Omni Hut – Smyrna, TN
A few images from another fantastic meal at the Omni Hut, established in 1960. Weapons are a great classic tiki bar theme. Club Tiki
Month: March 2007
Eliston Place Soda Shop – Nashville
This soda shop is not a place made to look like an old soda shop. It is an old soda shop, vintage 1934. I have been here before, but never Read More …
Coon Tiki 2007
We have set the date for the next Coon Tiki carving class here in the mountains of East Tennessee. Last time, everyone had a fantastic time. It was great to Read More …
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Save Internet Radio
I have had an internet radio station for a few years on Live365. The diversity of music available to listen to for free online is incredible. The music industry thinks Read More …
Mahi Mahi – Blue Hawaii Nashville Tiki History
I visited the Omni Hut doing a shoot with Turner South for a “Tiki Blue Ribbon” show. I was very much looking forward to it so I could talk with Jim Read More …
Summer Travel in the Land of Tiki
Spring is in the air here at the Swank Pad. I saw the first robin two weeks ago. I may be getting old when this season brings on a certain Read More …
The Volcano – Polynesian Pop Awareness
This is why I encourage everyone to start an entry on Tiki Central for every known Polynesian Paradise that ever existed. In August, back in 2004, Kono posted about the Volcano in Read More …
Vintage Stewardesses
Well, I love the big hair-dos of the bygone days. And the hats that are glued to the sides of their heads is just too damn cute. Add mini dresses. Read More …
Vintage Barware
My definition of “collecting” has changed over the years. I have been humbled by the vast and cumpulsive collections by people I have met or seen online. I do have Read More …