Pho·net′i·cal·ly speaking: Examining the proper pronunciation of our favorite cocktail terms - Tiki Drinks and Food

A AceExplorer Grand Member (8 years) Deep in the Jacksonville Flori-duh jungle. Joined: Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 2564	A AceExplorer Posted posted on Mon, May 23, 2016 1:13 PM On 2016-05-23 12:36, JenTiki wrote: Based on their facebook page (there doesn't seem to be a website), it appears the only thing tiki about Flask & Cannon is the drinks. Has anyone been there? It's not in Critiki. Jen, I have also heard this, but have not been there yet. There are several articles indexed by Google about the place, and they call it a tiki bar. But to what extent they have built out the place in some semblance of tiki remains to be seen. I have plans to visit Flask And Cannon in the near future with the intention of creating an entry in Locating Tiki (if appropriate) and also in Critiki. I'll also take photos. I asked Kurt what drives their bar, and what their vision is, and recall that his responses were drink-centric with big emphasis on quality. I've heard of many tiki bars with crappy drinks, and what we have here may be the exact opposite --- less emphasis on tiki theming with emphasis on great cocktails. I'm looking forward to visiting, and I have high expectations drink-wise. Another example of a local (to me) non-tiki bar with a mean tiki streak well-ingrained is The Ice Plant in St. Augustine. Definitely a non-tiki venue, but they have a killer commitment to, and enthusiasm for, tiki cocktails. (They are ranked by some in the top 200 bars in the US) They have in the past hosted a weekly Tiki Tuesday, and they have several of Jeff Berry's books behind the bar. They also have an excellent rum collection, make their own syrups from scratch, and employ outstanding bartenders, one of whom is the brand ambassador for Rhum Barbancourt and who will be at this year's Hukilau. Let's see how long it takes me to make the rounds... My home bar continues to be a source of much fun, magic, and mirth. This has cut into my out-and-about exploration of local bars.

On 2016-05-23 12:36, JenTiki wrote:
Based on their facebook page (there doesn't seem to be a website), it appears the only thing tiki about Flask & Cannon is the drinks. Has anyone been there? It's not in Critiki.

Jen, I have also heard this, but have not been there yet. There are several articles indexed by Google about the place, and they call it a tiki bar. But to what extent they have built out the place in some semblance of tiki remains to be seen. I have plans to visit Flask And Cannon in the near future with the intention of creating an entry in Locating Tiki (if appropriate) and also in Critiki. I'll also take photos. I asked Kurt what drives their bar, and what their vision is, and recall that his responses were drink-centric with big emphasis on quality. I've heard of many tiki bars with crappy drinks, and what we have here may be the exact opposite --- less emphasis on tiki theming with emphasis on great cocktails. I'm looking forward to visiting, and I have high expectations drink-wise.

Another example of a local (to me) non-tiki bar with a mean tiki streak well-ingrained is The Ice Plant in St. Augustine. Definitely a non-tiki venue, but they have a killer commitment to, and enthusiasm for, tiki cocktails. (They are ranked by some in the top 200 bars in the US) They have in the past hosted a weekly Tiki Tuesday, and they have several of Jeff Berry's books behind the bar. They also have an excellent rum collection, make their own syrups from scratch, and employ outstanding bartenders, one of whom is the brand ambassador for Rhum Barbancourt and who will be at this year's Hukilau.

Let's see how long it takes me to make the rounds... My home bar continues to be a source of much fun, magic, and mirth. This has cut into my out-and-about exploration of local bars.

Post #764159 by AceExplorer on Mon, May 23, 2016 1:13 PM