Hukilau Mai-Kai History Presentation
June 9th, in support of my recently released book on the history of the greatest Tiki bar on earth, the Mai-Kai, I will once again be giving a presentation at Read More …
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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 …
Mai Kai Postcards – Another One Found
Another card to add to the original post and now website of Mai Kai postcards. This is the famous large Barney West at the south end of the Mai Kai. Read More …
Mai Kai Gals – Argosy Magazine 1964
The one great thing I credit myself with in the whole Hukilau event, is being able to promote and in some ways really help make the Mai Kai more well Read More …
Moon Islander, South Titusville, FL
Moon Islander Menu, South Titusville, FL
Pleasure Guide
With a title like that, it could be anything, but… And if you have dirty thoughts, this could lead to many places… I’d love to cruise around Nassau in that Read More …
Hukilau Plans
It’s just a couple of weeks away. Last year was a crazy weekend. I hardly slept! It was the first year I have actually gotten to enjoy the weekend and 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 …
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 …
The Basement Kahuna Collection
Basement Kahuna is a top big game hunter in the tiki world. The collection of artifacts he uncovered in just a few months was astounding. He has sold off his Read More …
Cold Case File #3992 – Mai Kai tiki heist
Did I mention I am a Mai Kai geek? Forget about it being the current best tiki palace, maybe best ever. The owner(s) certainly have been and are mai kai Read More …
Fort Lauderdale guestguide 1956-1957
The Tiki Central thread on ads for Polynesian Restaurants had me diggin this out to scan the ad for the Mai Kai. I am also preparing to take a lot Read More …