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Don The Beachcomber Day 1 - March 16th!!!
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This from an email blast from Don The Beachcomber KONA Restaurant becomes Don the Beachcomber this Monday, March 16! To our friends and neighbors, We are about to open the first Don the Beachcomber on the mainland in almost 30 years. What an exciting time this is. For this historic restaurant to get a new lease on life and with such an iconic name as Don the Beachcomber is nothing short of incredible! While the KONA name was short lived the history of Sam's Seafood began way back in 1922 as a huge roadside seafood restaurant complete with their own fishing fleet. Sam's was remodeled into the Polynesian themed restaurant that we know today after a fire in 1959, over 30 years AFTER the first Don the Beachcomber restaurant had opened. Stop by this weekend as we say farewell to KONA and say Aloha to Don the Beachcomber as you relax and sip an authentic Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai (the original recipe from the 30's). We are beginning the changeover as you read this. Our new signs are scheduled to be installed this Sunday with new menu's begining Monday. We're excited to introduce Don the Beachcomber to all of our friends and neighbors and we can't wait another day! We will be open 7 days a week! Mahalo, Susan & Chuck Purrington St. Patrick's Day at a Hawaiian Restaurant? There's plenty of Irish around here! Our owners and managers to start. Wanna celebrate with us at Don the Beachcomber's first annual St. Patricks Day? This place knows how to party! Take a shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey and any Draft Beer $5.00! Guiness Pub Draft and Harp $3.00! Corned Beef, Cabbage and Potatoes $2.95! 1/2 off Mai Tai's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And don't forget it's HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY LONG! This Friday dine with us and be entertained by the award winning Tupua. The soothing, relaxing sounds and beautiful Tupua Hula Dancer will take you back to the Islands. Join us for a great dinner and enjoy the complimentary entertainment! Don the Beachcomber makes it's official return to Surf City USA this Monday, March 16, 2009! The innovator of the Tiki/Polynesian theme restaurant has made the return to the Mainland from an almost 30 year absence! Join us this Monday and Tuesday as we celebrate this triumphant return! OUR KONA SPECIALS WILL CONTINUE THIS WEEKEND! Sunset Dinners: Choose from 6 great dinners. Your choice $10.95 |
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Thu, Mar 12, 2009 10:11 AM
What a great new chapter we are about to embark on! Mahalo Sams! |
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King Bushwich the 33rd
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Thu, Mar 12, 2009 10:43 AM
New location already mentioned in Wikipedia |
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Thu, Mar 12, 2009 11:02 AM
Cool. Hope to be there next week... |
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Thu, Mar 12, 2009 11:14 AM
I hope the owners promote the hell out of this place. The return of Don the Beachcomber, the tiki bar that started it all, should be big news. Call the LA Times, LA/OC Weekly, Orange County Register, etc. etc. |
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Thu, Mar 12, 2009 11:29 AM
I'm pretty sure they're on it Arriano. This IS big news, and we all should be stoked about it. The big promo blitz will start later on in a few months, from what I can ascertain. Right now is a transition period from Kona to Don's. Good news is the drink menu and decor are taking big steps up. |
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Thu, Mar 12, 2009 1:19 PM
i hope they have a bunch of new mugs!!! |
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Thu, Mar 12, 2009 1:40 PM
That's awesome. I can't wait to meet Don. |
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Thu, Mar 12, 2009 5:09 PM
Wishing you a big time opening from up north! |
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Thu, Mar 12, 2009 6:29 PM
So there will probably be a humongous grand opening party sometime in the near future? I hope! |
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Thu, Mar 12, 2009 8:54 PM
yeah Tikiyaki for the grand opening, as for this Monday. Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Sat, Mar 14, 2009 6:03 PM
New picture of Don The Beachcomber sign |
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Sat, Mar 14, 2009 7:17 PM
wow!!! Where good Rum is immortalized and drinking is an art. who's in for Monday. Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Sat, Mar 14, 2009 10:14 PM
I'm both excited and a little scared. I hope it lives up to expectations. It'll come down to the drinks... and its not like there are tons of tiki proficient bartenders out there with a passion for the art. crosses fingers |
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Sat, Mar 14, 2009 10:33 PM
We previewed a few of the drinks...see here... http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=31530&forum=2&3 |
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Sat, Mar 14, 2009 10:48 PM
Don't expect to walk into Don The Beachcomber and be in a completely different place. They are remaining open during the transition and things will be changing over the next few months, some immediate and some slowly. The food menu is changing slightly and will continue to change for the next few months. The new Don drinks will be rolled out 10 for now and up to 60 exotics by the time they are done. Bamboo Ben will be working on the interior to tiki it up from where it is now. Not sure when that will start or end though. We shall see Having said that, order the new Don's cocktails when you go and you will NOT be dissapointed!
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Sun, Mar 15, 2009 2:29 AM
so looking forward to this. I'm surprised more people are not chiming in on going monday. do we need to start a new roll call thread? wtf? Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Sun, Mar 15, 2009 9:16 AM
I'm going to try and be there on Monday... |
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Sun, Mar 15, 2009 1:07 PM
The Luau Brunch Buffet sounds fab! I'm seriously thinking about making the trek Tuesday for st patrick's day! $5 Jameson & beer--what a deal! |
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Sun, Mar 15, 2009 1:20 PM
Ok Jim here is the $64,000 question. How are the drink prices? |
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Sun, Mar 15, 2009 5:23 PM
Weelcome Don Beach to HB |
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HB TIKI
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Sun, Mar 15, 2009 5:27 PM
welcome Don Beach HB |
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Sun, Mar 15, 2009 5:38 PM
Its official like a referee whistle! |
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Sun, Mar 15, 2009 6:08 PM
Whoa...where's the stellar Tiki Diablo "ALOHA" sign on the front? |
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Sun, Mar 15, 2009 8:09 PM
I drove past Sam's on the way to Long Beach on Saturday night. I was pleasantly surprised by the big 'Don the Beach' sign! The marlin wasn't lit though... I wonder what the plan is for that? I heard that they were gonna keep it, right? It would be a shame to get rid of something THAT iconic.... especially when it's already there for you to exploit! |
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Sun, Mar 15, 2009 8:30 PM
Hey BigTikiDude! We're going to be at Disneyland with family on Monday, but we're definitely planning on a trip to the Beachcomber afterward... we'll probably be there around 6mp... should we look for you under a table? |
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Mon, Mar 16, 2009 10:37 AM
oooh, I'll have to check it out next time I'm down south. Wishing you all the best! |
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Mon, Mar 16, 2009 11:08 AM
Bump for tonight. Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Mon, Mar 16, 2009 2:22 PM
Bueller? Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Mon, Mar 16, 2009 3:21 PM
You can tell where they put the new sign right over the old Sams sign, |
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Mon, Mar 16, 2009 3:33 PM
Bla Bla Bla Bla Bla. |
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Mon, Mar 16, 2009 3:39 PM
Blah Blah Blah...... back at yah Jimbo.I will be meeting with Chuck in the next several [ Edited by: 1961surf 2009-03-16 15:42 ] |
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Mon, Mar 16, 2009 3:55 PM
Bill...be sure to point out the sign issue...he'll love that. A gift horse this big very rarely shows up in your backyard. Don't fret the dental work my friend. Do you have your TIKIYAKI ORCHESTRA CD YET ? [ Edited by: tikiyaki 2009-03-16 15:57 ] |
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Mon, Mar 16, 2009 4:08 PM
I do agree with you 100% on that one JIMMY . I am just happy its staying open...period! |
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Mon, Mar 16, 2009 4:13 PM
enuff squabblin' , Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Mon, Mar 16, 2009 6:27 PM
SoccerTiki is at Don the Beachcomber right now. I'm sure he will have a full report for everyone tonight :) WooHoo!! |
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Mon, Mar 16, 2009 11:37 PM
1861 surf. The issue wasn't a few bucks. The state of the sign as it sits now is temporary . The orange background will be carved to match and a large bamboo border is yet to be installed. The old sign is a integral part to the overall structure of the old sign. |
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Mon, Mar 16, 2009 11:57 PM
I couldn't make it Monday. Would anyone like to come sit in the Bar on Thurs.? In time for Happy Hour? |
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HB TIKI
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Tue, Mar 17, 2009 12:16 AM
It is great to have Don Beach in HB also new Don Beach Mug |
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Tue, Mar 17, 2009 8:22 AM
nice to see at least a name drop tiki mug--that's a good sign we will see new dtb mugs in the future i hope... |
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Tue, Mar 17, 2009 8:45 AM
It is sitting in the back room. |
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Tue, Mar 17, 2009 9:54 AM
Is that mug available now?? |
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Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:05 AM
I heard that the mugs with the Don the Beachcomber on them, the Mai Tai's are great. NOT a TVs Mai Tai, but great. and if Ryan is there behind the bar, good turnout of about 20 or so TC people last night. Jeff(bigtikidude) [ Edited by: bigtikidude 2009-03-17 10:06 ] |
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Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:10 AM
Too much "blah, blah, blah". Where's the friggin' pix????? Nobody cares about drink reviews on this board! We want public displays of drunkenness dammit!!!! |
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Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:13 AM
I have a digital camera, but I always forget it. Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:31 AM
BigTikiDude, |
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Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:40 AM
Yeah, the Cherry Blossom Punch. Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Tue, Mar 17, 2009 11:44 AM
By the fourth Mai Tai I had decided they were pretty good. Next time I'll have to experiment with the other drinks. I can't believe I didn't get a mug! |