Post #563679 by TabooDan on Fri, Nov 5, 2010 4:29 PM

Pepe Le Tiki says:

"Thanks for trying Dan, you're a dedicated Tiki trooper and I agree with Bigbrotiki about the third guest list!!! I just found out that one of my friends is going to be a promoter for them.. excellent.. we now have an 'in'!!! (I hope I can convince him to have a Tiki event soon!!)"

Thanks Bigbro and Pepe!! The third line up is a great idea!! Will have to try and get that one going next time.
Pepe's got a promoter "In" at the Waldorf??!! That's awesome!! Count me in :)

Thanks alot to Moonbeach for the detailed description posted above! It sounds pretty good and I gotta get some pictures to share on here. I am glad you got to go check it all out!

Here's a scan of the downstairs doors referred to above and also the cover of the Life section of the Sun Paper that discussed the renovations and grand opening Halloween bash:

They are awesome doors with hand carved scenes of palm trees, bamboo chutes and birds. I have always loved the bamboo and coconuts which also make up the door.

Here is another scan from the great 3 page spread in the Sun which shows a picture of the original owner and founder of the Waldorf Hotel, Bob Mills:

Doesn't he look like a cool character? Reminds me of a 50's gangster or boxing promoter. Looks like he could tell you a hundred stories and I bet he probably could! Would have loved to had a drink with him in the Tahitian Lounge!!

Here's one last scan of a picture of the upstairs Tahitian Lounge:

Not sure if this room has changed names or not but like Moonbeach said, it is sometimes called the Leeteg Room or Velvet Room. The mirrors behind that curved bar really give the impression the room is round and alot bigger. The details in this space and the painted ceiling are truly something to see. Hhhmmmm.....maybe over a Tahitian Sunset??!!

Mahalo, TabooDan