Opal’s Lounge has been sold
If you are a denizen of the Knoxville dives, you know Opal’s Lounge. If you go by before 7PM these days, you can still hang out with Opal herself. She Read More …
Month: December 2006
Zombie Village Menu – Oakland, CA
This is also a mailer menu. My first thought looking at this menu cover is, it’s kinda creepy. But then I think, “Zombie Village”, hello! Creepy indeed! A little watercolor Read More …
“The Tropics” Rodeo Drive – Beverly Hills, CA
I would almost say this isn’t quite a tiki bar, but just tropical, but there are all of Don the Beachcomber’s recipes on the menu, so it must be part Read More …
United Airlines Hawaii Postcard
United Airlines has a great history with their flights to Hawaii. Not too long ago the flight staff wore aloha shirts and muu muus. Today, they serve Trader Vic’s Mai Read More …
Butch Batson – Crazy Good
I know Vic and I know he has good taste in weird music. Weird and good music. I finally got around to listening to this post he made last month. Read More …
Mai Kai article
This online article has great quotes from the Mai Kai family and extended family of employees. Great eye candy. Sucky Flash site though. Click on the Mai Kai image. Via Read More …
Vintage Hawaii Slide of the Week – Kalua Pig
This is from a series of images showing them digging up the pig from the pit, dug next to a half empty swimming pool. I like this one because I Read More …
Mazarine Cordial
A friend of ours found this bottle while cleaning out a house in Indiana. He had no idea what it was, but brought it home. We opened this bottle and Read More …