the only Las Vegas TIKI BAR ....Frankie’s Tiki Room 24/7 baby!

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J JOHN-O Tiki Socialite Dogtown, USA Joined: May 16, 2008 Posts: 2721	J JOHN-O Posted posted on Mon, Dec 1, 2008 1:30 PM Was East Fremont ever considered as a potential location ? I understand the good mayor was providing discounted liquor licenses to encourage business growth in that area. Don't get me wrong, I like the idea that Frankie's isn't being built in a casino shopping mall, but East Fremont would have been consistent with the retro theme of a tiki bar. It's already the location of two of the coolest (albiet very different) bars in LV - Atomic Liquors and Downtown Cocktail Room. It would also have been in convenient stumbling distance of the the best old school casino/hotel in LV - the El Cortez. East Fremont has the potential to be a great mid-century boutique area (like Palm Springs and South Beach on a smaller scale) with all of the existing motels from that era. Just asking. :) [ Edited by: JOHN-O 2008-12-01 13:31 ]
LLT little lost tiki Tiki Socialite Orange,CA-right near the Circle! Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7763	LLT little lost tiki Posted posted on Mon, Dec 1, 2008 1:32 PM i think it's a little too late now....
B BigToe Tiki Socialite Southern California Joined: Nov 07, 2006 Posts: 758	B BigToe Posted posted on Mon, Dec 1, 2008 1:39 PM what if ben got a really big truck...
J JOHN-O Tiki Socialite Dogtown, USA Joined: May 16, 2008 Posts: 2721	J JOHN-O Posted posted on Mon, Dec 1, 2008 1:45 PM On 2008-12-01 13:32, little lost tiki wrote: i think it's a little too late now.... Yes, I know. I'm assuming an East Fremont location was considered. I'm just curious why it didn't work out. I'm guessing the "old" Frankie's was too perfect of a starting point (both from a historic and architecture stand-point). Oh well, I guess if I ever need to visit a hospital in Vegas, I know which one to go to.
DNH Daves Not Home Member Spooky Hallow So. Cal. Joined: Oct 05, 2006 Posts: 512	DNH Daves Not Home Posted posted on Mon, Dec 1, 2008 4:45 PM On 2008-12-01 13:39, BigToe wrote: what if ben got a really big truck... a big toe truck?
T TIKI-RAY Member Alta Loma, California Joined: May 18, 2003 Posts: 846	T TIKI-RAY Posted posted on Tue, Dec 2, 2008 8:35 AM At noon Ill be in the air headed for Sin City . I cant wait to see the place .Be there or be somewhere else .
C Cammo Member San Diego Joined: May 18, 2006 Posts: 2041	C Cammo Posted posted on Tue, Dec 2, 2008 10:44 AM Was East Fremont ever considered as a potential location? There's a guy on East Fremont who lives in a defunct refrigerator, maybe they should have talked to him before making any serious long term business plans.
TL Tiki Lee's Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Aug 23, 2003 Posts: 798	TL Tiki Lee's Posted posted on Tue, Dec 2, 2008 11:43 PM The Wifie & I just got back from the Private Grand Opening and I gotta tell ya that FRANKIE'S IS DA BOMB!!! I just posted a photo in the "Other Events" topic if ya wanna see a li'l bit of the inside... It's super easy to get to from the Strip: take the Strip to Charleston & make a Left. You'll pass the Best Antique Mall in Vegas, The Charleston Antique Mall (where my Tiki Shop is!) on the left side (sorry, couldn't resist). You'll go under the freeway, pass Carl's Jr., and you'll see Frankie's just up the road on Right side of the street about 1/2 mile next to a Rebel Gas Station & across the street from Wendie's. Don'tcha DARE miss it next time ya come to Vegas! [ Edited by: Tiki Lee's 2008-12-02 23:59 ]
M mrsmiley Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 3197	M mrsmiley Posted posted on Wed, Dec 3, 2008 12:14 AM Mr. Smiley is the most thirstiesterest of all! Have a nice Tiki Day! If you like it,it is ZAZZ! If you don't, give it a RAZZ. [ Edited by: mrsmiley 2008-12-03 00:25 ]
L leleliz Tiki Socialite NorCal Joined: Sep 02, 2008 Posts: 1982	L leleliz Posted posted on Wed, Dec 3, 2008 12:43 AM The place looks amazing. Super impressed with all the effort and art that has gone into this place. Knowing my experiences in Vegas I really hope that everything is well secured to the walls and floors :wink: Can not wait to see it in person. Will make the tradeshow I have to attend in February ALOT more enjoyable! Congrats and much success!!
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7946	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Wed, Dec 3, 2008 7:19 AM ...........and, They have.... PRIMO BEER!!! Da Kine!
T TikiG Tiki Socialite Riverside, California Joined: Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 1560	T TikiG Posted posted on Wed, Dec 3, 2008 7:21 AM Tip of the Mai Tai glass to everyone involved with this project. Thank You. How exciting to see the latest pics and read from those who have witnessed Frankie's metamorphosis first hand. I know where I'll be spending some time during Christmas holiday this year - VEGAS BABY!! See you there (sometime soon I hope.)
B BigToe Tiki Socialite Southern California Joined: Nov 07, 2006 Posts: 758	B BigToe Posted posted on Wed, Dec 3, 2008 8:46 AM duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude, the big dice in Mister Al's Opus's eye's r PERFECT!!!!! just makes the whole joint. congrats!!! hey, am i the only kook who's thinking about truckin' out there for thursday???????? bee to tha Tee
L Luckydesigns Tiki Socialite Costa Mesa Joined: Sep 15, 2002 Posts: 2374	L Luckydesigns Posted posted on Wed, Dec 3, 2008 8:47 AM How were the cocktails??
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7946	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Wed, Dec 3, 2008 12:16 PM On 2008-12-03 08:47, Luckydesigns wrote: How were the cocktails?? .....and, They have PRIMO BEER !!!!
TT Tacky Tiki Member Tackyville, N. CA Joined: Mar 27, 2002 Posts: 259	TT Tacky Tiki Posted posted on Wed, Dec 3, 2008 12:40 PM Can't wait...I'm going to LV for the first time in March for a scooter rally-we're supposed to be at the Tropicana...hope the tiki bar is within staggering distance!! :drink:
TD Tiki Diablo Member socal Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1916	TD Tiki Diablo Posted posted on Wed, Dec 3, 2008 1:48 PM sweet
I inkylouise Grand Member (1 year) las vegas Joined: May 18, 2002 Posts: 524	I inkylouise Posted posted on Wed, Dec 3, 2008 1:49 PM On 2008-12-03 08:47, Luckydesigns wrote: How were the cocktails?? the drinks were excellent! they had a "limited" menu which consisted of about 25(!) different cocktails last night, and all the ones we tried were great. We only had one drink that was made a little off, and it was becasue it was too strong, so really... nothing to compain about!!!! they said there is going to be alot more cocktails availiable in the future, so plenty to look forward too. it was the best run, pre-opening party i have ever witnessed, very smooth... oh yeah, the place looks awesome and has a great juke box too!
T TIKI-RAY Member Alta Loma, California Joined: May 18, 2003 Posts: 846	T TIKI-RAY Posted posted on Wed, Dec 3, 2008 5:05 PM I just flew home and had to check out this post . Frankies friggin' RAWKS ! Im still pissed at Al for carving such a badass tiki . ( its called jealousy). And the slot machines payout too . I won $40.00 playing Blackjack . Great job Moss and Chris !!!!!!!!!!! Ill load some pics soon .
B Beachbumz Grand Member (1 year) Kihei, Maui Joined: Jan 09, 2008 Posts: 1124	B Beachbumz Posted posted on Wed, Dec 3, 2008 7:09 PM I WANNA GO TO FRANKIE'S!!!!! Wow looks like a lot of fun.. congrads to everyone that has gone..I hope to get away in January... (without da kidz...:wink:) Oh YeaH, Do They Have PRIMO BEER ??? :wink: And Are They Selling The Mugs Online ??? AloHa
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Wed, Dec 3, 2008 9:21 PM Beer in a tiki bar, Feh... go figure. Jeff(bigtikidude)
TL Tiki Lee's Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Aug 23, 2003 Posts: 798	TL Tiki Lee's Posted posted on Thu, Dec 4, 2008 4:35 AM Hey There! My beautiful wife Alexandria & I just got in from another long and fantastic night at Frankie's! I'm doin' real good at my new studies on "How To Be A Drunk-O"! Anyhoo, here a bunch o' pictures for everyone to drool over... One of Buzzy's Chairs next to Billy The Crud's Squid Attack Tiki Looking at the bar past more of Buzzy's chairs. Two sides of "The Booth" with & without flash so you can see all of Ben's exquisite work. Some of Ben's Masterful ceiling work. Bosko behind the bar, and one of Leroy's final custom tiki's. Notice that instead of holding a war club, Leroy's Maori is holding the Ace Of Clubs! Oceanic Arts, Bosko and Ken Pleasant flank the bumper-pool cue rack and the best CD Jukebox in any bar anywhere! This one's for you, LakeSurfer! The only way to tell which restroom is the Women's is that the mask on the Women's door has lipstick on, and the door-handle has boobies! Crazy Al's Masterpiece with Bosko behind the bar again, Ken Pleasant on the far wall, Master Schmaltz's Red Maori, Buzzy's chairs and Billy's Squid Attack Tiki all backing him up. My Wifie Alexandria LOVES Da Maori! The last thing you see as you stagger out is this superb carving by the one & only Benzart! Well, that's it for now. More to come after we go again tomorrow!
H Howland Tiki Socialite Upstate, SC Joined: Jan 30, 2006 Posts: 751	H Howland Posted posted on Thu, Dec 4, 2008 5:37 AM FANTASTICO! Nice work Ben, everybody. Frickin awesome!
J jpmartdog Tiki Socialite Amesbury, Mass Joined: Mar 27, 2005 Posts: 650	J jpmartdog Posted posted on Thu, Dec 4, 2008 6:02 AM Congrats Ben and all involved! The place looks amazing! Can't wait to visit Vegas and Frankies! Now every trip to Vegas can be a Lucky one, just by visiting Frankies Tiki Room! Cant imagine there could ever be 'too many' pics on this thread. PLEASE POST MORE PICS you lucky bastards that visit Frankies.
D Dawn32 Member Hala Kahiki, Illinois Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 127	D Dawn32 Posted posted on Thu, Dec 4, 2008 6:07 AM Anyone going who could pick me up one of the souvenir tiki jackpot necklace and some matchsticks? Is there a way to buy stuff from the place via the net? Dawn
TS Tom Slick Tiki Socialite The Beaches of South Bay, SoCal Joined: Aug 26, 2005 Posts: 1093	TS Tom Slick Posted posted on Thu, Dec 4, 2008 9:38 AM Jaw Dropping! congrats to the owners and to the contributing artists. The place looks incredible. I can't wait to see it in person! :D
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Thu, Dec 4, 2008 10:10 AM Beautiful work! Congrats to everyone involved on a job well done! A true artist's creation! Tiki Lee, thanks so much for taking the photo of my masks!
M mtzarteest Member vegas Joined: Dec 04, 2008 Posts: 1	M mtzarteest Posted posted on Thu, Dec 4, 2008 12:26 PM Hello. I was lucky enough to be able to design one of the mugs and got to go to the invitation opening. The place is amazing and I'm proud to be a small part of it. Congratulations to everyone involved.
DM Derek Mitchell Member La Mesa, SoCal Joined: May 20, 2006 Posts: 74	DM Derek Mitchell Posted posted on Thu, Dec 4, 2008 5:39 PM Looks damn good! We'll be stopping in during our trip to Viva next year.
L Luckydesigns Tiki Socialite Costa Mesa Joined: Sep 15, 2002 Posts: 2374	L Luckydesigns Posted posted on Thu, Dec 4, 2008 6:24 PM AMAZING! I can't wait to get out there to see that bar in person..... I need to find some time to get out to Vegas..... At least gas prices aren't a huge issue right now.....
TL Tiki Lee's Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Aug 23, 2003 Posts: 798	TL Tiki Lee's Posted posted on Thu, Dec 4, 2008 7:15 PM Here's a link to the great Frankie's article in the "Daily Fiasco" http://dailyfiasco.com/tag/frankies-tiki-room/ ...and here are the accompanying "Private Grand Opening" photos that go with it: The Two Kings Of This Castle; Moss & Ben Moss & Ray looking pissed that someone all ready broke one of his tikis! Da Boyz In Da Shack! Ben, Al, Moss, Ray, & Buzzy out front. Just one of the many gorgeous views inside. Our Pal Al... Ben and Moss from a more sober moment of the evening. Our Saviour... The infamous "Bearded Clam" mug by local Tattoo Artist "Dirk Vermin". I heard a rumor that this one is gonna be changed and that these will be the first super-collectable mugs from Frankie's. Squid's Slot Machine Tiki. Note the hand-painted metallic coins in the mouth. Now that's quality workmanship for ya! Well, I'm off to Frankie's for Grand Opening Nite #3... Aloha!
C Cammo Member San Diego Joined: May 18, 2006 Posts: 2041	C Cammo Posted posted on Fri, Dec 5, 2008 12:34 AM And if you don't pay your tab, they sacrifice you to one of Buzzy's chairs!
S Sneakytiki Tiki Socialite Boise, Idaho Joined: Mar 31, 2003 Posts: 1795	S Sneakytiki Posted posted on Fri, Dec 5, 2008 1:36 AM Great job Ben, Buzzy, and all involved. Beautiful pictures, thanks for posting.
J jpmartdog Tiki Socialite Amesbury, Mass Joined: Mar 27, 2005 Posts: 650	J jpmartdog Posted posted on Fri, Dec 5, 2008 5:20 AM Great Pictures!!! Love the Mug-shots! The joint is truly beautiful!
T ThreeTikis Member Las Vegas, Nv Joined: Jun 24, 2006 Posts: 65	T ThreeTikis Posted posted on Fri, Dec 5, 2008 8:14 AM Does anyone know if they have their own parking lot? Or where is a good place to park? Thanks.
C Cammo Member San Diego Joined: May 18, 2006 Posts: 2041	C Cammo Posted posted on Fri, Dec 5, 2008 8:22 AM Does anyone know if they have their own parking lot? Or where is a good place to park? Dude, you LIVE in Las Vegas! You tell us!
T TIKI-RAY Member Alta Loma, California Joined: May 18, 2003 Posts: 846	T TIKI-RAY Posted posted on Fri, Dec 5, 2008 8:28 AM Yes they have their own parking lot . But it hasnt seen this many cars in it at once in 30 years .
T ThreeTikis Member Las Vegas, Nv Joined: Jun 24, 2006 Posts: 65	T ThreeTikis Posted posted on Fri, Dec 5, 2008 9:23 AM Thanks, TikiRay, Hey Ben, We just saw you on Fox 5 Las Vegas. You look good on TV.
S Szandora Member LAS VEGAS Joined: Dec 05, 2008 Posts: 5	S Szandora Posted posted on Fri, Dec 5, 2008 10:47 AM The opening of Frankie's Tiki Room was amazing last night! It was packed to the max and looked fabulous! Bamboo Ben did a great job! And Frankie's Tiki Mugs are to die for! The bartenders are the best in Vegas... No doubt about that! Moss as always looked handsome! I'm going back tonight to party with my Tiki friends!
K keigs20 Tiki Socialite WA Joined: Jun 02, 2002 Posts: 549	K keigs20 Posted posted on Fri, Dec 5, 2008 11:43 AM Congrats Ben and Moss the place looks sweet!! I will see it someday!!!
TM Tipsy McStagger Tiki Socialite HELL Joined: Nov 21, 2004 Posts: 3685	TM Tipsy McStagger Posted posted on Fri, Dec 5, 2008 1:04 PM ..absolutely outstanding!! you all outdid yerselves....this place officially sets the new standard for 21st century poly pop...... ..ben that custom bamboo suit is top notch you tiki rockstar!!
DNH Daves Not Home Member Spooky Hallow So. Cal. Joined: Oct 05, 2006 Posts: 512	DNH Daves Not Home Posted posted on Fri, Dec 5, 2008 1:36 PM http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/photos/galleries/2008/dec/04/grand-opening-frankies-tiki-room
T Tangaroa-Ru Member Surf's Up, Los Angeles! Joined: Aug 04, 2006 Posts: 413	T Tangaroa-Ru Posted posted on Fri, Dec 5, 2008 3:13 PM I was a lucky pup to be at Frankie's (for the press and artist's party on 12/2) and I have to say...Bamboo Ben and ALL the contributing artists have done an outstanding job on creating an atmospheric Vegas-influenced Tiki bar. I would definitely call this place "Tiki with and edge"! The jukebox is fantastic (always a plus in my book! Bad music = bad time) and Rumshaker (a wonderful girl!) has created some terrific drinks. Another bonus: the mugs. They are completely unique designs and Holden has done them proud! They are HEFTY and beautifully crafted! Truly collectable, folks! I am so happy to have a new place to hang out when I visit the "adult Disneyland" that is Las Vegas. Good times, good times... Thank you, Moss! (You were very gracious to this Tiki journalist.) Oh, and thank you to Bamboo Ben, Tiki Ray, Crazy Al and Mr. and Mrs. Smiley for showing this girl such a good time that night. Hope to see you all soon again! -- Kari Hendler (Tiki Magazine)
B Babalu Tiki Socialite Lemon Grove Joined: Nov 19, 2006 Posts: 2518	B Babalu Posted posted on Fri, Dec 5, 2008 3:54 PM This place is Freakin' SMOKIN' HOT!! Choice Ben! What say we all do another opening in January? :-) Hell, why not? Let's do a brand new opening every month!!
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7946	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Fri, Dec 5, 2008 6:19 PM http://www.fox5vegas.com/video/18214850/index.html ......... just got home and am really tierd. will post more later.. MAHLOS to ALL for EVERYTHING!!!!
T tikiyaki Tiki Socialite The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA Joined: May 18, 2004 Posts: 2725	T tikiyaki Posted posted on Fri, Dec 5, 2008 6:32 PM NICE ! Boo on the Noos !
F freddiefreelance Member San Diego, Ca. Joined: Feb 15, 2003 Posts: 3006	F freddiefreelance Posted posted on Fri, Dec 5, 2008 6:40 PM Those newscasters are a bunch of TOOLS! But all the work shows in the video, I only wish they showed more.
T TabooDan Tiki Socialite Coast of BC now in Crowsnest, AB., Canada Joined: Jul 18, 2004 Posts: 691	T TabooDan Posted posted on Sat, Dec 6, 2008 12:00 AM The place looks awesome and you're right about setting a new level for authentic Tiki Bars! Great pictures and yes, the mugs do look awesome! Hopefully there is some stuff left when VLV rolls around in April! That's when I'm coming down. Can't wait to see it in person! Great job everybody involved and all the artists!! TabooDan

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