Forbidden Island One Year Anniversary Party April 22nd, 2007! *Details Pg 1*

Aloha!

Holey moley, check out all of this:

PRESS RELEASE

ALAMEDA, CA – Forbidden Island is proud to announce its One Year Anniversary Celebration! On Sunday, April 22nd, from 2pm until closing, Forbidden Island will offer live entertainment, food & drink specials, vendors selling tropical arts, vintage clothes, and hand-carved tikis, and more. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event!

Featuring Live Performances from:

The Mai Kai Gents Featuring The Mysterious Miss Mauna Loa http://www.mkgents.com/
Meshugga Beach Party http://meshuggabeachparty.com/
The Atomic Lounge Show http://www.johnnyatomic.com/
Cari Lee & The Saddle-ites http://www.saddle-ites.com/home.htm
Apocalypso Now http://www.6stringjazz.net/apocalypso/index.html

A DJ set from our house drunkard, The Jab

Vendors include:

Tiki Diablo http://www.tikidiablo.com/
Jungle Trader http://www.tikijungle.com/
Retro Diva http://www.retrodiva.com/
Tiki Hunter

***On sale at 2pm: Commemorative Limited Edition One Year Anniversary Tiki Mug designed by Munktiki. http://www.munktiki.com

Forbidden Island
1304 Lincoln Ave (at Sherman)
Alameda, CA
P: 510-749-0332

Directions and more: http://www.forbiddenislandalameda.com

See you then!

[ Edited by: martiki 2007-04-02 17:51 ]

Hurray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'M THERE!!!!!!!

Where else could I possibly be?!?!? I missed the opening, but I'm not missing this!

Wow! Only one year and it seems that FI is the stuff made of legend.

Someday Lady V and I will make it up there.

Do we get to renew our special VIP cards too?? Calendar is marked and ready to go. Good thing its a Sunday this year! See you all there!

• Myke

Dude, those cards expired on 12/31/06!

when are they gonna invent those damn teleport things already.
I can afford the drinks, just not the drive or flight up. :(

road trip anybody from So.Cal.?

Jeff(bigtikidude)

Hot Damn!
Gonna have to find someone to watch the kids---

WOOHOO!!

After much success and loads of fun during last years Forbidden Island Parking Lot Sale.....WE'RE BACK!!

To help celebrate Forbidden Island's ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! :D

TIKI HUNTER will return to bring you collectibles from some of your favorite artists, handmade jewelry,(by Mrs.Mojo), and loads of assorted goodies!

Hopefully we will also see the return of **THE COLOSSUS OF MAI TAI TIKI GOD!!!
**
Haven't seen anything like that at ANY other Tiki gathering! :o

what time should we line up?.....The last gathering there looked like their was alot of people just waiting to get in........It's on the calendar....woo hooo
FORBIDDEN ISLAND!!!!!

Gonna try and debut something new .

On 2007-03-27 21:51, Tiki Diablo wrote:
Gonna try and debut something new .

Where is Tambu DevilMan? Where?

One PNG style mask wih Paua/cowrie shell, boar hair and tusks, with detailed croc tongue....coming up. Devastatingly brutal, in progress.

Look it!! I"m drooling wait'n for a tasty drink! Se ya there!

4/22 is a Sunday. It's gonna be tough to get up on Monday.

Monday good day...no work.

Yeah, call out on Monday - Tell them you "planted too many trees on Earth Day" and have "a sore back"....

Yep, uh-huh. That's what happened.... :wink:

Hey, I just checked flights out of Burbank $49-$59 one-way. Hum, I'm thinking of going. Anyone else from LA contemplating a flight out to FI, PM me.

Cheeky,

If you or anyone else needs more motivation:

:music: THE MAI KAI GENTS :music:
• April 22, Alameda, CA: Forbidden Island 1st Anniversary Party
An instant classic from the moment it opened last year, we're proud to be headlining the grand luau marking the 1st anniversary of this supreme tiki bar. For information and directions, have a look here: http://www.forbiddenislandalameda.com

I'm in, I didn't need much convincing.

Just found out, I will be on the early shift! So come and get it while it's/I'm fresh!

Don't get me wrong, I'll be there all day. Just later on, I won't be in an official capacity....

....or I'll be officially incapacitated...

....or something like that.

Fire me up a scorpion bowl... I will have my long straw ready!

I'm gonna try my damdest to get up there,
when I found out that the Meshuggah beach party is gonna be there,
I about flipped.

Is there going to be vendors in the parking lot for this???

Jeff(bigtikidude)

BUMP!

Check the details in the first post!

***On sale at 2pm: Commemorative Limited Edition One Year Anniversary Tiki Mug designed by Munktiki. http://www.munktiki.com

How many mugs are in the "limited edition"? Just calculating how early I have to get out of bed for this one! And can you tell us the price?

Mahalos!

Jeez, did you have to throw in the "once-in-a-lifetime event!" part? Ouch!

On 2007-04-02 18:20, Bora Boris wrote:
Jeez, did you have to throw in the "once-in-a-lifetime event!" part? Ouch!

Come on, Boris! You know you wanna!

On 2007-04-02 18:03, JenTiki wrote:

***On sale at 2pm: Commemorative Limited Edition One Year Anniversary Tiki Mug designed by Munktiki. http://www.munktiki.com

How many mugs are in the "limited edition"? Just calculating how early I have to get out of bed for this one! And can you tell us the price?

Mahalos!

Still up in the air. I'll post when I know for sure.

Are there going to be special hours for this ONCE IN A LIFETIME event (gotta rub that one in for Boris)? I see the mugs go on sale at 2pm, but doesn't FI normally open at 3pm on Sunday? And will there be a OMPP (one-mug-per-person) limit?

I am so full of questions... sorry. I need to figure out what time i need to hit the road that Sunday. :D

• Myke

How old are you if you didn't know how old you are??

[ Edited by: tikiwinebear 2007-04-03 07:47 ]

NOTE TO ALL MUG WEIRDOS:

APD will not let us... uh, I mean you, sleep on the sidewalk in front of FI, so the line for the mug will officially start at daybreak...

Ordered my flight tickets, I'm in for sure!

FI will be open at 2pm for this event only.

Mug weirdoes, I resemble that remark :wink:.
The fez guys will be there but sans fezzes. Resting my head on the pavement either before or after the even will muss my rhinestones.
Do you think the Hawaiian barbeque on Encinal will cater breakfast and might there be a special drink to go in these special mugs :)?

Obviously, we're IN too!! :)

I'm thinking its a go, but have to rob that bank first. will advise after the heist soon. ;-/

Jeff(bigtikidude)

On 2007-04-04 20:30, bigtikidude wrote:
I'm thinking its a go, but have to rob that bank first. will advise after the heist soon. ;-/

Jeff(bigtikidude)

WooHoo BTD! For someone who say's they have to work all the time you sure do attend a lot of TC Functions :) Glad to see you're back :)

WooHooWahine, Al-ii & I have our tickets and will be flying into Oakland Saturday for some pre-partying!

Alameda, are you ready to WooooHooooOOOOOOooooooooo???

Here's some lodging options in Alameda and nearby that I posted last year for the grand opening.

The best choice is the Coral Reef Inn. It's a block from the beach (there is a beach fronting the bay in Alameda) and it's on the main street in Alameda, Park Street, with lots of good places to eat within walking distance, plus there's a big shopping center across the street, and a bowling alley next door. Rooms start at around $80, and some have lagoon views. It also is a bit Polynesian in style. It is not within walking distance of Forbidden Island but it's a short cab ride.

http://www.coralreefinn.com/

Coral Reef Hotel and Suites
400 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-2330

Another option that is closer to the bar is the Marina Village Inn, but it may be more expensive.

http://www.marinavillageinn.com/

Marina Village Inn
1151 Pacific Marina, Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 523-9450, (800) 345-0304

Closest to the bar are a Days Inn, and a Hawthorn Inn, both on Webster. Webster is a fine street in the day, but at night the bars and many liquor stores attract some seedy characters, so I would avoid hanging out there for long at night.

Day's Inn
1925 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-8400

Hawthorn Suites Ltd
1628 Webster St, Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-1000

There are also a couple of B&Bs in Alameda.

Garratt Mansion
900 Union, Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-4779

Webster House Bed & Breakfast Restaurant & Tea House
1238 Versailles Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 523-9697
The oldest house in Alameda, built in 1854.

On 2007-04-05 15:46, thejab wrote:
Here's some lodging options in Alameda and nearby that I posted last year for the grand opening.

The best choice is the Coral Reef Inn. It's a block from the beach

http://www.coralreefinn.com/

Coral Reef Hotel and Suites
400 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-2330

I wholeheartedly agree with this option.

Isn't there another place near the Coral Reef where the rooms actually overlook the beach and the bay? I can't remember it's name, or if I'm simply confusing it with the Coral Reef.

We were at that Marina Village place not too long ago. It is kind of damp and musty, so I personally wouldn't go there.

Webster is a fine street in the day, but at night the bars and many liquor stores attract some seedy characters, so I would avoid hanging out there for long at night.

Also very true. Conga Mike and Denise reserved the "Honeymoon Suite" at the Days Inn for the continuation of the Forbidden Island New Year's Eve party, and we noticed some seedy characters guarding the front of one of the motel rooms, bodyguard style, serious scowls on their mugs. I've since driven past there several times, and have looked for those guys, and they are out in front of that room every time! So there is either drug dealing or prostitution, or both, or something else seriously shady going on there.

There are also a couple of B&Bs in Alameda

Webster House Bed & Breakfast Restaurant & Tea House
1238 Versailles Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 523-9697
The oldest house in Alameda, built in 1854.

I think the owners of this place sold it, and it has been turned back into a private residence. It's actually on our street, so we will scope it out tonight.

Coco Loco and I are really looking forward to this event! :D

I would also like to add that the Coral Reef Inn is right across the street from a shopping center with a Trader Joe's that has the bags with the tikis on them. So if you couldn't find them wherever you live, we have 'em here!

I haven't had a chance to visit yet. Hope we can make it up.

I heard that my number is on the wall in the girl's bathroom?....

On 2007-04-06 22:22, MEAN GENE wrote:

I heard that my number is on the wall in the girl's bathroom?....

WooHoo!!! :)

On 2007-04-06 19:24, JenTiki wrote:
I would also like to add that the Coral Reef Inn is right across the street from a shopping center with a Trader Joe's that has the bags with the tikis on them. So if you couldn't find them wherever you live, we have 'em here!

...and a popular Sushi joint too?

On 2007-04-06 22:47, RevBambooBen wrote:

On 2007-04-06 19:24, JenTiki wrote:
I would also like to add that the Coral Reef Inn is right across the street from a shopping center with a Trader Joe's that has the bags with the tikis on them. So if you couldn't find them wherever you live, we have 'em here!

...and a popular Sushi joint too?

REALLY popular(see long ass wait). They are hit or miss though. Sometimes the service sucks and the food is great, vice versa or both. Overall, if you are across the street, it could be worthwhile, just order some beers and stand inside as you wait for a table. Even better, go over to Webster St. and eat at the cozier Yokohama. The baked scallop roll makes life worth living.
Anyone else who needs East Bay/SF food tips just pm me. I am an obsessive in this category.

_____Oh yeah, this is my 100th post-yippee!
Aloha Mr. Hand

[ Edited by: theded1 2007-04-07 09:35 ]

WoooHooooooOOOOOOooooooooo!

Al-ii, WooHooWahine and I are confirmed at the Coral Reef Inn for Saturday and Sunday!!! Got a killer deal through Yahoo Travel!!! $84/night!!!

Also secured transportation, so it looks like we might make a hit on a few tiki bars before the BIG EVENT at Forbidden Island!!!! Look out T.V.'s Emeryville, Kona Club and Konga Lounge!!!

Mai Tai & Jab ~ Mahalo once again for the Hotel Information. :) We are looking forward to another Tiki-rrific Weekend in your Neck of The Woods. WooHoo!

P.S. Tell Coco Loco that we'll pack some Southern Cali Sun in our Suitcases too :)

I agree with TD1. There's also Kamakura on Santa Clara and Broadway. You may also want to check out this thread. http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=19271&forum=16&hilite=alameda%20restaurants

Hey TD1, look forward to meeting you. We're in Alameda.

On 2007-04-07 09:34, theded1 wrote:

On 2007-04-06 22:47, RevBambooBen wrote:

...and a popular Sushi joint too?

REALLY popular(see long ass wait). They are hit or miss though. Sometimes the service sucks and the food is great, vice versa or both. Overall, if you are across the street, it could be worthwhile, just order some beers and stand inside as you wait for a table. Even better, go over to Webster St. and eat at the cozier Yokohama. The baked scallop roll makes life worth living.
Anyone else who needs East Bay/SF food tips just pm me. I am an obsessive in this category.

_____Oh yeah, this is my 100th post-yippee!
Aloha Mr. Hand

[ Edited by: theded1 2007-04-07 09:35 ]

Can't wait. My first visit to FI. Just booked my flight.

[ Edited by: tigerlily 2007-04-07 16:37 ]