Hala Kahiki pics

My daughter and I went on a Spring Break road trip this week and stopped at the Hala Kahiki. Unfortunately, since she is under 21, we could not go in. I got just a few pics, and there a couple more to come.

Sorry. Pics lost on old server. Will try to report.

This piece of Witco greets you. It's a spear, wrapped in the leopard material. There is a Witco bench under it, across from the Witco tikis on either side of the door, and the Witco door handle.

The Swank Pad Broadcast - If it's Swank...

[ Edited by: Swanky on 2003-03-28 11:47 ]

[ Edited by: swanky 2006-08-16 13:14 ]

Swanky, very good, I see you're raisin' her up proper.

Dont'cha just love that place? Great pictures!!

Thanks,
Jeff

Really nice pictures. Did you use a tripod and long exposuer, or does your digital just take great pictures?

AMAZING pictures - I feel like I'm there! I needed that this morning!

VERY nice pictures! What a gorgeous place. The lighting is just... perfect.

Yes exactly Swanky, extended exposure on a sony cybershot with this really cool mini tripod from Best Buy. Small enough to fit in my pocket, it's a very handy little toy! Best Buy sells em for cheap if anyone is interested.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6998591&type=product&id=1099391932573

my favorite place on earth, and the place that introduced me to all things tiki

Few places could offer a better introduction, Bullhiki!

sorry for beig extra stupid, and lazy to search it out,
but where is this Heaven on Earth?
and is it still open?

Jeff(bigtikidude)

River Grove, IL, a bit outside Chicago.
Second only to the Mai Kai in my book. This is one of those places that really inspired me. When I work on my home bar, I have the mood and lighting of the Hala Kahiki in mind. And I think it is truer to the tiki bar aesthetic than the Mai Kai for one big reason, it's in upper Illinois! I went for the first time with a foot and a half of snow on the ground and that is the true tiki bar experience! Go.

Here's a link to their website bigtikidude.

http://www.hala-kahiki.com

Check out their gigantic menu... I have to spend a good 20 minutes with it before I can commit to a drink. If you go, try to avoid Friday and Saturday nights...Last time we planned to go on a Saturday, we were told there was an hour and a half wait for a two people.

Thanks Swanky, and Trader Jim.
I don't think I'll be getting out that way anythime soon.
But if I do, I'll surely make my way there.

Jeff(bigtikidude)

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these is from may 06 - Freddie balls and myself shut that place down 2 nights in a row - I recommend u go if u can its near one them Chicago airports.

you can smoke there(as of this picture)
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sidewayz - witco girl
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I need one of these witco fences around my fountain!
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CU fountain and Witco Hanging Light
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from bar to back room
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If anyone has these witco framed pieces PM me I'll take me off u r hands
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if you got the website these are near the bar (behind you)
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Witco chairs
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outside shot through the window
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entrance area
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just before you enter the bar - nice Witco
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2 guys - 2 nights - take a cab homw they'll call u one!
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They have a gift shop too - oh did I mention a lot of Witco?

On 2007-02-06 15:51, tikibars wrote:
TODAY:
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Oh no! White Witco!

...but vait, there actually are examples of such a thing!:

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for the modern look :)

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...and, a special order for the Fort Lewis Officer's Club!