Forbidden Island: Special Tiki Central-only Sneak Preview Party April 20th

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S suzanne Member Oakland Joined: Mar 31, 2005 Posts: 666	S suzanne Posted posted on Tue, Apr 18, 2006 4:19 PM I'd love to be there and bring Sparky too! :D:D
C CheekyGirl Member Like Oh My Gawd..San Fernando Valley Joined: May 21, 2003 Posts: 985	C CheekyGirl Posted posted on Tue, Apr 18, 2006 5:39 PM 355 miles away from me!
P Polynesiac Tiki Socialite San Pedro, CA Joined: Jan 29, 2004 Posts: 2099	P Polynesiac Posted posted on Tue, Apr 18, 2006 6:09 PM Wish I could be there...I did get a sneaky-peeky about 2 weeks ago and Mr. Martiki was (is) a real gentleman - this place is going to be (already is) ZAZZ!!! no - make that DOUBLE ZAZZ!!!! Those of you going are in for a real treat and be sure to take TONS of pictures 'cause I want to see how it all turned out!!!! mmm...forbidden island...
TFTBL Tiki from the Black Lagoon Member Sacramento, CA Joined: Feb 01, 2004 Posts: 13	TFTBL Tiki from the Black Lagoon Posted posted on Tue, Apr 18, 2006 6:45 PM What are your hours going to be on Saturday the 22nd?
JT Jungle Trader Member Trader's Jungle Outpost, Turlock, Ca. Joined: Jan 04, 2003 Posts: 3772	JT Jungle Trader Posted posted on Tue, Apr 18, 2006 9:16 PM For those of us that will be camping out all night, should we bring a Weber for bbq? Food? Let's see, 6pm till closing, heck, that's,...wait,.....let me do the math, that's,.......8 hrs. with no food? What's the lowdown diggity on food? Cannibalize? Boiling hot cauldron's with dumb white explorer guys inside? smack, mmmm
MM Molokai Mike Member the birthplace of the Mai Tai Joined: Jun 26, 2003 Posts: 513	MM Molokai Mike Posted posted on Wed, Apr 19, 2006 2:34 AM On 2006-04-18 18:45, Tiki from the Black Lagoon wrote: What are your hours going to be on Saturday the 22nd? It's an all-day event, starting at 3pm with Tahitian dancers and a tasty buffet spread. If you're in the mood to contribute to the buffet...by all means.
I inkylouise Grand Member (1 year) las vegas Joined: May 18, 2002 Posts: 524	I inkylouise Posted posted on Wed, Apr 19, 2006 9:57 AM I can't wait til Saturday! I am so excited to see everyone's hardwork! I am not sure if Russell S. Monkey will be in attendance, he wants to know what kinda banana drinks will be on the menu before he commits to the airfare!
M mrsmiley Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 3197	M mrsmiley Posted posted on Wed, Apr 19, 2006 10:17 AM On 2006-04-19 09:57, inkylouise wrote: I can't wait til Saturday the 22nd! I am so excited to see everyone's hardwork! I am not sure if Russell S. Monkey will be in attendance, he wants to know what kinda banana drinks will be on the menu before he commits to the airfare! We want Russell "the muscle"! (and Inky, too, of course) :)
UB Unga Bunga Tiki Socialite CaliTikifornia Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 5878	UB Unga Bunga Posted posted on Wed, Apr 19, 2006 12:29 PM On 2006-04-19 02:34, Conga Mike wrote: On 2006-04-18 18:45, Tiki from the Black Lagoon wrote: What are your hours going to be on Saturday the 22nd? It's an all-day event, starting at 3pm with Tahitian dancers and a tasty buffet spread. What?! No wahine dancers tomorrow night? Well, there better be a waterfall, or I'm gonna be pissed. :) Expect another great surprise tomorrow too.
M mig Official Man-About-Town Sunnycupertoga, CA Joined: Mar 26, 2002 Posts: 323	M mig Posted posted on Wed, Apr 19, 2006 12:52 PM I'm there, cutie pies. With Apple Venus. Hold the mayo, and don't forget the straw!
F freddiefreelance Member San Diego, Ca. Joined: Feb 15, 2003 Posts: 3006	F freddiefreelance Posted posted on Wed, Apr 19, 2006 1:34 PM On 2006-04-19 12:52, mig wrote: I'm there, cutie pies. With Apple Venus. Maybe Wasp Star can come next time?
M mrsmiley Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 3197	M mrsmiley Posted posted on Wed, Apr 19, 2006 4:06 PM On 2006-04-19 12:29, Unga Bunga wrote: Expect another great surprise tomorrow too. I hope you didn't have a sex change!! :) I knew someone who had a sex change once. Yup, changed from right hand to left!! HEY-YO!!!!!!! tee hee.
B Blowfish Member Hula-ifornia Joined: Feb 09, 2006 Posts: 158	B Blowfish Posted posted on Wed, Apr 19, 2006 4:31 PM Dancers tomorrow night would have been awesome! .....but give em enough drinks and there should be a few dancers before too long.
UB Unga Bunga Tiki Socialite CaliTikifornia Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 5878	UB Unga Bunga Posted posted on Thu, Apr 20, 2006 9:56 AM On 2006-04-19 16:06, mrsmiley wrote: On 2006-04-19 12:29, Unga Bunga wrote: Expect another great surprise tomorrow too. I hope you didn't have a sex change!! :) No, actually up on stage, I'm gonna shove a bottle of Bacardi up Mr. Smiley's butt while he sings his rendition of "The Forbidden Sounds of Don Tiki" Have your cameras ready folks.
M mrsmiley Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 3197	M mrsmiley Posted posted on Thu, Apr 20, 2006 11:38 AM On 2006-04-20 09:56, Unga Bunga wrote: On 2006-04-19 16:06, mrsmiley wrote: On 2006-04-19 12:29, Unga Bunga wrote: Expect another great surprise tomorrow too. I hope you didn't have a sex change!! :) No, actually up on stage, I'm gonna shove a bottle of Bacardi up Mr. Smiley's butt while he sings his rendition of "The Forbidden Sounds of Don Tiki" Have your cameras ready folks. Where is the surprise in that?!?! :wink:
M mrsmiley Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 3197	M mrsmiley Posted posted on Thu, Apr 20, 2006 11:42 AM i am thirsty!!!
MT Mai Tai Tiki Socialite Exotic Isle of Alameda Joined: Mar 21, 2004 Posts: 1438	MT Mai Tai Posted posted on Thu, Apr 20, 2006 1:34 PM I'm parched - and nothing's gonna quench that thirst like a Sidewinder's Fang!
A aquaorama Tiki Socialite Tropical Bixby Knolls LBC Joined: Jan 11, 2003 Posts: 621	A aquaorama Posted posted on Fri, Apr 21, 2006 8:13 AM Wow...my head hurts after last night.......Argh...Sunlight! What an awesome place. Two thumbs way up to all involved. It was great to get out of my office cave and finally do some meet & greet...( Sorry for any unwanted advances towards...ummm pretty much all women there...LOL)
B Blowfish Member Hula-ifornia Joined: Feb 09, 2006 Posts: 158	B Blowfish Posted posted on Fri, Apr 21, 2006 8:27 AM WOW! Amazing decor, outstanding drinks, great people... Big Mahalo to everyone that created this new bay area oasis.
M Monkeyman Tiki Socialite Vista, CA Joined: Mar 04, 2003 Posts: 2386	M Monkeyman Posted posted on Fri, Apr 21, 2006 9:15 AM Donde Esta los fotos ??????
T tikiwinebear Member Santa Rosa, CA (Sonoma - wine country) Joined: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 582	T tikiwinebear Posted posted on Fri, Apr 21, 2006 9:18 AM A crown jewel!! An E ticket!! What a "soft" Grand Opening night! Wonderful friendly people all decked out in aloha attire. A 40 drink menu.. hard to pick which one to start with (try the Coronado Luau!). The planning and hard work sure paid off. Martin's (and friends) visions, Bamboo Ben's (and friends) crafty talents, and a great drink pouring crew made last night THE BEST! I am sorry Friday was a work day for me, and I had to cut out early, but I had a GREAT time. Thanks Martin and all those who put together a really fun evening. I am glad my aloha shirt blended in so well with your decor!! MAHALO! It was nice meeting more of the Bay Area ohana, and saying hi to those I have already spent time with. I hope Alameda has a good supply of aspirin! Myke
H Humuhumu Member San Francisco Joined: Aug 22, 2002 Posts: 3691	H Humuhumu Posted posted on Fri, Apr 21, 2006 11:41 AM I've just posted my pictures & description in the Locating Tiki thread: http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=19194&forum=2&1 Those who were there last night -- don't forget to add your rating of Forbidden Island to Critiki! http://www.critiki.com/cgi-bin/location.cgi?loc_id=552 What a wonderful time we had last night -- so many people I only get to see once in a blue moon, and I met lots of new people, too, which is always a treat. The crowd was just right -- the place was hopping, but I also was able to have lots of great one-on-one conversations with folks. Saturday is going to be a blast, too, but I can't wait to experience it as our weekly hangout (Wednesdays!). Thanks so much to Martiki, Conga Mike and Mano (and their wahines, who have done a whole ton, too) for creating this great place, which would be worth the trip even if it were on the other side of the world, but luckily it's right here in our backyard.
CL Coco Loco Member Exotic Isle of Alameda Joined: Mar 21, 2004 Posts: 820	CL Coco Loco Posted posted on Fri, Apr 21, 2006 12:12 PM Wow, what a great evening. I had so much fun last night that it took me until noon to recover! :D Forbidden Island is absolutely amazing. The decor is perfect, drinks top notch, service is impecable. And it's only a 6 minute drive from casa de MaiTai's! It was great to spend time with friends... Martiki, Conga Mike, Mano, et al: You outdid yourselves. ZAZZ :)
UB Unga Bunga Tiki Socialite CaliTikifornia Joined: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 5878	UB Unga Bunga Posted posted on Fri, Apr 21, 2006 1:33 PM I had a incredible time. The best of friends and a Tiki bar to die for. I have contacted my post office, and am now having my mail forwarded to Forbidden Island. Thanks you Martin and Mike and everyone else who helped make this place a reality. Long Live Forbidden Island!
T thejab Grand Member (1 year) Tradewinds Apartments, Alameda, CA Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2992	T thejab Posted posted on Fri, Apr 21, 2006 1:40 PM What a wonderful time last night. Somebody wake me up from this dream that such a place exists right in my neighborhood. On second thought, don't wake me up!
S suzanne Member Oakland Joined: Mar 31, 2005 Posts: 666	S suzanne Posted posted on Fri, Apr 21, 2006 2:15 PM I second everything! What a killer place it is, I will be showing my face on Wednesday evenings for sure. I met a lot of people I haven't met before - how lovely to know there are so many cool folks around these parts that I haven't been aquainted with yet! This is my link to photos from last night: http://www.snapfish.com/share/p=710211145641708822/l=93213194/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB Suzanne
M mig Official Man-About-Town Sunnycupertoga, CA Joined: Mar 26, 2002 Posts: 323	M mig Posted posted on Fri, Apr 21, 2006 2:20 PM Me very, very happy. Lots of photos coming soon. I think this is the most useless post I've ever made. :D
TDH the drunken hat Member Modesto, CA Joined: Dec 20, 2003 Posts: 331	TDH the drunken hat Posted posted on Fri, Apr 21, 2006 2:38 PM wow what a great time!! we had a blast! if you couldn't make it last nite make sure you go on saturday. you will not be disappointed! the place is absolutely beautiful and the drinks are hands down the best that you'll get in northern california!
L limptiki Member bay area Joined: Mar 26, 2003 Posts: 137	L limptiki Posted posted on Fri, Apr 21, 2006 2:57 PM Loved the bar, drinks, people, Ohana Hut and happy that Alameda has an official Fez safe zone for Mai Tai. Thanks to the Jab for the tour and to cleen for the "ninjapants" demo.
S suzanne Member Oakland Joined: Mar 31, 2005 Posts: 666	S suzanne Posted posted on Fri, Apr 21, 2006 3:58 PM On 2006-04-21 14:20, mig wrote: Me very, very happy. Lots of photos coming soon. I think this is the most useless post I've ever made. :D Hahahaha. I don't know about that. I'm glad you're happy. Suzanne
G GatorRob Member Orlando Joined: Aug 20, 2004 Posts: 1784	G GatorRob Posted posted on Fri, Apr 21, 2006 4:53 PM On 2006-04-21 14:15, suzanne wrote: This is my link to photos from last night: http://www.snapfish.com/share/p=710211145641708822/l=93213194/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB Can't view your pictures. Snapfish requires me to register first. Not gonna do that!
P paranoid123 Tiki Socialite New York City Joined: Dec 13, 2002 Posts: 379	P paranoid123 Posted posted on Sat, Apr 22, 2006 1:17 AM My God, that is the most amazing collections of rums I've ever seen. It's like some one started serving out of a BevMo! I need to get my ass up to the bay area!
JT Jungle Trader Member Trader's Jungle Outpost, Turlock, Ca. Joined: Jan 04, 2003 Posts: 3772	JT Jungle Trader Posted posted on Sat, Apr 22, 2006 7:17 PM AWESOME!! I have never seen such an awesome transformation. From a dive bar to the Jewel of Alameda. Thanks Mano, Conga Mike, Martiki and all the people behind the scenes for such a beautiful place. Everything about Forbidden Island is Truly Authentic Tiki. Thanks to The Jab too! Preview of Chongolio's Ohana Hut The Jab's Swank Pad :music: The Beautiful Peopul, The Beautiful Peopul, :music: you too Mike! Chongolio's Ride Inside FI Booty Shake Da' Hula Hula Get in touch with your inner native!! Create Paradise!! [ Edited by: Jungle Trader 2006-04-22 21:38 ]
HH hula hula Member da 9th island/ vegas Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 407	HH hula hula Posted posted on Sat, Apr 22, 2006 8:25 PM get back here you hethens. there plenty more rum to go around.
T TikiHula Member SacTown Joined: Apr 09, 2002 Posts: 757	T TikiHula Posted posted on Mon, Apr 24, 2006 2:59 PM On 2006-04-22 19:17, Jungle Trader wrote: :music: The Beautiful Peopul, The Beautiful Peopul, :music: you too Mike! I'm sniffin' the Cask 23!! That stuff smells even more heavenly than it tastes! Forbidden Island has CASK 23 shots- go there and experience! (unless you can afford a $300 bottle of rum) :D
JT Jungle Trader Member Trader's Jungle Outpost, Turlock, Ca. Joined: Jan 04, 2003 Posts: 3772	JT Jungle Trader Posted posted on Mon, Apr 24, 2006 5:29 PM Uh yeah, now I remember D Hat handing me a shot of that Cask 23. 15 clams a shot. All I could do was sip it carefully. But, you're right TikiHula, it was very good. And I might've been a naughty boy, cuz I'm just now remembering the naughty things I did.
MT Mai Tai Tiki Socialite Exotic Isle of Alameda Joined: Mar 21, 2004 Posts: 1438	MT Mai Tai Posted posted on Mon, Apr 24, 2006 7:03 PM Okay, Humuhumu has been getting onto me about not posting my pics yet, so here goes! These are from the Tiki Central preview party on Thursday April 20th: Randy vs. Randy :music: :music: :music: Hello, Hello, Hello... :music: :music: :music: They came from the land down under! (I never had a chance to chat with them either - dohhh!!!) Randy touches my fugu. Do you know how to whistle? Just put your lips together, and blow. I'll have what she's having!!! "That last drink tasted like warm apple pie!" Who's gonna give me a high five? C'mon, high five!!! Dancing madness! HulaHula actually exclaims "I think I've actually had too much to drink!!!"
H Haole'akamai Member The Polynesian Port of NOLA Joined: Jul 07, 2005 Posts: 2276	H Haole'akamai Posted posted on Mon, Apr 24, 2006 8:25 PM You guys are the best!! Mahalo for being patient with a new cocktail waitress! See you all again on Wednesday. ~T
I inkylouise Grand Member (1 year) las vegas Joined: May 18, 2002 Posts: 524	I inkylouise Posted posted on Tue, Apr 25, 2006 8:01 AM the forbidden island is soooo beautiful; everyone involved should be awful proud! you can tell that it truly is a labor of love because of it's cool ohana vibe! i had a great time, the drinks were all incredible and super tasty!!! russell and hubert really loved all the tunes on the juke box... best of luck, and i can't wait to come back!
DS Dr. Shocker Tiki Socialite Ventura Joined: Dec 17, 2004 Posts: 394	DS Dr. Shocker Posted posted on Tue, Apr 25, 2006 8:37 AM what a gorgous waitress you have there but I may be a lil biased......looks like everyone had a great time....I know my first stop next time I am north
S sweetpea Tiki Socialite Seattle Joined: Jan 14, 2003 Posts: 885	S sweetpea Posted posted on Tue, Apr 25, 2006 9:11 AM I cant' wait to get down there and see it in person! Looks Amazing! Pea
CL Coco Loco Member Exotic Isle of Alameda Joined: Mar 21, 2004 Posts: 820	CL Coco Loco Posted posted on Tue, Apr 25, 2006 10:01 AM Haole'akamai is awesome! Smiling and gracious in all situations -- even when there's an hour long line right outside the door waiting to get in. :o. Greeting everyone with a friendly Aloha. I love the wonderful matching accoutrements! Truly a wonderful server and hostess. It will be your pleasure to meet the now famous Haole'akamai :) :drink:
T TofuJoe Member Oakland, CA. Joined: Nov 23, 2005 Posts: 148	T TofuJoe Posted posted on Tue, Apr 25, 2006 11:10 AM On 2006-04-25 08:37, Dr. Shocker wrote: what a gorgous waitress you have there but I may be a lil biased......looks like everyone had a great time....I know my first stop next time I am north I agree. But I am MORE than just a lil biased :wink:
S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Wed, Apr 26, 2006 9:48 AM I have been waiting for pictures of the place and all you guys post is pictures of people! I wanna see the tiki joint!
HH hula hula Member da 9th island/ vegas Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 407	HH hula hula Posted posted on Wed, Apr 26, 2006 9:54 AM ya people suck
JT Jungle Trader Member Trader's Jungle Outpost, Turlock, Ca. Joined: Jan 04, 2003 Posts: 3772	JT Jungle Trader Posted posted on Wed, Apr 26, 2006 5:22 PM I thought about that. It's very difficult to do any pictures justice in a dark tiki bar. Go there!
MM Molokai Mike Member the birthplace of the Mai Tai Joined: Jun 26, 2003 Posts: 513	MM Molokai Mike Posted posted on Wed, Apr 26, 2006 5:39 PM On 2006-04-26 09:48, Swanky wrote: I have been waiting for pictures of the place and all you guys post is pictures of people! I wanna see the tiki joint! Check out the Critiki page picture gallery http://www.critiki.com/cgi-bin/pictures.cgi?loc_id=552 Humu's posted some awesome photo's of the interior. [ Edited by: Conga Mike 2006-04-26 17:40 ]
T TikiHula Member SacTown Joined: Apr 09, 2002 Posts: 757	T TikiHula Posted posted on Wed, Apr 26, 2006 7:46 PM And, here's some photos Blowfish and I took:

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