Post #60168 by Basement Kahuna on Sun, Nov 16, 2003 12:36 AM

(Note: Unfortunately our friend Purple Jade wiped out and hurt her knee yesterday so she couldn't make it for the weekend which sucked-That last photo's for you, dear...hope to see you and your Kane next time!) Had Tiki Kiliki over to the Paradise Room friday night along with our record collecting friend Bill Taylor for Pu Pu's and libations...(That's a gaggle of tikis by yours truly she's posing with in the photo!). A good time was had by all...Adjourned Saturday night to Trader Vics where me, Heather, Kiliki, Russell, Omar (Dr. Phonic here on TC), Kava King and Kava Queen, JTD, and none other than Derek Yaniger enjoyed the immense talents of Joel (Trader Vic's bartender extraordinaire) and some delicious Ahi Tuna skewers, Crab Rangoon, Coco Prawns, Polynesian Spareribs, and Kona Ice Cream....(Mmmmm). Derek was there to reveal the official Hukilau 2004 artwork (verrry tasty). Mark my words, friends, this guy is going to be a millionaire. He is destined for Josh Agle's sucess and beyond. He's that good. Really. I saw the portfolio. The big tikis at the street entrance were carved by none other than Barney West, whose work is throughout the place, along with lots of original Leroy Schmaltz works and tons of authentic New Guinea artifacts. I included a small teaser of photos here, but won't spoil it for you if you have never been to a classic, dyed-in-the-wool Trader Vic's! :)

[ Edited by: Basement Kahuna on 2003-11-16 08:56 ]