The debate continues over who invented the Mai Tai but one thing is for sure, this classic tiki drink may be more popular than ever.
Appleton Estate launches a new Crazy Al designed tiki mug in the Australian market. This limited edition piece won’t last long, so get ‘em while they last.
From Don Beach to Trader Vic, the Vancouver Sun has the skinny on all things tiki….including the drinks!
It’s not every day that you see a tiki bar set up in the front yard of the White House, so when President Obama decided to throw a luau, people took notice.
Check out the coverage of this 2500 attendee Polynesian party.
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“Drinking trends come and go, but tiki will always be with us.” True that! Jason Wilson of the Washington Post talks tiki.
Once again, Southern California artist, Shag, cranks out dozens of brilliant booze inspired pieces for gallery shows up and down the west coast.
Jeff “Beachbum” Berry and Martin Doudoroff release a killer drinks app for the Iphone called Tiki+. Intoxica!, Grog Log, and Sippin’ Safari drinks are included.
Often mod, sometimes tiki, always cool. The latest booze-inspired artwork of Shag is on display at the Jonathan LeVine Gallery on 20th Street in New York.
“More than 50 years after the ‘Polynesian’ restaurant fad hit its heyday, the influence of great bartender Don the Beachcomber can still be felt.”
The debate about who invented the Mai Tai continues to this day. Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic both claimed it, but Suite101 may have solved the mystery.
This 12 barstool tiki bar in LA has become world famous since opening in 1961. Drop in for 1 of over 80 menu drinks and hang with the wonderfully weird regulars.
Does all that prep work for tropical drinks turn you off? Beachbum Berry couldn’t agree more and he’s created a list of worthy sipping rums as a solution.
