Atlanta’s Dante’s Down the Hatch to Close
 In 2002 when we were planning the first Hukilau and thinking about a second, Dante’s was a location we greatly wanted to include. It is a really unimaginable themed restaurant Read More …
Category: Architecture
UPDATE: Biltmore Tourist Court Demolished
This icon on Kingston Pike, which dated back to the 1930s at least, and which seemed to deny time by still standing in a location that was heavily commercialized all Read More …
Recent TC Threads
Or maybe this is the all Dusty Cajun hour! Try looking through these for some OG Tiki Central feelings: Mah Jong, Syosett, Long Island, NY The Tahitian, Pasadena, CA Ports Read More …
Charles McKirahan – Fort Lauderdale Mid-Century Architect
If you are heading to Fort Lauderdale for Hukilau next week, you might want to take a little side trip as you drive to the Mai-Kai and see other places Read More …
Hawaiian Village III – Myrtle Beach, NC
I just got this postcard of the Myrtle Beach Hawaiian Village. Great to see the exterior and another interior shot. The front is classic A-frame with Witco on the doors. Read More …
1964 Avion Camper – Our New Vacation Home!
We recently sold our 1968 Serro Scotty “canned ham” 15 foot camper for something with more room and amenities. We got a 1964 Avion 24 foot Holiday. Great vintage style. Read More …
South Seas Club – Anchorage Alaska
Yes, that’s right, it’s a bear with topless island girls, having a cocktail. Oh, and an old miner too. That’s from the drink menu for a very unique Tiki bar Read More …
Hideaway Bar Top Install
More help from Tiki 65 Saturday. We had to rehang the thatch over the bar. The support hook was not to our satisfaction and a few other tweaks. That was Read More …
Do Something For the Mai Kai Today
The greatest Tiki Supper Club can use your help. And it only takes a couple of minutes. In this economy, things are tough for a business that depends on tourists. Read More …
New Mai Kai Website
Pia has wanted an updated site since the day I met her in 2003. It’s finally here. It is so nice! I hope it brings even more people into the Read More …
Robert Daniel House by Fitzgibbon in Knoxville
We had the pleasure of visiting with the owners of the Robert Daniel house here in Knoxville. The house was designed and built by James Fitzgibbon in 1950. I won’t bore Read More …
Another New Mai Kai Postcard Found
You’d think that after searching for 6 years for all things Mai Kai I would have seen every postcard there was. No. This one appeared on Ebay a few weeks Read More …
Service Station – Asheville Hwy
This little station was in a movie filmed in Knoxville. Anyone recall what movie? October Sky or Box of Moonlight? In the movie, I recall there were like 20 Highway direction Read More …
Home Investment Building – 1400 Central Ave.
Looks liek a very Deco design on this sign on Central.
C and S Cleaners – Central
I think this sign is still doing it’s groovy flashing thing at night. I need to go get some movies of the good stuff soon.