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The "Official" Kahiki Book Thread
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I am proud to announce that I am one of four authors that will be releasing a book on the history of the Kahiki Supper Club. As most of you on Tiki Central know, the Kahiki was one of the grandest Polynesian restaurants in the world. We have uncovered a ton of information and interviewed a LOT of people for this book. The authors are David Myers, Elise Myers, Doug Motz and Jeff Chenault (me). It is being published by History Press and will be available in October 2014. Information on how and where to purchase the book will announced soon! There will also be various events leading up to and after its publication. Cheers and Mahalo, |
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Thu, Mar 27, 2014 12:00 PM
Congrats, Jeff! Can't wait! Jack |
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Thu, Mar 27, 2014 12:30 PM
That's great news, Jeff! I, among other things, will be looking for cocktail recipes from the Kahiki. Your book will be a great way to help preserve the memories of the Kahiki. |
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Jeff Central
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Thu, Mar 27, 2014 12:47 PM
We are going to include 5 drink recipes and 5 food recipes!! :) |
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Thu, Mar 27, 2014 6:05 PM
Excellent, Jeff... a most worthy endeavor! Really looking forward to getting a copy of the finished work. Now, if we can just put Swanky on a writer's sabbatical so he can finish his volume on the Mai-Kai... -Tom |
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Tiki Toli
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Fri, Mar 28, 2014 7:39 AM
This is great news, put me down for a copy and the release party that will be at the grass kirt, that I know you are going to have! |
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Jeff Central
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Fri, Mar 28, 2014 10:17 AM
How'd ya guess!! :wink: |
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Fri, Mar 28, 2014 5:21 PM
Looking forward to it Jeff! |
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Fri, Mar 28, 2014 6:01 PM
Great news, Jeff! Can't wait! |
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Sat, Mar 29, 2014 9:21 AM
Go Jeff Go! I'm looking forward to the proper documentation this one-of-a-kind Temple of Tiki deserves! |
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Jeff Central
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Sat, Mar 29, 2014 5:21 PM
Here's a picture of Bill Sapp and Lee Henry, I took just a few months ago. They were very happy to talk to us about the Kahiki's early days and are very enthusiastic about the book. They still like a good cocktail once in awhile too! :wink: Cheers and Mahalo, |
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Mon, Mar 31, 2014 8:53 AM
That's great Jeff. I know you have always had a real passion in preserving the history of the Kahiki. I'm so sorry that I just missed seeing this grand temple in person. Now, and least I can see what all I missed out on in your new book. |
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Jeff Central
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Tue, Jul 15, 2014 10:40 AM
We have a cover................. Cheers and Mahalo, |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2014 10:53 AM
Looks great! I live that there are so many books about tiki topics coming out. |
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Big Kahuna
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Tue, Jul 15, 2014 8:17 PM
Looking forward to this one! |
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Tue, Jul 15, 2014 9:53 PM
Wow...that is great Jeff. Looking forward to it. |
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Sat, Jul 19, 2014 8:23 AM
What a great time we had Jeff! Good luck on your book! [ Edited by: tikiskip 2014-07-19 08:25 ] |
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Jeff Central
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Mon, Jul 21, 2014 7:39 AM
Thanks for the kind words John! You were a BIG help and the journeys we had over the years constituted a large part of my Kahiki knowledge. Many interviews, conversations and memories my friend! Thanks for your support! Now we need to hit the Windward again like the good ole' days!! Cheers and Mahalo, |
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Jeff Central
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Thu, Sep 4, 2014 12:24 PM
Now available for pre-order directly from me, signed, with extras and FREE shipping in the US!!! Doesn't get much better than that folks!!!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/351163463402?ssPageName=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Cheers and Mahalo, [ Edited by: Jeff Central 2014-09-04 12:25 ] |
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Wed, Sep 10, 2014 5:30 AM
Hey Jeff just got your book from you and signed! After a quick skim I have already found out lots of Kahiki lore I never knew. Good luck on sales as this is a great book by a great guy, Jeff that is don't know I can get you one from Jeff for $40.00 or just get one directly from Jeff for lots less than that. Congrats Jeff! |
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Wed, Sep 10, 2014 7:14 AM
Could we get a few sneek peek pics? Congrats, |
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Jeff Central
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Thu, Sep 11, 2014 6:21 AM
Thanks for the kind words skip!! Glad you like it!! You were a BIG help and I stand by my statemnet that you are thee #1 Kahiki fan!! Everytime we asked Bill about Mitch being in the mob he would reply "we won't talk about that." So there's your answer!! Jeff, the best way to purcahse this book right now is on Amazon at.......... http://www.amazon.com/Kahiki-Supper-Club-Polynesian-Landmarks/dp/1626195943 You can also order it directly from History Press at............ https://www.historypress.net/search.php?s=kahiki Eventually it might make it to various Tiki locations but right now this is the way to go! I'll try to post a few "sneak peek" photos for you! Cheers and Mahalo, |
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Thu, Sep 11, 2014 6:51 AM
Preview it HERE |
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Jeff Central
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Thu, Sep 11, 2014 7:35 AM
Cool, thanks Tim!!! :) History Press would make a perfect publisher for The Mai Kai book!!! Cheers and Mahalo, |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2014 6:48 AM
The news show Good Day Columbus just had Doug Motz on making drinks The show was ok. Who is Doug Motz? |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2014 7:56 AM
Here is some of his work. |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2014 8:36 AM
A quote from that article. "When the Clarmont closed, Ohio Supreme Court Justice Yvette McGee Brown told the Columbus Dispatch that she would start her workday at the Clarmont two or three times a week from about 1993 to 2010. “It was kind of like Cheers: Everybody knew your name.” AND that's how most of the old places in Columbus are like the Kahiki, Windward Passage, Clarmont and Watch when the Windward goes out he will talk about how great it was. If all these fans go to these places instead of the new hot spots BEFORE they go out, I'll be at the Windward with Shawn or BJ, Or maybe the Top with sonya Modes. |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2014 11:28 AM
John and Jeff, The reason my father always replies "we won't talk about that" is because people try to sensationalize a story that they can add to. We hope that people want to read the real story, not innuendos or someones perception. The recently released book "Kahiki Supper Club is information and details gathered from from dad and Lee. The book is excellent reading and was very well written. Mitch was a good friend of my father and Lee and was not related to the mob in any way but rather, Mitch made his fortune in mining and was highly respected by his family, friends and business associates. It has not been mentioned before, but Mitch, once a Kahiki owner, died on the same day the Kahiki took it's last breath. |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2014 12:36 PM
Well the mob question was kind of a joke really. So mob ties would be out of the question in light of all this. The Kahiki story is a great one, with or without the mob. In 1963, The Saturday Evening Post dubbed the area "Crimetown U.S.A.," noting: "Officials hobnob openly with criminals. Arrests of racketeers are rare, convictions rarer still and tough sentences almost unheard of." [ Edited by: tikiskip 2014-09-13 12:47 ] |
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Sat, Sep 13, 2014 8:39 PM
This is exactly what I'm referring to. Mitch was not from Youngstown. He was from Stuebenville. |
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Sun, Sep 14, 2014 10:47 AM
You need to remember that the whole question of the mob and Mitch was not given birth by Jeff and I. So if someone said Jeff had ties to the mob I would go NO way, not true. I no way was I trying to say Bill or lee had dealings with the mob. BUT for Mr Taso to come to America at like 20 years old with $100.00 bucks and own the Kahiki was it at 26? It's good that there is now a book and Tiki Central so the history can come out and be known. |
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Sun, Sep 14, 2014 11:55 AM
I'm not certain why you want to banter back and forth about a very well respected and generous man that you never knew or met who helped people his entire life including Lee Henry, Bill Sapp and Michael Tsao financially. Dad respected Mitch for his generosity to himself and Lee as well as Michael Tsao. As you stated about asking people from Youngstown if they are in the mob, my dad would rather tell people "we are not going to talk about that" rather than calling that person a buffoon. If people would take time to google Mitch Boich, they would find out just how much he was respected for his generosity. Please stop with the innuendos and let him and his name rest in peace. And let this thread get back to Jeff's book. |
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tikiskip
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Sun, Sep 14, 2014 3:21 PM
Ok Linda will do. |
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Sun, Sep 14, 2014 4:21 PM
John, its been a two way street.I have stated previously that Mitch Boich was not associated with the mob. He helped Michael Tsao purchase the Kahiki because Mitch didn't want to be in the restaurant business, which is mentioned in Jeff's book. If you feel you have to insert drama or mystery into a Kahiki story, we are suggesting that you have facts to back up your story in order to not slander a person's reputation and integrity. |
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Sun, Sep 14, 2014 7:54 PM
just ordered my copy !! i hope to give it "two thumbs up !!" |
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Jeff Central
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Mon, Sep 15, 2014 7:40 AM
:wink: Thanks Tipsy!!! |
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Mon, Sep 15, 2014 9:40 AM
lol!!! |
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Jeff Central
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Mon, Sep 15, 2014 9:52 AM
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Mon, Sep 15, 2014 10:57 AM
Gotcha, thanks Jeff |
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Tue, Sep 16, 2014 6:21 AM
Love that photo! |
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Jeff Central
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Tue, Sep 16, 2014 9:55 AM
Here's a link for the next Kahiki Dinner Party put on by the Ohio Historical Society! |
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Jeff Central
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Tue, Sep 16, 2014 9:56 AM
Just got a nice write up in the Columbus Dispatch!!! Cheers and Mahalo, |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2014 6:43 AM
Got my copy yesterday. Way more here than I expected. I rarely read, so, this may gather dust for a long time, but I will start reading sections for sure. Glad there si a section of color images too. |
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Jeff Central
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Wed, Sep 17, 2014 10:42 AM
Thanks Tim!! The publisher would be a perfect match for your Mai Kai book!! Hit them up!! Cheers and Mahalo, |
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Wed, Sep 17, 2014 9:07 PM
Just got my book today...will be gawking it at it this weekend...WHEEEEEE!!! |
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Thu, Sep 18, 2014 9:02 PM
Ours arrived today. I wish there was a book for every tiki palace. Wendy |
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Fri, Sep 19, 2014 4:48 AM
Started this today! Super excited. |
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Sun, Sep 21, 2014 8:42 AM
Hey, I made it into the book(pg 66)! Who knew?! |