An Outsider's Guide to Tiki - General Tiki

S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Fri, Jun 21, 2013 8:15 AM I agree on the length. I couldn't/didn't read it. I think I'd summarize my explanation by thinking of what I would say to someone in my bar. Talking it means brevity. Maybe something like: A true Tiki bar should take you to a faraway and exotic place. It draws from the imaginary Polynesian islands created by Don the Beachcombers and Trader Vic's in the 1940s through the 60s. It is a place outside of decade or locale that insulates you in a reverie of tropical lushness, savage and tantalizingly beautiful natives, and complex rum based cocktails. The Tiki of Oceania is the symbol of the genre, and the idealized Polynesian islands are the environs. Music, drinks and themes that take you to Florida, Margaritaville, Jamaica or the 70s are decided not truly Tiki.

I agree on the length. I couldn't/didn't read it.

I think I'd summarize my explanation by thinking of what I would say to someone in my bar. Talking it means brevity. Maybe something like:

A true Tiki bar should take you to a faraway and exotic place. It draws from the imaginary Polynesian islands created by Don the Beachcombers and Trader Vic's in the 1940s through the 60s. It is a place outside of decade or locale that insulates you in a reverie of tropical lushness, savage and tantalizingly beautiful natives, and complex rum based cocktails. The Tiki of Oceania is the symbol of the genre, and the idealized Polynesian islands are the environs. Music, drinks and themes that take you to Florida, Margaritaville, Jamaica or the 70s are decided not truly Tiki.

Post #683052 by Swanky on Fri, Jun 21, 2013 8:15 AM