Post #70680 by Primo Kimo on Sun, Jan 18, 2004 7:41 AM

Is it the Islander or just the Island? Food and Grog has been in my dreams lately as I ponder this place in my memory. Growing up in Palo Alto I passed by this triangular? one story building often. It has been there for most of my 34 years and has always been a dump. Or is it? I went in there once while walking down El Camino. I can't remember why I went in there, I wasn't of age. This is what I remember...

It was Pitch Black as I walked in. It was a windowless joint. I think there was some sort of vestibule (cigarette machine maybe). Black light (neon sign maybe). Nautical Decor and "things" hanging from the ceiling.

Quick someone go over there right NOW. I think Walgreens monitors this site.

I will be back in Palo Alto this coming April, if not sooner, and this is one of my first places to visit.

Also, Shakey's Pizza was a few doors down and was a great place for post baseball or soccer game sustenance. Dina's Shack (Trader Vic's), the Cabana, Ricky's Hyatt House were some other great places in that area.

Ya, I wear flip flops in the winter. Snow is just like really cold sand, man.

[ Edited by: Primo Kimo on 2004-01-18 10:04 ]