurang). There where at least one drink contest held there in early 70s, which could indicate a high profile on drinks. This place was famous, and talking to the right person we might find out exactly how exotic they were at different times. A very unappealing possibility is that this piece of plastic could come from the 80s or even (brrr) 90s.

Now for something completely different:
The Swedish American Line was an extremely posh cruise-line with swedish ownership but mostly american customers. ..ops have too go. I'll be back soon