Post #59737 by Tiki_Bong on Thu, Nov 13, 2003 12:06 PM

I received an email from 1 of my 3 heros at Oceanic Arts (Bob) today regarding the thread "Minnesota's New Tiki Bar". Bob said I could post it, so here goes:

"Aloha Tiki Bong:

While I'm not a member of Tiki Central I do check it out from time to time. Your comments on Kokomo's are the most realistic. Since you post on Tiki Central often I thought I would give you some comments on this job.

We (Oceanic Arts) supplied quite a bit of decor to Dave Anderson (owner) in August. We supplied 10 Sea Shell Lights and some of our Lighting from China and a large quantity of Bamboo Framed tropical prints and a lot of other items such as Lobster Trap Buoys.

When Dave first came to OA I discussed a Tiki Bar theme with him --- he stated he did not want a TIKI BAR THEME but rather a Key West eclectic type decor. RatTiki put it perfectly "Tropical Kitsch".

Dave is a seasoned restaurant owner and while we wished he had done a full blown tiki bar theme, I am sure he will do well with Kokomo's.

I just wanted to dispel the idea that the owner did a 'Tiki Bar', as he stated he did not want to do a Tiki Bar but a Key West style theme (whatever that is?).

Mahalo
Bob & LeRoy"

(oh, yeah LeRoy and Susan are my other 2 heros)

"I'm ashamed to be here, but not too ashamed to leave..."

Celebrate 'International Tiki Day' the second Saturday in August - Hau'oli La Tiki!

[ Edited by: Tiki_Bong on 2003-11-13 12:07 ]