Post #778724 by robotiki on Thu, Aug 10, 2017 8:24 AM

The decor is sparse, and we will be working on that. It is more of a MCM style place than some other tiki establishments, so has by definition of what constituted a more "modern" style, was always more sparse than some of the other places that had layers upon layers of stuff. The goal and challenge will be to stay true to the modern style while adding enough tikis and such to satisfy our appetite.

So to answer the questions. I am starting with tikis (and any good masks I can get, would like to get one of Leroy's from OA, or two) because that is low hanging fruit and can displace some of the African stuff that bartenders have dragged in over the years. As far as donations, I am wide open to all. As far as purchasing, I am hoping to get a sampling of all the best names in FL and indeed the world (Just spoke with Mookie Sato about doing a velvet painting). So job one is the decor.

Then I want to tackle the drinks. The problem being is their mai tai is famous to them but is not really a mai tai. If folks can get past that name and think that it is more akin to a Jet Pilot, then you can enjoy it for what it is--almost pure alcohol. That being said, after I wiggle my ass in there a bit tighter I will push for the addition of a 1944 style mai tai as well, and maybe one or two other traditional tiki drinks. We WILL have mugs. Both limited edition and mass produced. And hoping we can do a volcano bowl drink too, though I'll just buy a commercially available vessel for that.

Then I want to tackle the music. I will try exotica and see if the locals don't revolt. We'll see how that goes.

The more tiki folks that come, the more I can justify taking it in that direction. It's going to be an ongoing process, come and watch the progress.