Post #80779 by christiki295 on Sun, Mar 14, 2004 5:01 PM

Thanks for your post - it provides a more balanced perspective, i.e., half full vs. half empty.

It is not like Purple Orchid or the Tonga Hut, with large tikis for ambience, nor is it like Trader Vics (or Purple Orchid) with a numerous selection of tiki mugs. And possibly due to the location, I have never seen to many Hawaiian shirts there.

However, I think the feeling is similar to Tiki Ti in that it can have a happy hour all night long or happening vibe.

I also think you may be undervaluing the TIPSy factor. There is the tiki face on the outside, there are tikis, albeit not always polynesian style, which line the rear of the dancefloor and other tiki style hangings and island themed prints throughout.

You are not the only one to raise the issue that tiki bars should not show sports. Being a Laker fan and play-off time approaching, I like being able to catch the game in a tiki environment.

Also, I don't mind a tiki bar showing sports if that is what it takes to draw a larger audience to keep the taps flowing. (I'm still sensitive to Tahiti/The Hula Lounge closing).

Nevertheless, the effect of the television is mitigated because there is no volume and the bar has music (and no, not Martin Denny) blaring.

While I would prefer a true polynesian pop-over the top decor (like the Tonga Room), I still belive the neo-tiki style of Ponit Moreea renders it a tiki bar worth visiting.