"The Lucky Tiki" (Updates)

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TB Tiki Bob Tiki Centralite Joined: Oct 19, 2004 Posts: 41	TB Tiki Bob Posted posted on Sun, Nov 21, 2004 11:09 PM Hello Tiki Central! As promised, here are some sneak peek preview pictures of the Lucky Tiki, (The new Los Angeles Tiki Bar.) Many talented Tiki artists have been hard at work creating an amazing Tiki environment for all of you to enjoy. Please check it out! Tiki's by Danny (Tiki Diablo) Lamps by me Crazy Al working on the fireplace Tiki mug shelf by Lucky Burton Me and shruken head There's more great stuff being made right now by Tiki Tony, Crazy Al, Kevin Kidney and more. I'll post more pics as it developes. [ Edited by: Tiki Bob on 2005-03-22 17:23 ] [ Edited by: Bora Boris - Removed some edited bys - 2013-05-29 11:40 ]
S Shipwreckjoey Member San Diego, CA Joined: Nov 29, 2002 Posts: 1794	S Shipwreckjoey Posted posted on Sun, Nov 21, 2004 11:39 PM She's a beauty Tiki Bob. Thanks for the sneak peek. I might have missed your previous posts, but whereabouts in L.A. is the Lucky Tiki? I'd like to make the opening when it happens.
D Dimethios Member Joined: Feb 26, 2004 Posts: 116	D Dimethios Posted posted on Sun, Nov 21, 2004 11:41 PM Looks great! Hope I can make it over to L.A. sometime when it's all finished.
F freddiefreelance Member San Diego, Ca. Joined: Feb 15, 2003 Posts: 3006	F freddiefreelance Posted posted on Mon, Nov 22, 2004 11:05 AM On 2004-11-21 23:39, Shipwreckjoey wrote: She's a beauty Tiki Bob. Thanks for the sneak peek. I might have missed your previous posts, but whereabouts in L.A. is the Lucky Tiki? I'd like to make the opening when it happens. Joey, it's the bar from the "Name the Tiki Bar" contest: This little gem is located in the San Fernando Valley, where the 405 and the 118 freeways meet. Formerly known as the "Wild Cherry," this bar, built in the '50s, is suspected of being a former tiki bar (unconfirmed as of yet due to its current dive bar appearance). It features a lava rock fagade and a large lava rock fireplace, perfect for a complete tiki restoration. The bar will feature full liquor with tropical drinks and authentic tiki dicor including carvings and paintings from some of the best contemporary tiki artists. We will have our very own custom tiki mug, DJ's, special events and island tunes to take you far, far away. I haven't been up in that neighborhood in years, but I'm enjoying the pictures & I hope to see this in person when it's complete.
UB Unga Bunga Tiki Socialite CaliTikifornia Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 5878	UB Unga Bunga Posted posted on Mon, Nov 22, 2004 11:27 AM Hey Bob, I will be down your way for the holidays. Hope you will be open by then. Have Fun!
T Tangaroa Tiki Socialite Joined: Apr 25, 2002 Posts: 1566	T Tangaroa Posted posted on Mon, Nov 22, 2004 11:40 AM Holy crap - this looks great! C'Al & Kevin have great taste - (don't know Tiki Tony's work - but I'm sure it's good) - this is looking to be an incredible bar... When's the grand opening?
D dangergirl299 Grand Member (1 year) Bay Area Joined: Feb 18, 2003 Posts: 893	D dangergirl299 Posted posted on Mon, Nov 22, 2004 11:49 AM oddly, I've already had a dream about this place, this weekend. the pics look great! can't wait to see the real thing next time I'm in So Cal.
B BarkerBird Member Joined: Jul 20, 2004 Posts: 168	B BarkerBird Posted posted on Mon, Nov 22, 2004 2:51 PM Looks great! I can't wait! What opening date are you shooting for?
C christiki295 Member LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3837	C christiki295 Posted posted on Mon, Nov 22, 2004 6:41 PM I think I have a new favorite bar in the making. TikiDiablo, CrazyAl and crew are making this world a better place, one tiki at a time!
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on Mon, Nov 22, 2004 8:02 PM finally a tiki bar close enough to walk to , yeah. Cant wait.
S spy-tiki Tiki Socialite glendale, ca Joined: May 11, 2003 Posts: 760	S spy-tiki Posted posted on Mon, Nov 22, 2004 8:08 PM WHEN? WHEN? WHEN? WHEN? WHEN? WHEN? WHEN!
R Raffertiki Member L.I. Joined: Oct 31, 2003 Posts: 1527	R Raffertiki Posted posted on Mon, Nov 22, 2004 8:17 PM Wow. Your place is looking sweet. Keep the pics coming.
SF Slacks Ferret Tiki Socialite Calgary Joined: Oct 02, 2003 Posts: 1395	SF Slacks Ferret Posted posted on Mon, Nov 22, 2004 8:50 PM I look forward to seeing this next time I'm in LA. Beautiful job so far!
TB Tiki Bob Tiki Centralite Joined: Oct 19, 2004 Posts: 41	TB Tiki Bob Posted posted on Mon, Nov 22, 2004 9:34 PM We are shooting for the 2nd weekend in Dec. to be open. I will host a private Tiki Central night around that time. I will let everybody know when I have an exact date.
S spy-tiki Tiki Socialite glendale, ca Joined: May 11, 2003 Posts: 760	S spy-tiki Posted posted on Mon, Nov 22, 2004 10:13 PM Thanks. I'm doing a term paper that's kickin' my butt. I'ts due about then and I'll be needing some healing.
P Polynesiac Tiki Socialite San Pedro, CA Joined: Jan 29, 2004 Posts: 2099	P Polynesiac Posted posted on Mon, Nov 22, 2004 10:31 PM That place looks AWESOME!!!!! Congrats on the nice work tony, chiki and al! Can't wait to see it in person!
PK Primo Kimo Tiki Socialite Vermont Joined: Jul 08, 2003 Posts: 324	PK Primo Kimo Posted posted on Tue, Nov 23, 2004 5:51 AM YES!
TB Tiki Bob Tiki Centralite Joined: Oct 19, 2004 Posts: 41	TB Tiki Bob Posted posted on Thu, Nov 25, 2004 2:08 PM I forgot to mention that Tiki carver Dawna will be carving our signature "Lucky Tiki"
B BarkerBird Member Joined: Jul 20, 2004 Posts: 168	B BarkerBird Posted posted on Fri, Nov 26, 2004 10:14 AM Will the Lucky Tiki bring you luck when you rub its belly?
TB Tiki Bob Tiki Centralite Joined: Oct 19, 2004 Posts: 41	TB Tiki Bob Posted posted on Fri, Nov 26, 2004 12:57 PM Of Course!!
TB Tiki Bob Tiki Centralite Joined: Oct 19, 2004 Posts: 41	TB Tiki Bob Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 12:33 PM well... we are getting close to opening, and will let everybody know in the next few days when the private opening is. Check out the great logo done by my friend Kevin Kidney.
TB Tiki Bob Tiki Centralite Joined: Oct 19, 2004 Posts: 41	TB Tiki Bob Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 12:40 PM Also, The website is up. Check it out. http://www.theluckytiki.com
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 12:56 PM Tres cool! I knew Kev would be the man for the job! I bet if someone that knows Tiki but not this website drives by there and sees that sign they will think they discovered an unknown 60s hideaway, it looks so period.
T Tangaroa Tiki Socialite Joined: Apr 25, 2002 Posts: 1566	T Tangaroa Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 1:05 PM Oh man - this looks soooooo good. And it's close to our house!
N net-tiki Member Joined: Jan 28, 2004 Posts: 247	N net-tiki Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 1:27 PM I cant wait to see this place in person. I am there when they have the grand opening. [ Edited by: net-tiki on 2004-12-03 13:28 ]
PA Pacific Andy Member Tahiti Joined: Feb 17, 2003 Posts: 193	PA Pacific Andy Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 2:15 PM Hey if this is the place I think it is, I use to ride my bike past in when I was a menehune. I was kind of scared of it, but I was scared of many thing I now love. wink wink. I look forward to a Mai Tai over the holidays when I visit my parents. Let us know when you open.
T Turbogod Member Joined: Jun 14, 2002 Posts: 1219	T Turbogod Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 3:01 PM Awesome looking place. Who did the big tiki with the skulls? C'Al? Danny?
P PolynesianPop Tiki Socialite Corona, Ca Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2371	P PolynesianPop Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 3:13 PM On 2004-12-03 15:01, Turbogod wrote: Who did the big tiki with the skulls? That one looks like a Crazy Al... I can't wait to see this place -- it looks killer from the pics!
D delphiniumangel Member Joined: Nov 30, 2004 Posts: 46	D delphiniumangel Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 3:27 PM Hi TB looking forward to the opening. WOW - great work by all artists involved.
TB Tiki Bob Tiki Centralite Joined: Oct 19, 2004 Posts: 41	TB Tiki Bob Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 3:40 PM Yes, Crazy Al did the 8 ft. Tiki with the skulls. It is 10 times more amazing in person.
D delphiniumangel Member Joined: Nov 30, 2004 Posts: 46	D delphiniumangel Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 4:59 PM Looking forward to seeing it all in person. When is the opening date? Need some entertainment for that opening night? I know a few haulaus and island groups that you might want to book or do you have room for this? Maybe just the opening night.
T Tangaroa Tiki Socialite Joined: Apr 25, 2002 Posts: 1566	T Tangaroa Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 5:11 PM C'Al rules. Or have I said that before?
D delphiniumangel Member Joined: Nov 30, 2004 Posts: 46	D delphiniumangel Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 5:16 PM I second that!
H Humuhumu Member San Francisco Joined: Aug 22, 2002 Posts: 3691	H Humuhumu Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 5:17 PM I am SO thrilled about this! Great work all around, by many of my favorite artists... in particular, Kevin's logo is effing adorable. Excited to hear more details about when it'll open. Congratulations on the results of your hard work, all around!
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 5:25 PM SRO and you aren't even open yet. It has all the maikngs of a Dynamite tiki joint.
D delphiniumangel Member Joined: Nov 30, 2004 Posts: 46	D delphiniumangel Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 5:28 PM Hey Benzart so will you be coming to California for the opening? Or are you having great weather in Saint Lucie, FL?
K kimcheebref Member Ann Arbor, MI Joined: Oct 01, 2004 Posts: 26	K kimcheebref Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 5:45 PM WOW! the place looks outstanding! that tiki that C'Al did looks fabulous! Are you going to have a signature mug that us out-of-state-r's can have a chance at purchasing? you'll have to post some pics of opening night so that the unfortunate who can't attend can enjoy! thanks!
B BarkerBird Member Joined: Jul 20, 2004 Posts: 168	B BarkerBird Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 6:04 PM Great work, TikiBob! I took a jaunt over there to check it out in progress a couple of days ago. Before the sign went up. Looks GREAT. What a cool little joint. I can't wait!
T tikitortured Member Huntington Beach Ca. Joined: Apr 08, 2004 Posts: 332	T tikitortured Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 6:13 PM OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY DOG OH MY DOG OH MY DOG OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY! [ Edited by: tikitortured on 2004-12-04 10:08 ]
M MaiTaiMafia-Old Member Kapolei, HI Joined: Dec 03, 2004 Posts: 84	M MaiTaiMafia-Old Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 6:44 PM Awesome - now can you come over here and build one on Oahu? Nothin' like that over here at all. The stuff in town is too... too... commercial I guess would be the word for it. Your place would be a welcome addition over here. Next time I'm mainland-side, I'm coming to the Lucky Tiki for a Mai Tai or ten... Aloha MTM
TB Tiki Bob Tiki Centralite Joined: Oct 19, 2004 Posts: 41	TB Tiki Bob Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 7:17 PM We are definitely going to have our own Tiki mug or two. But unfortunately it takes so long to get them made that it probably won't be ready for another 6 months. I'll let everybody know as soon as they are done.
TM The Monitors Member The ILL streets of Santa Clarita, CA Joined: Apr 08, 2003 Posts: 257	TM The Monitors Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 9:16 PM I love the logo... I love the building... I love the name... I love the concept... I love it...I love it...I love it...
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 9:32 PM By the way, The Monitors, is your name in any way an hommage to the 1981 art band "Monitor" who then became the legendary early "The Tikis"? (See Michael Uhlenkott bio in "TIKI ART NOW!") Oh, and tikitortured, please edit your "OHMYGODOHMYGOD..." post by putting some spaces between the words, your continous word worm is why all other posts are running now in Cinemascope format, which makes them very hard to read! [ Edited by: bigbrotiki on 2004-12-03 21:38 ]
UB Unga Bunga Tiki Socialite CaliTikifornia Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 5878	UB Unga Bunga Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 9:46 PM On 2004-12-03 21:16, The Monitors wrote: I love the logo... I love the building... I love the name... I love the concept... I love it...I love it...I love it... It's the Love Monitor!!
UB Unga Bunga Tiki Socialite CaliTikifornia Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 5878	UB Unga Bunga Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 9:51 PM On 2004-12-03 21:32, bigbrotiki wrote: By the way, The Monitors, is your name in any way an hommage to the 1981 art band "Monitor" who then became the legendary early "The Tikis"? (See Michael Uhlenkott bio in "TIKI ART NOW!") Hey Sven! How come you never asked me any cool questions like that? Apparently, I'm not worthy?
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Fri, Dec 3, 2004 10:11 PM Ooops, should I know? Sorry but, even it sometimes might seem that way, I am not always all-knowing, all-seeing Big Brother Tiki. [ Edited by: bigbrotiki on 2004-12-04 09:36 ]
B bongofury Grand Member (6 years) Ventura County Joined: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 1565	B bongofury Posted posted on Sat, Dec 4, 2004 8:53 AM I dropped off some decor at the "Wild Cherry" on Thursday.........Lucky was gracious enough to stop work long enough to show me around.......Crazy Al's Tiki has to be seen in person. The whole place is amazing. Jaws will drop............ I think I will be back from Mexico in time for the opening......yeah!
T tikitortured Member Huntington Beach Ca. Joined: Apr 08, 2004 Posts: 332	T tikitortured Posted posted on Sat, Dec 4, 2004 10:37 AM Not to get off topic or anything but that was a good question Bigbrotiki asked about Monitor. I love them. They're so obscure. My band "the TIKI GODS" opened for them at Cal State Long Beach once upon a time. Anyhoo, back to THE LUCKY TIKI, when did you say the grand opening is, because I want to go there NOW!

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