Don The Beachcomber Day 1 - March 16th!!!

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T tikiyaki Tiki Socialite The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA Joined: May 18, 2004 Posts: 2725	T tikiyaki Posted posted on Thu, Mar 12, 2009 10:00 AM 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 Art & Delia Snyder St. Patrick's Day at a Hawaiian Restaurant? St Patty's Day Beachcomber Style! 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 Dinner for 2, $39.95: Appetizer for 2, soup or salad, entree AND Dessert for 2. Happy Hour: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday ALL DAY, Thursday - Saturday 4pm to 7pm. Sunday Luau Brunch Buffet - Live Polynesian entertainment by Tupua, free flowing Champagne and a huge buffet! $26.95 adults kids 3-10 $4.95 Make your Easter Brunch reservations now!
M Mongoloid Member Long Beach Joined: Apr 25, 2008 Posts: 590	M Mongoloid Posted posted on Thu, Mar 12, 2009 10:11 AM What a great new chapter we are about to embark on! Mahalo Sams! Mahalo Kona! Aloha Don!
KBT3 King Bushwich the 33rd Tiki Socialite Ling Cod Beach, CA 90808 Joined: Jan 10, 2005 Posts: 1738	KBT3 King Bushwich the 33rd Posted posted on Thu, Mar 12, 2009 10:43 AM New location already mentioned in Wikipedia Wikipedia: Don the Beachcomber
DM Dartin Menny Member Garbage Grove, CA Joined: Aug 29, 2008 Posts: 222	DM Dartin Menny Posted posted on Thu, Mar 12, 2009 11:02 AM Cool. Hope to be there next week...
A arriano Tiki Socialite San Diego Joined: Jun 13, 2006 Posts: 1617	A arriano Posted posted on 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.
T tikiyaki Tiki Socialite The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA Joined: May 18, 2004 Posts: 2725	T tikiyaki Posted posted on 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.
R ron-tiki Grand Member (1 year) los angeles Joined: Feb 24, 2007 Posts: 441	R ron-tiki Posted posted on Thu, Mar 12, 2009 1:19 PM i hope they have a bunch of new mugs!!!
P pappythesailor Tiki Socialite Mass. Joined: Jul 07, 2005 Posts: 1564	P pappythesailor Posted posted on Thu, Mar 12, 2009 1:40 PM That's awesome. I can't wait to meet Don.
H Haole'akamai Member The Polynesian Port of NOLA Joined: Jul 07, 2005 Posts: 2276	H Haole'akamai Posted posted on Thu, Mar 12, 2009 5:09 PM Wishing you a big time opening from up north!
KVT Kiki von Tiki Member Irvine, CA Joined: Mar 01, 2008 Posts: 758	KVT Kiki von Tiki Posted posted on Thu, Mar 12, 2009 6:29 PM On 2009-03-12 11:29, tikiyaki wrote: 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. So there will probably be a humongous grand opening party sometime in the near future? I hope!
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Thu, Mar 12, 2009 8:54 PM yeah Tikiyaki for the grand opening, what the hell, get Martini kings, Smokin Menehunes, Hula Girls, Exotiki, and King Kuklele and the friki tikis and well have a Lavapalooza. as for this Monday. I'm there. who's in? Jeff(bigtikidude)
HT HB TIKI Member Joined: Dec 12, 2008 Posts: 684	HT HB TIKI Posted posted on Sat, Mar 14, 2009 6:03 PM New picture of Don The Beachcomber sign
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Sat, Mar 14, 2009 7:17 PM wow!!! Where good Rum is immortalized and drinking is an art. thats sounds mighty fine to me. who's in for Monday. I will be there at 3 or so, testing out the new drinks. if people show up at 6 or 7. I should be under the table or on the floor. how's that for art? :wink: Jeff(bigtikidude)
T TikiGeeki Member Chino Hills, CA Joined: Nov 17, 2008 Posts: 143	T TikiGeeki Posted posted on 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
T tikiyaki Tiki Socialite The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA Joined: May 18, 2004 Posts: 2725	T tikiyaki Posted posted on 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
D Digitiki Tiki Socialite L.A. baby! Joined: Jul 22, 2004 Posts: 818	D Digitiki Posted posted on 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! "You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on." -- Dean Martin [ Edited by: Digitiki 2009-03-14 22:50 ]
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on 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)
DM Dartin Menny Member Garbage Grove, CA Joined: Aug 29, 2008 Posts: 222	DM Dartin Menny Posted posted on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 9:16 AM I'm going to try and be there on Monday...
T tropicali*honey Member Huntsville, AL Joined: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 118	T tropicali*honey Posted posted on 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!
TT Tiki Teach Member Southern Califorina Joined: Mar 10, 2008 Posts: 233	TT Tiki Teach Posted posted on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 1:20 PM Ok Jim here is the $64,000 question. How are the drink prices?
HT HB TIKI Member Joined: Dec 12, 2008 Posts: 684	HT HB TIKI Posted posted on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 5:23 PM Weelcome Don Beach to HB
HT HB TIKI Member Joined: Dec 12, 2008 Posts: 684	HT HB TIKI Posted posted on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 5:27 PM welcome Don Beach HB
M Mongoloid Member Long Beach Joined: Apr 25, 2008 Posts: 590	M Mongoloid Posted posted on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 5:38 PM Its official like a referee whistle!
T tikiyaki Tiki Socialite The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA Joined: May 18, 2004 Posts: 2725	T tikiyaki Posted posted on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 6:08 PM Whoa...where's the stellar Tiki Diablo "ALOHA" sign on the front?
L Luckydesigns Tiki Socialite Costa Mesa Joined: Sep 15, 2002 Posts: 2374	L Luckydesigns Posted posted on 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! Can't wait.... Maybe I'll spin by after my auto body class on Monday night.... What time are they gonna be open till?
T tobunga Tiki Socialite Joined: Apr 12, 2008 Posts: 1235	T tobunga Posted posted on Sun, Mar 15, 2009 8:30 PM On 2009-03-15 02:29, bigtikidude wrote: 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) 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?
BTH Brenda's Tiki Hut Member Sacramento Joined: May 02, 2006 Posts: 359	BTH Brenda's Tiki Hut Posted posted on 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!
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 11:08 AM Bump for tonight. who's in. I'll be in the bar. probably from 4 pm on. Jeff(bigtikidude)
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 2:22 PM Bueller? anyone? Jeff(bigtikidude)
1 1961surf Tiki Socialite Newport Beach, Ca . Joined: May 03, 2007 Posts: 2065	1 1961surf Posted posted on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 3:21 PM You can tell where they put the new sign right over the old Sams sign, why they did that other then trying to save a few bucks is beyond me.
T tikiyaki Tiki Socialite The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA Joined: May 18, 2004 Posts: 2725	T tikiyaki Posted posted on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 3:33 PM On 2009-03-16 15:21, 1961surf wrote: You can tell where they put the new sign right over the old Sams sign, why they did that other then trying to save a few bucks is beyond me. Bla Bla Bla Bla Bla.
1 1961surf Tiki Socialite Newport Beach, Ca . Joined: May 03, 2007 Posts: 2065	1 1961surf Posted posted on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 3:39 PM Blah Blah Blah...... back at yah Jimbo.I will be meeting with Chuck in the next several days to discuss a big event I am planning to put on at the new Don if all goes well. [ Edited by: 1961surf 2009-03-16 15:42 ]
T tikiyaki Tiki Socialite The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA Joined: May 18, 2004 Posts: 2725	T tikiyaki Posted posted on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 3:55 PM On 2009-03-16 15:39, 1961surf wrote: Blah Blah Blah...... back at yah Jimbo.I will be meeting with Chuck in the next several days to discuss a big event I am planning to put on at the new Don if all goes well. [ Edited by: 1961surf 2009-03-16 15:42 ] 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 ? http://www.myspace.com/tikiyaki http://www.tikiyakiorchestra.com [ Edited by: tikiyaki 2009-03-16 15:57 ]
1 1961surf Tiki Socialite Newport Beach, Ca . Joined: May 03, 2007 Posts: 2065	1 1961surf Posted posted on 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!
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Mon, Mar 16, 2009 4:13 PM enuff squabblin' , who's goin' 2nite? Jeff(bigtikidude)
W WooHooWahine Grand Member (8 years) Mission (Impossible) Viejo, Ca Joined: Mar 04, 2005 Posts: 3457	W WooHooWahine Posted posted on 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!!
TD Tiki Diablo Member socal Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1916	TD Tiki Diablo Posted posted on 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.
H Hiphipahula Tiki Socialite The Valley! Joined: May 27, 2006 Posts: 2451	H Hiphipahula Posted posted on 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?
HT HB TIKI Member Joined: Dec 12, 2008 Posts: 684	HT HB TIKI Posted posted on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 12:16 AM It is great to have Don Beach in HB also new Don Beach Mug
R ron-tiki Grand Member (1 year) los angeles Joined: Feb 24, 2007 Posts: 441	R ron-tiki Posted posted on 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...
RR Rob Roy Tiki Socialite Ventura, CA Joined: Dec 03, 2004 Posts: 371	RR Rob Roy Posted posted on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 8:45 AM On 2009-03-15 18:08, tikiyaki wrote: Whoa...where's the stellar Tiki Diablo "ALOHA" sign on the front? It is sitting in the back room.
L Luckydesigns Tiki Socialite Costa Mesa Joined: Sep 15, 2002 Posts: 2374	L Luckydesigns Posted posted on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 9:54 AM Is that mug available now??
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:05 AM I heard that the mugs with the Don the Beachcomber on them, were done in a small amount, so if you want one get down there asap. I think its 18 bucks for a mug with a drink in it. 14 without a drink. the Mai Tai's are great. NOT a TVs Mai Tai, but great. the Cherry Blossom is super sweet and pink, a very good girly drink. I didn't care for it. and if Ryan is there behind the bar, the Vicious Virgin is pretty good. good turnout of about 20 or so TC people last night. I never ended up under the table. Jeff(bigtikidude) [ Edited by: bigtikidude 2009-03-17 10:06 ]
S squid Member Joined: Sep 30, 2002 Posts: 1462	S squid Posted posted on 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!!!!
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:13 AM I have a digital camera, but I always forget it. :wink: Jeff(bigtikidude)
D Digitiki Tiki Socialite L.A. baby! Joined: Jul 22, 2004 Posts: 818	D Digitiki Posted posted on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:31 AM BigTikiDude, "Girly drink"? What were you sippin'? The Cherry Blossom Punch that Tikiyaki and I has was very well crafted and not too sweet.
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 10:40 AM On 2009-03-17 10:31, Digitiki wrote: BigTikiDude, "Girly drink"? What were you sippin'? The Cherry Blossom Punch that Tikiyaki and I has was very well crafted and not too sweet. Yeah, the Cherry Blossom Punch. sorry just not my thing. drinks like that give me an instant headache. may be fine for some. but I will pass on it next time. Jeff(bigtikidude)
JW Jason Wickedly Tiki Socialite LBCTIKI Joined: Jan 01, 2008 Posts: 704	JW Jason Wickedly Posted posted on 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!

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