The Mai-Kai hosts ‘Classic Dining’ author Dec. 13 with special event, extended happy hour - Other Events

HH Hurricane Hayward Grand Member (1 year) 16 miles from The Mai-Kai Joined: Jun 07, 2008 Posts: 1867	HH Hurricane Hayward Posted posted on Fri, Nov 30, 2012 7:54 PM Classic dining establishments that date back to the middle of the 20th century and are still thriving today are a rare find. South Florida is lucky to have one of the most grand and well-preserved in our midst: The Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale, est. 1956. A new book, which features the Polynesian palace on its cover, takes an in-depth look at these survivors of another era with vintage and new photos, inside information and authoritative stories. "Classic Dining: Discovering America’s Finest Mid-Century Restaurants" by author and historian Peter Moruzzi is a lavishly illustrated hardcover book published on Nov. 1 by Gibbs Smith. It features many photos and additional stories from Sven A. Kirsten, author of "The Book of Tiki" and "Tiki Modern." Mouruzzi will be at The Mai-Kai on Thursday, Dec. 13, for a special event featuring an illustrated talk about his new book. The event, presented by Tropic magazine, will be held in The Mai-Kai’s elaborately themed Tahiti dining room from 7 to 9 p.m. and will include an extended happy hour with half-priced drinks and appetizers. Click here for the Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/442229529174002/ Journey back in time with Moruzzi, author of several books on mid-century history, as he narrates a slide show, talks about the book and signs copies. To attend, you must RSVP since seating is limited. E-mail [email protected] to confirm your seat. Click here for a full preview of the event and the book: http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2012/11/30/the-mai-kai-hosts-classic-dining-author-dec-13-with-special-event-extended-happy-hour/ The Mai-Kai’s outdoor Lanai dining area still looks much the same as it does on the cover of ‘Classic Dining.’

Classic dining establishments that date back to the middle of the 20th century and are still thriving today are a rare find. South Florida is lucky to have one of the most grand and well-preserved in our midst: The Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale, est. 1956. A new book, which features the Polynesian palace on its cover, takes an in-depth look at these survivors of another era with vintage and new photos, inside information and authoritative stories.

"Classic Dining: Discovering America’s Finest Mid-Century Restaurants" by author and historian Peter Moruzzi is a lavishly illustrated hardcover book published on Nov. 1 by Gibbs Smith. It features many photos and additional stories from Sven A. Kirsten, author of "The Book of Tiki" and "Tiki Modern."

Mouruzzi will be at The Mai-Kai on Thursday, Dec. 13, for a special event featuring an illustrated talk about his new book. The event, presented by Tropic magazine, will be held in The Mai-Kai’s elaborately themed Tahiti dining room from 7 to 9 p.m. and will include an extended happy hour with half-priced drinks and appetizers.

Click here for the Facebook event:
http://www.facebook.com/events/442229529174002/

Journey back in time with Moruzzi, author of several books on mid-century history, as he narrates a slide show, talks about the book and signs copies. To attend, you must RSVP since seating is limited. E-mail [email protected] to confirm your seat.

Click here for a full preview of the event and the book:
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2012/11/30/the-mai-kai-hosts-classic-dining-author-dec-13-with-special-event-extended-happy-hour/

The Mai-Kai’s outdoor Lanai dining area still looks much the same as it does on the cover of ‘Classic Dining.’