TIKI TI 50th Anniversary! - Photos and Fun

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B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Wed, Apr 27, 2011 10:55 PM This momentous occasion should not be all about that damn mug! It deserves its own thread, please post all photos and Tiki Ti accolades HERE. This tiny bar was an important place of germination for me and Jeff Berry and lots of other people before we really "knew" Tiki! I feel very gratified that I was able to contribute to this important event by designing their first Tiki mug, thus having things come full circle for me. Thank you for everyone who came, from the farthest reaches of O.C. and the Valley to even San Francisco and Sacramento. See you again tomorrow same time, same place. And Thank You, everyone, for the kind words about the mug, too. :D
TT Tonga Tom Grand Member (1 year) 2 mi. south of the Hut Joined: Sep 24, 2009 Posts: 1194	TT Tonga Tom Posted posted on Wed, Apr 27, 2011 11:32 PM Here's some photos from Wednesday (4/27/2011) starting around 3:15-ish...
J JOHN-O Tiki Socialite Dogtown, USA Joined: May 16, 2008 Posts: 2721	J JOHN-O Posted posted on Thu, Apr 28, 2011 7:41 AM I'm glad someone got a snapshot of this guy... :) In the 1930's when all of the Tropical cocktail classics were being invented, he was considered "The Man behind the Man" (or in those days one of "the boys"). He may have actually have been THE MAN !! Thank you Ray Buhen !!! And to Mike Sr., Mike Jr., and Mark for keeping the Tiki torch burning since 1961.
A alohashirtbob Member Mount Prospect, IL Joined: Nov 03, 2004 Posts: 49	A alohashirtbob Posted posted on Thu, Apr 28, 2011 7:59 AM Quite a shock to see Dr. Shocker drinking in broad daylight. I miss SoCal!
CJ Coco Joe Member Los Angeles Joined: Sep 27, 2008 Posts: 724	CJ Coco Joe Posted posted on Thu, Apr 28, 2011 8:21 AM ouch
T Tobor64 Grand Member (1 year) Burbank, CA. Joined: Jul 13, 2009 Posts: 402	T Tobor64 Posted posted on Thu, Apr 28, 2011 8:22 AM Brilliant photos as always, Tom! I only wish we could've stayed longer. What an honor it was to be there to help kick off the anniversary. I'm raisin' my mug to toast another 50 years...see you in 2061!
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Thu, Apr 28, 2011 8:51 AM And here's a close up of the Golden Anniversary swizzle stick! Ooooh, aaaaah! :)
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Thu, Apr 28, 2011 10:25 AM no I didn't really drink all of those drinks, I only had 2, but I didn't do the Ray's mistakes, I had a Zombie,and a 151 swizzle, and they kicked my ass. going back for round 2 today. Good times, Good Drinks, and Good People, here is to many more Years for the Tiki Ti and the Buhen family. Jeff(btd) [ Edited by: bigtikidude 2011-04-28 11:03 ]
T tikiyaki Tiki Socialite The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA Joined: May 18, 2004 Posts: 2725	T tikiyaki Posted posted on Thu, Apr 28, 2011 10:52 AM Had a wonderful time at the Ti yesterday. It was everything our tiki thing should be, IMO .....Celebrating one of the last remaining icons of Polynesian Pop - The Buhen legacy. Everyone was in a great mood, enjoying the cocktails, and getting their hands on that great mug....a long overdue thing for the Tiki Ti. Great job on the mug design, Sven...another home run. Congrats to the Buhen's for 50 years and 3 generations of greatness.
C carlosrossi Member los angeles, california Joined: Mar 02, 2010 Posts: 129	C carlosrossi Posted posted on Thu, Apr 28, 2011 2:32 PM also note! Beachbum Berry will be in attendance tonight! I can't wait to shake that guy's hand!
BS Big Swig Member oceanside Joined: Feb 01, 2010 Posts: 21	BS Big Swig Posted posted on Thu, Apr 28, 2011 4:30 PM Cant wait for my girlfriend to get off work at 5 so we can head up! it'll be her first time. and i'll be taking photos too!
T Tobor64 Grand Member (1 year) Burbank, CA. Joined: Jul 13, 2009 Posts: 402	T Tobor64 Posted posted on Thu, Apr 28, 2011 10:39 PM Forgot to post this pic of my wife's raffle winnings during Wednesday's festivities.... Now I just need to get a car worthy of one of these frames (yes, she said she'd share).
TM tiki moon Member Los Angeles Joined: Mar 13, 2009 Posts: 51	TM tiki moon Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 1:04 AM
JB Joe Banks Tiki Socialite An island in Catlandia Joined: Aug 02, 2007 Posts: 560	JB Joe Banks Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 6:46 AM
Y yirmumah Member Pittsburgh, PA Joined: Feb 22, 2005 Posts: 50	Y yirmumah Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 8:18 AM That TORO pouring pic is awesome!
R Rawim Tiki Socialite Palmdale, CA Joined: Aug 04, 2010 Posts: 125	R Rawim Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 8:20 AM I had a great time there yesterday even if it was only for an hour. Highlight might have been Jeff Berry cutting in line in front of me so he could get to the "VIP" section.
H hulahoney Member The Isle of Hula, CA Joined: Nov 01, 2004 Posts: 16	H hulahoney Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 8:59 AM Last night was an absolute blast! Thank you to the Buhen family for their hospitality, for all the regulars who worked hard last night, for all the patrons over the years... the Tiki Ti is something really special and I'm glad I can say I was there to celebrate the 50th anniversary! From my phone... I was excited to see familiar faces in line! King Kukulele Some of my loot! And some snaps from my camera The man who started it all :) Me with Holden, Crazy Al, and Anders Still a solid line Mahalo to everyone at the Ti last night :) That was one for the record books!
CJ Coco Joe Member Los Angeles Joined: Sep 27, 2008 Posts: 724	CJ Coco Joe Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 9:14 AM
JB Joe Banks Tiki Socialite An island in Catlandia Joined: Aug 02, 2007 Posts: 560	JB Joe Banks Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 9:40 AM
S sneakyjack Member NYC Area Joined: May 25, 2004 Posts: 1130	S sneakyjack Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 10:31 AM looks fun a s always.. I gots to get me one them Tiki Tis license plate frames from my tiki themed VW bus- How do you do it? Anyone? I'm hoping I can get one through the tiki-ti site time will tell. [ Edited by: sneakyjack 2011-05-04 14:36 ] [ Edited by: sneakyjack 2011-05-04 14:39 ]
C congawa Member Long Beach, CA Joined: Aug 11, 2008 Posts: 358	C congawa Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 10:37 AM Looks like fun...sorry to have missed the anniversary celebration. Due to work load and a previous obligation, I couldn't get there until about 7:45pm, and after being in the line that didn't move for 30 min., and operating on 3 hours sleep with work again today, I headed home. Today is the first day I might have a chance to be there around 5 or 6, but I'm sure I'm a day late and a dollar short. Is anybody from TC going to be there tonight, around 4-7, or later? I know the mugs are gone, at this point I'm just hoping for a sizzle stick. Caltiki Brent
TT Tonga Tom Grand Member (1 year) 2 mi. south of the Hut Joined: Sep 24, 2009 Posts: 1194	TT Tonga Tom Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 11:13 AM Great photos hulahoney, thank you! Congawa, they should have 50 mugs per day unless they decided to blow them all out yesterday.
DZ Doctor Z Tiki Socialite Jasper's Reef, Torrance, CA Joined: Aug 01, 2002 Posts: 1620	DZ Doctor Z Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 11:19 AM On 2011-04-29 11:13, Tonga Tom wrote: Great photos hulahoney, thank you! Congawa, they should have 50 mugs per day unless they decided to blow them all out yesterday. Yes, great pix Hulahoney!! Quote from Tiki Ti on FB last night: "Tiki Ti is simultaneously happy that tonight's crowd bought the remaining supply of mugs, and sad that we will have to wait for three weeks for more. Seriously." Looks like you're gonna hafta wait a spell...
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 11:52 AM Yeah, they decided to blow them all out last night instead of waiting...I can tell, my signing hand hurts! Wow what a blast! EVERYONE was there last night - at one point, once they made it in! After being there the second day from 4:00 pm on, I hit a wall around 9:00 pm. Enjoying so much accolades and good company, and lots of vessels full of frothy goodness... ...things began to look a little fuzzy... ..even though I was being held up by such upstanding Tiki Ti citizens as Beachbum Berry and Martin Cate!: (..with back up by Sabu) But it sure was satisfying to sit with Jeff Berry under our name tag dated 10 years ago, and muse about how we never would have guessed that his research here would inspire a new wave of mixologists all over the world, and that I would drink out of a Tiki Ti logo mug I designed! Thank you Tiki Ti for being there!
H hulahoney Member The Isle of Hula, CA Joined: Nov 01, 2004 Posts: 16	H hulahoney Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 12:50 PM I have all the videos from my camera posted on Youtube... Check them out at Tiki Ti 50th Anniversary Enjoy!
T TIKIWAGON Tiki Socialite England Joined: Sep 09, 2002 Posts: 440	T TIKIWAGON Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 1:15 PM Looks like great fun and we arent jealous at all!,Cant wait to come over again for a california tiki vacation later in the year
TT Tonga Tom Grand Member (1 year) 2 mi. south of the Hut Joined: Sep 24, 2009 Posts: 1194	TT Tonga Tom Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 4:42 PM On 2011-04-29 11:19, Doctor Z wrote: Quote from Tiki Ti on FB last night: "Tiki Ti is simultaneously happy that tonight's crowd bought the remaining supply of mugs, and sad that we will have to wait for three weeks for more. Seriously." Looks like you're gonna hafta wait a spell... WOW! I'm so glad I made it on Wednesday, but it ooks like last night was a total blast! That's $7,000 worth of mugs in two days!!!
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 4:56 PM Thank You for the shout-out, Mr. Nichols!: http://www.lamag.com/askchrisblog/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10232136 Here is one occasion where a flash actually yielded better results than non-flash photography, the photo that Cass took of Adrian (Polynesian Pop) posing with the "V.I.P." corner gang!: Would you look at those shirt colors! If that photo doesn't spell "Happiness is being at the Tiki Ti" I don't know what does! :)
C Chippy Member Sunny Southern California Joined: Jul 24, 2010 Posts: 284	C Chippy Posted posted on Fri, Apr 29, 2011 7:29 PM It truely was a great event yesterday. I even had fun waiting in line, chatting it up with everyone. I just wish TikiSkaBro and I could have hung out a little longer. Thanks for sharing all the great photos.
T TwoChordTom Member Behind The Orange Curtain - California Joined: May 07, 2011 Posts: 12	T TwoChordTom Posted posted on Sat, May 7, 2011 12:36 PM Here are three photos from April 28th. What a great time. More mugs should be "incoming" next week.
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Sat, May 7, 2011 8:18 PM Just dropped in at the Ti: Aaaaaah, all's back to normal again! Here is one of my favorite pictures from last week: The Tiki Ti receiving an official certificate of congratulations from the city of L.A. ! They even included the logo Tiki in it :)
C Chippy Member Sunny Southern California Joined: Jul 24, 2010 Posts: 284	C Chippy Posted posted on Sun, May 8, 2011 8:23 PM I am glad to see the city coucil is finally doing something I can agree with. I hope the Mayor claims all those free drinks on his expense account.
T TwoChordTom Member Behind The Orange Curtain - California Joined: May 07, 2011 Posts: 12	T TwoChordTom Posted posted on Mon, May 16, 2011 6:14 PM A few more photos from the 50th Bash on the 28th.
T tobunga Tiki Socialite Joined: Apr 12, 2008 Posts: 1235	T tobunga Posted posted on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 7:19 PM We were at Tiki Ti last Friday night and Mike Sr. gave us copies of the Los Feliz & Silver Lake Community Guide featuring a cover story on Tiki Ti's 50th anniversary. There's some great photos, and a very informative article on Ray Buhen (Mike Sr. said it was very good!), the family and the history of the bar... very cool, found out some interesting facts I didn't know! You can pick up copies at Los Feliz & Silver Lake shops and restaurants. (There's some coupons for great area restaurants too!)
J JOHN-O Tiki Socialite Dogtown, USA Joined: May 16, 2008 Posts: 2721	J JOHN-O Posted posted on Tue, Jul 19, 2011 8:22 PM Ha, ha. The editor is a Tiki-Ti regular. I remember sitting next to him one day. He asks "Did you go to Marshall High ?? You look familiar."
AF A Frame Member Mr. C's on the Coast Highway Joined: Apr 16, 2009 Posts: 332	AF A Frame Posted posted on Fri, Sep 9, 2011 11:53 AM Seeing this topic today reminded me that I hadn't posted these photos yet. Better late than never I guess. What a fun and memorable night! Not the regular Thursday night crowd Signing the guest book Victor & Dave w/ Mike Holden and Mike Great patterns & colors Gil & Anna Soccer waiting for his turn at the menu John-O just about done with a Jim's Special Charlie with 50th Anniversary mug Rasta Jim "That's Five dollars" Rare times call for even rarer rum (a gift from Cass) The King played all night long All smiles in the power corner Dr. Z's Raffle winnings Crazy Al's new lamp hat Mark during a short break Sabu defined "Sucking 'em up"! JonPaul & Marie Vicky & Mike Some of the crowd Lots of people to thank Cake and bubbly too. Great times for sure!
UB Unga Bunga Tiki Socialite CaliTikifornia Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 5878	UB Unga Bunga Posted posted on Fri, Sep 9, 2011 12:30 PM A lot of classic TC veterans showed up. Sorry to have missed it.

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