New Orleans Tiki? - Collecting Tiki

T Tikirob Member Central Florida Joined: Apr 23, 2002 Posts: 36	T Tikirob Posted posted on Wed, Aug 14, 2002 5:17 AM Stefani, I’m afraid there’s not much as far as Tiki bars in the Big Easy. As a New Orleans native, I was lucky enough to have visited some locally popular tiki bars/restaurants such as the Bali Hai at the beach and Huki Lau in Metairie, but those are now long gone. But, if you’re in the mood for tiki hunting (mugs etc.), I would suggest that you visit Magazine Street. It’s located in the Garden District (very short distance from the French Quarter) and is six miles of antique shops, cafes and very unique shopping. No tourist stuff here. My wife and I go there quite often and I have yet to come home “Tikiless”. There are a few places on Magazine that you can shop that always seem to have something tiki. Try “Big Boy Toys”. They usually have the newer mainstream tiki mugs and bar supplies but also carry a small selection of Shag items such as stickers, patches and lighters. Also, visit this day and beauty spa, Belladonna. It may sound strange, but in the front of the spa is a small gift shop that carries a very nice selection of Tiki Farm mugs. There is also an antique shop (the name escapes me) that is close to Belladonna, which deals in the 50’s & 60’s modern home furnishings. Great items such as vintage lamps with fiberglass shades, Eames pieces and they usually have a nice selection of tiki mugs. The last time I was in there, they had this fantastic, vintage bamboo bar with 2 matching stools for I believe $295! If I hadn’t just built my bar, I would have bought it. Hope this helps, TikiRob Almost forgot the link: http://www.magazinestreet.com/

Stefani,

I’m afraid there’s not much as far as Tiki bars in the Big Easy. As a New Orleans native, I was lucky enough to have visited some locally popular tiki bars/restaurants such as the Bali Hai at the beach and Huki Lau in Metairie, but those are now long gone. But, if you’re in the mood for tiki hunting (mugs etc.), I would suggest that you visit Magazine Street. It’s located in the Garden District (very short distance from the French Quarter) and is six miles of antique shops, cafes and very unique shopping. No tourist stuff here. My wife and I go there quite often and I have yet to come home “Tikiless”. There are a few places on Magazine that you can shop that always seem to have something tiki. Try “Big Boy Toys”. They usually have the newer mainstream tiki mugs and bar supplies but also carry a small selection of Shag items such as stickers, patches and lighters. Also, visit this day and beauty spa, Belladonna. It may sound strange, but in the front of the spa is a small gift shop that carries a very nice selection of Tiki Farm mugs. There is also an antique shop (the name escapes me) that is close to Belladonna, which deals in the 50’s & 60’s modern home furnishings. Great items such as vintage lamps with fiberglass shades, Eames pieces and they usually have a nice selection of tiki mugs. The last time I was in there, they had this fantastic, vintage bamboo bar with 2 matching stools for I believe $295! If I hadn’t just built my bar, I would have bought it.

Hope this helps,
TikiRob

Almost forgot the link:
http://www.magazinestreet.com/

Post #5847 by Tikirob on Wed, Aug 14, 2002 5:17 AM