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The Week in Tiki (Jan. 16-31, 2016): The Mai-Kai mugs and history book, The Art of Tiki updates, Shag events and art, plus more! Exciting news this week for fans of The Mai-Kai with the release of new Tiki mugs and pre-orders for a long-awaited history book ...
As promised, the new mugs inspired by The Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale have been released to the general public by California-based artist Tiki Diablo. The mug is available in three different glazes for $75 each and can be purchased online via Tiki Diablo’s store. They should also be available in the restaurant’s gift shop, The Mai-Kai Trading Post, within the next week. He’ll also be crafting the official mug for the upcoming book on The Mai-Kai by Tim “Swanky” Glazner ...
The book, Mai-Kai: History and Mystery of the Iconic Tiki Restaurant, now has an official release date: July 28. The 176-page hardcover book (11 inches wide by 8 1/2 inches high) is being released by Schiffer Publishing. It’s already available for pre-order online via Barnes & Noble. Glazner is planning a release party and special events at The Mai-Kai in August, followed by a West Coast tour and book-signing at Tiki Oasis. News on The Art of Tiki event in South Beach includes a new rum sponsor and the return of last year’s champ. ...
‘The Art of Tiki’ to feature Rhum Barbancourt, Brian Miller More details are emerging about the sold-out Tiki cocktail competition set for Feb. 26 at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. “The Art of Tiki: A Cocktail Showdown” will feature nine of the country’s best Tiki bars and bartenders competing for cash prizes (and bragging rights) in a festive event hosted by Food Network’s Guy Fieri. The second annual event will also include food stations with small tropical-themed bites created by acclaimed chefs from South Florida and beyond. Guests will sample the food and cocktails, then vote for their favorite drink. The cocktail competitors all submitted recipes in advance and had them approved by the event organizers. In a change from last year, the spirits sponsor is Rhum Barbancourt, so all the drinks must include at least one of the brand’s distinctive sugarcane-based rhums from Haiti. In addition, there will be a special cocktail booth at the event that won’t feature a contestant. Instead, you’ll find last year’s winner, Brian Miller (of “Tiki Mondays With Miller” in New York City), mixing up special Rhum Barbancourt drinks on behalf of the sponsor.
Modernism Week in Palm Springs salutes Tiki with Shag party The 11th annual Modernism Week in Palm Springs celebrates the influence of Tiki culture with a special cocktail party hosted by Shag, “Palm Springs Polynesia: Then & Now,” on Friday, Feb. 12. Guests will join artist Josh Agle (aka Shag) in toasting the influence of Tiki culture in Palm Springs modernism since the 1950s. Shag was also in the spotlight in January with yet another special release party, plus a new solo exhibit. Event recaps include Tiki Mondays With Miller, two Doug Horne mug release parties, and a Martin Cate cocktail seminar.
Upcoming events previewed include a Steve Crane tribute at Smuggler’s Cove in San Francisco, the Sweet Hollywaiians in Hawaii, the Polynesian Cultural Festival in South Florida, and a new cocktail seminar at Trader Vic’s Atlanta.
In other news, a tree crashes the party at VenTiki, Bacardi and Havana Club duke it out over the U.S. rum market, and Wicked Dolphin releases a new Brewer’s Series rum in collaboration with Tampa’s Cigar City Brewing.
Regular features spotlight eclectic artist Sam Gambino; groundbreaking exotica ensemble Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica; Brooklyn bar Fort Defiance; and online group Poly Hai.
The Rum of the Week, Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva 15, is featured in the Pineapple Express cocktail. Aloha! |
