Welcome...to Forbidden Island

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M martiki Official Mixologist http://www.smugglerscovesf.com Joined: Mar 29, 2002 Posts: 3059	M martiki Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 10:01 AM Ever dream about the perfect tiki lounge? About the way you’d want it to feel? How it would look? What kind of drinks would it have? Would you dream about…. -An interior designed by Bamboo Ben in a classic yet totally unique style? -A signature Tiki designed by Danny “Tiki Diablo” Gallardo? -Custom mugs designed by Tiki Diablo and produced by Tiki Farm? -A lush tropical lanai designed by Jungle Trader? -A jukebox full of classic Hawaiian, lounge, and exotica music? -An extensive menu of tropical libations designed by martiki, incorporating both classic tropical drinks and contemporary mixology, perfectly balanced and using only fresh squeezed seasonal juices and premium ingredients? -Custom graphics and goodies featuring the designs of Chongolio, Hanford Lemoore, Humuhumu and more? -The creative and artistic contributions of dozens of other members of Tiki Central to give it the true ohana feeling? Wake up. You’re not dreaming. It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to: Located in the heart of Alameda, California, Forbidden Island is the brainchild of Michael “Conga Mike” Thanos, Manny Thanos, and Martin “martiki” Cate. Opening in April 2006, prepare for a tiki adventure like no other. We can’t tell you how excited we are about this. We look forward to working with all of you, sharing this process with the ohana, and making Forbidden Island a reality. There is so much to do and say, and so many surprises in store for everyone that we’ll simply close right here and direct you to our beautiful website from the one and only Humuhumu: http://www.forbiddenislandalameda.com Please give it a visit and sign up on the mailing list for all the news, updates, and special offers. The adventure begins!! A thousand mahalos to everyone here, Michael, Manny & Martin
W weirduncletiki Member Grape Town, California Joined: Mar 26, 2002 Posts: 756	W weirduncletiki Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 10:14 AM Urrrgghhh, drooooool, homina homina homina, slobber...... (Excitement, folks!)
V virani Tiki Socialite Volcanic area of France Joined: Sep 17, 2003 Posts: 1439	V virani Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 10:19 AM Woaw, sounds amazing. Does that mean you're leaving your job at the Trader Vic's Martin ?? Congratulations
T Tiki-bot Member Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1345	T Tiki-bot Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 10:31 AM Wow, I'd heard that Mike & Mano were doing a tiki bar in Alameda, but Martin's involvement is a pleasant surprise. Very exciting news, indeed. You guys couldn't do all this before we had a kid, huh??? :wink:
T tikifish Member Toronto,Canada Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2720	T tikifish Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 10:36 AM Only one problem... everyone at TC will come expecting a discount!
T Tikiwahine Tiki Socialite Victoria, BC Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3295	T Tikiwahine Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 10:38 AM All I can do is echo the above comments, with an additional WOW! This is all very exciting! I wish you the best of luck, and hope I'm able to stop in for a visit and a drink when you're open.
T tikicleen Tiki Socialite ripon: almond capital yet no orgeat Joined: Nov 11, 2003 Posts: 338	T tikicleen Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 10:40 AM so let me get this straight. michael, mano, martin, and michelle all are behind the development of the forbidden island? Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
UB Unga Bunga Tiki Socialite CaliTikifornia Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 5878	UB Unga Bunga Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 10:41 AM So the Tiki gods are finally smiling upon me. That is some really great news. You couldn't get that "cast of characters" for a Hollywood movie.
T thejab Grand Member (1 year) Tradewinds Apartments, Alameda, CA Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2992	T thejab Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 10:42 AM Martiki, Mano, and Mike! They know what I'm after, Martiki, Mano, and Mike! If it's tiki you want they've got a lot for you, Bamboo Ben, fresh juice, tiki mugs too Martiki, Mano, and Mike! They know what I'm after, Martiki, Mano, and Mike!
H Humuhumu Member San Francisco Joined: Aug 22, 2002 Posts: 3691	H Humuhumu Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 10:45 AM We are beyond excited. We're ready for it to be open now! It was a great night when Martiki came over to our place to visit a short time ago and let us in on the secret, and it was an honor when he asked for our help in developing the graphics and website. I think it's been very hard for Martin, Conga Mike and Mano to keep such an exciting secret, congratulations and the heartiest best of all luck to them now that they get to move forward full steam! The many tikiphiles in Alameda are lucky ducks. We're planning on spending enough time there to become honorary Alameda citizens.
P pappythesailor Tiki Socialite Mass. Joined: Jul 07, 2005 Posts: 1564	P pappythesailor Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 10:48 AM 3062.1 miles from me-- (*#&@ This state sucks.... I look forward to the pictures, though!
OL ookoo lady Tiki Socialite Joined: Jun 24, 2004 Posts: 779	OL ookoo lady Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 10:59 AM How exciting! Now I don't feel quite so bad that I never got to see you in action at Trader Vic's.
T Tiki-bot Member Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1345	T Tiki-bot Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 11:00 AM I forgot to ask: Does this mean you will be the primary bartender, Martiki, or are you only putting the menu together?
F freddiefreelance Member San Diego, Ca. Joined: Feb 15, 2003 Posts: 3006	F freddiefreelance Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 11:00 AM On 2006-01-17 10:36, tikifish wrote: Only one problem... everyone at TC will come expecting a discount! Not a problem, how about 1% for every 1,000 miles you had to travel to get there?
MM Molokai Mike Member the birthplace of the Mai Tai Joined: Jun 26, 2003 Posts: 513	MM Molokai Mike Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 11:08 AM It's been SOOOOOO hard keeping such an incredible secret, especially as of late, when rumors have started circulating and I had to all but deny them !! Folks, this place is going to be incredible. We are so excited about establishing the first ever Tiki Bar in Alameda! MAno and myself are especially excited about having the genius that is Martiki aboard for this project... We intend Forbidden Island to be a bar that all the TC Ohana will call home, while sipping on the intoxicating fruits of Tiki-past and Tiki-future!! A special thanks to Humuhumu and Hanford for their incredible work getting the website and designs up and running in such little time. Here's to the future folks... Mahalo and Aloha !!! [ Edited by: Conga Mike 2006-01-17 11:09 ] [ Edited by: martiki - Added our beautiful faces - 2006-01-17 11:16 ]
K kick_the_reverb Tiki Socialite Escondido, CA Joined: Jul 17, 2002 Posts: 581	K kick_the_reverb Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 11:10 AM Can't wait to see the results...thanks for psoting Ran
P puamana Member Seattle, WA Joined: Aug 02, 2002 Posts: 290	P puamana Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 11:18 AM What GREAT news, congratulations !!!
M martiki Official Mixologist http://www.smugglerscovesf.com Joined: Mar 29, 2002 Posts: 3059	M martiki Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 11:20 AM On 2006-01-17 11:00, Tiki-bot wrote: I forgot to ask: Does this mean you will be the primary bartender, Martiki, or are you only putting the menu together? No, Mike, Mano & I are all owners and I will be the manager. Rest assured that the bartenders will be top of their class and will know precisely what to do.
T TikiJosh Member Joined: Feb 01, 2005 Posts: 735	T TikiJosh Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 11:29 AM I'm stoked about this. Do people still say "stoked"?
L limptiki Member bay area Joined: Mar 26, 2003 Posts: 137	L limptiki Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 11:38 AM Wow - I'd better start donating to the highway patrol retirement fund now to help me get back to the south bay after the many great evenings I hope to enjoy there w/ my tiki pals. Congratulations to all 3 of you and Martin thanks for the fine beverage the other night.
T TofuJoe Member Oakland, CA. Joined: Nov 23, 2005 Posts: 148	T TofuJoe Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 11:39 AM I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not, but according to MapQuest this is Total Est. Time: 2 minutes Total Est. Distance: 0.47 miles From my office. I think I'll go walk by now!
MT Mai Tai Tiki Socialite Exotic Isle of Alameda Joined: Mar 21, 2004 Posts: 1438	MT Mai Tai Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 11:42 AM This is such fantastic news! And to think, how fortunate it is that it will be so close to where I live! Looks like I'd better get the guest bedroom in order (and see if I can get my home bar finished as well). On 2006-01-17 10:45, Humuhumu wrote: We are beyond excited. We're ready for it to be open now! Tell me about it! The many tikiphiles in Alameda are lucky ducks. Indeed! We're planning on spending enough time there to become honorary Alameda citizens. You're gonna have to learn the Alameda secret handshake. That, and re-learn how to pronounce Versailles and Buena Vista. Or just end up moving here. :wink:
TJ trader jess Member the deep jungles of oakland Joined: Oct 12, 2005 Posts: 8	TJ trader jess Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 11:49 AM thats cool im so excited
T TofuJoe Member Oakland, CA. Joined: Nov 23, 2005 Posts: 148	T TofuJoe Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 12:12 PM Ok...that's very cool. A 10 minute walk from my desk to the front door. Great location! Can't wait to see what you guys do with the place.
M mrsmiley Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 3197	M mrsmiley Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 12:13 PM zazzzz!!! i HOPE I'm not jumping the gun a little bit, but the reason that the SF Crawl was pushed back to summer this year is to work on a plan to visit the new tiki places in the SF area plus the old faves. SOOO, the powers that be needed MUCH more time to plan the event, and I am here to announce that this years SF Crawl will be TEN STRAIGHT DAYS to fit in all the tiki exisiting in the SF area!!! Just kidding! :)
JC Jeff Central Tiki Socialite Columbus, Ohio Joined: Jul 23, 2002 Posts: 1737	JC Jeff Central Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 12:13 PM Congratulations indeed!! That is great news. Too bad it is so far from LA or I would visit before or after the Tiki Oasis this year. Oh, well it'll have to wait till a San Francisco trip. Good luck on you venture! Cheers and Mahalo, Jeff
M mrsmiley Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 3197	M mrsmiley Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 12:15 PM RAZZ!!! as founder of the "SAVE LINCOLN'S ADDRESS" commitee, I will fight this chance tooth and rusty nail!
A AquaZombie Member Thrillville Joined: Aug 01, 2003 Posts: 461	A AquaZombie Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 12:19 PM Alameda was already Tiki Island once Otto and Baby Doe moved there, then Monica Tiki Goddess and I moved in downstairs from them, plus my pal Eddie Muller (Noir City) lives on the island and has his own backyard tiki bar, plus...IT'S AN ISLAND! And it's staggering distance from the Thrill-Tiki Von Stroheim/Viharo Pad! Now I'll have a reason to actually leave my house! WARNING: Alameda cops are like Fairfax cops (home of Vise Grip's) - not much to do. My wife actually got stopped recently for riding her bike through a crosswalk. That's how bored they are (which is good, really, compared to Oakland where you could ride your bike through crosswalks all day and they wouldn't notice unless you shot up a few pedestrians while you were at it, and even then....). Not to throw a wet blanket on the excitement, but as a resident, I feel it's my duty to warn you: don't drive over 25MPH (I mean like not even 30) before or after you hit the Webster Tube or the Park St. bridge (the bar is pretty much in between.)Otherwise, this is pure perfection. Congrats, kids, Otto and I look forward to helping out with the promotions and maybe hosting a few events.
M midnite Member 37? 47' N, 122? 26' W Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 1230	M midnite Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 12:29 PM What kind of drinks would it have? I will go to Alameda! (especially if there's a Puka Punch involved) Harry S. Midnite (or was that MacArthur?) ps Something seemed fishy last night, and it wasn't just that Bong Bongo soup flashback nightmare I had. pps where's Alameda?
P Pyro Tiki Centralite Orlando, FL Joined: Jan 13, 2006 Posts: 100	P Pyro Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 12:36 PM Sounds great, too bad I live on the other side of the country.
T tikivixen Tiki Socialite Vallejo CA Joined: Aug 28, 2002 Posts: 726	T tikivixen Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 12:37 PM LOL! I think this'll finally get folks to the East Bay, EH??? Mai Tai, you got that right about the guest room...snortle. Somehow I think we'll all be spending much more time in Alameda... AquaZ is right about Alameda cops, though. A friend of mine got stopped once for going...I kid you not...26 mph! Sheesh. But just be careful and you'll be fine--I've never had a problem and I've bar-hopped in Alameda many times. Just act like it's 1952 and all will be well. Pretty funny about the Crawl, Mr. S. You almost had me going there for a second! I'm ZOOOOOOOOOOO happy about this! Congrats to you all!!! XOX tikivixen
T Tiki-bot Member Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1345	T Tiki-bot Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 12:45 PM Hey, Will, are you going to be inviting any "friends" to the grand opening? If so, I'll leave my valuables at home! :wink: Seriously, I did a GIS for "Forbidden Island" and the secret plans for 3M's place appeared: Do you really need the parrot?
A aquarj Tiki Socialite SF bay area, CA Joined: Apr 02, 2002 Posts: 1125	A aquarj Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 1:44 PM Wow, the SF bay area must be in the lead for most new bonafide tiki places. Seemed like a few years ago we were leading the destruction trend (Lilo, Tiburon Tommies, etc.), but now it's a horse of a different ballgame! It is with the utmost selfishness that I wish you all many years of unparalleled financial success! -Randy
TM Tipsy McStagger Tiki Socialite HELL Joined: Nov 21, 2004 Posts: 3685	TM Tipsy McStagger Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 1:45 PM ..i'm flyin' out for the opening of this one!!! nice work guys!!
JT Jungle Trader Member Trader's Jungle Outpost, Turlock, Ca. Joined: Jan 04, 2003 Posts: 3772	JT Jungle Trader Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 1:52 PM Passionate Authentic Polynesian Tiki Bar. WOHH! Dis is gonna be Outta dis whorled.!
A AquaZombie Member Thrillville Joined: Aug 01, 2003 Posts: 461	A AquaZombie Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 2:34 PM On 2006-01-17 12:45, Tiki-bot wrote: Hey, Will, are you going to be inviting any "friends" to the grand opening? If so, I'll leave my valuables at home! Yea, I'm telling Otto to make sure to BRING HIS CAMERA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think Mike and Martin might wanna get a 300 pound bouncer nicknamed KONG for the door, checking the cards on all cameras in and out....if you can't identity any of the photos to him, you get strung up in the back patio like a tiki pinata for all the angry drunks to take a whack at! Could add a whole new dimension to these aloha events!!
M MachTiki Tiki Socialite San Diego, CA Joined: Feb 16, 2004 Posts: 1369	M MachTiki Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 2:40 PM What a dream come true for you guys. CONGRATULATIONS!!! We can't wait to see your work in progress.
C Chongolio Member The Coast of Kauai Joined: Oct 02, 2002 Posts: 2765	C Chongolio Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 3:34 PM On 2006-01-17 10:42, thejab wrote: Martiki, Mano, and Mike! They know what I'm after, Martiki, Mano, and Mike! If it's tiki you want they've got a lot for you, Bamboo Ben, fresh juice, tiki mugs too Martiki, Mano, and Mike! They know what I'm after, Martiki, Mano, and Mike! Hey your not callin' the three M's a bunch of Dickies are you? :wink: Way to go fellas. Now I can't wait to see what you guys have in store for us. Chongolio
8T 8FT Tiki Tiki Socialite Kansas City, MO Joined: Nov 30, 2003 Posts: 1411	8T 8FT Tiki Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 3:52 PM CONGRATULATIONS GENTS! Those of us who cannot be there when you open due to the Coon tiki carving event will just have to raise a group toast to you long distance!
A amiotiki Member Wilson, North Carolina Joined: Aug 30, 2005 Posts: 125	A amiotiki Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 4:04 PM Rats, according to Mapquest it's Total Est. Time: 43 hours, 39 minutes Total Est. Distance: 2929.59 miles. Guess I'll miss the opening...sigh... But it will be AWESOME for all you local folks! Rock on 3M's! (You wouldn't have any need for a resident archaeologist, would you? hehe) amiotiki
M mrsmiley Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 3197	M mrsmiley Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 4:34 PM i am thirsty!
C cynfulcynner Member Ocean Beach, San Francisco Joined: Mar 24, 2002 Posts: 1799	C cynfulcynner Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 5:09 PM I need booze. Especially rum. Dark rum. Preferably in a Mai Tai. NOW.
H hanford_lemoore Tiki Socialite Tiki Central Joined: Mar 23, 2002 Posts: 1899	H hanford_lemoore Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 7:31 PM I am so excited about this! I've talked extensively with Martin and Mike about Forbidden Island and I'm convinced this is going to be the place to be in the Bay Area. I can't wait! Congratulations to Martin, Mike, and Manny!
C Chongolio Member The Coast of Kauai Joined: Oct 02, 2002 Posts: 2765	C Chongolio Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 8:32 PM Yeah, but will it be wireless? :lol: Hey the site looks way way way cool!! I really like how the graphics fade in from black and remain sort of dark. Very mysterious, just like a tiki bar should. Chongolio Lost-Isle Lost-Isle Trading Post Barefoot bloggin'
TR Tiki Royale Member The Aloha Room in Beautiful Belmont, CA! Joined: Dec 06, 2002 Posts: 891	TR Tiki Royale Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 10:14 PM Congratulations Fellas! Can't wait to see & hear more about the new digs. Aloha, :tiki:
T tikiracer Member UK Joined: Sep 09, 2005 Posts: 462	T tikiracer Posted posted on Tue, Jan 17, 2006 11:42 PM looks awesome good luck and all who sail in her if only my outrigger canoe could make the crossing from our little island to yours...
H Hakalugi Special Tiki Central Agent Redondo Beach, CA Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 3465	H Hakalugi Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 12:49 AM On 2006-01-17 20:32, Chongolio wrote: Yeah, but will it be wireless? :lol: Chongolio presents a very good idea. At the very least there should be one available computer that is hooked up to Tiki Central. Just make sure it has a spill/vomit proof keyboard. I must admit this whole Forbidden Island venture sounds great. The only mistake is that it is not within stumbling distance of my home.
T TikiSpecs Member Soton, Hampshire, UK Joined: Nov 03, 2004 Posts: 53	T TikiSpecs Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 1:14 AM CONGA-GRATULATIONS!!! Wish you all the best with this, sounds amazing!!

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