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On 2002-07-07 20:58, PolynesianPop wrote:
What it comes down to is this: The days of the "authentic" tiki bar are over. Even if someone were to recreate it accurately, it would still NOT be authentic but a replicated environment of what WAS authentic. And as such, we can and should appreciate what is out there now because its all we've got. Ever heard the saying "Beggars can't be choosers"?
P.P.,
The days of the authentic, unpillaged tiki bar are not over. The Hala Kahiki in Chicago is a successful, authentic, completely unpillaged Tiki bar that has been in existence since 1966. I was there on a Saturday evening and the place was packed. The bartenders were very polite and friendly(all decked out in Hawaiian shirts). I had 2 Scorpions, a Mai Tai(on recommendation from the bartender),a Blue Hawaii,and a Zombie. All were quite potent in my opinion and the Scorpions came served in decorated Tiki bowls. There were huge Tiki gods out on the terrace as well as smaller ones scattered about the bar. masks on the walls,bamboo and grass everywhere. Blowfish lamps, waitresses in Hawaiian dress,and Hawaiian music piped in. Out on the terrace there is a fountain/brook. Check it out people before you get too cynical and give up! Slovak
[ Edited by: SlovakTiki on 2002-08-31 05:15 ]
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