Post #590151 by bigbrotiki on Sat, May 21, 2011 10:00 PM

That Bali Hai matchbook is reproduced in the Book of Tiki, too, on page 126 of the James Michener chapter - albeit very small, and with the green type being way too dark to make out the location.

But looking at it again, my Tiki senses went off, and I recognized their Tiki as the same used for the legendary "Saxony South Seas" in Milwaukee:

(I believe it's a version of the classic Trader Vic's Maori Tiki)

The Saxony South Seas is a mysterious place with a strange history, unearthed by Mo-Eye:
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=33238&forum=2

....and I am still hopeful that some day some visuals of its promising-sounding interior will surface:

"...The Saxony South Seas boasted authentic South Seas decoration, including 48 carvings of various sizes from exotic places such as Samoa, Tahiti and Hawaii. Behind the bar stood a massive 1300 pound Tiki idol, while the back bar was inlaid with mother of pearl - 3000 pieces - all hand inlaid, weighing 65 pounds..."