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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Hukilau 2003 Video
This goes back to when the Tiki scene was young. At the request of the Florida Ohana who came to Hukilau 2002 in Atlanta, and with the huge efforts of Read More …
Mai-Kai Black Velvet Rescue
From the early days after we moved Hukilau to the Mai-Kai, I had heard about a black velvet painting of Mireille Thornton. The painting had been vandalized and the description Read More …
NPR Does Hukilau and the Mai-Kai!
I was proud to share some of my Mai-Kai research at the Mai-Kai during Hukilau this year. My presentation went over well and several said it brought tears to their Read More …
Hukilau 2006 Report
Thank you dear for the drinks! Our lovely server who danced in the dinner show later. This Hukilau was very different to me. I took a friend with me, and Read More …
Mai Kai – The Postcards
The Mai Kai in Fort Lauderdale is my favorite place on Earth. It’s far beyond words. Knowing the owners only makes me love it more. If you don’t know about Read More …
Vintage Island Slide Show at Hukilau
I have been sharing a few of the images from my slide collection here on the Blather for a bit. I am going to take the set of the best Read More …
1977 Mai Kai Calendar
I think the Mai Kai stopped making these calendars in the early 1990s. I have never asked why. Maybe because times changed and people didn’t buy them any more. Maybe Read More …
Hukilau 2002 video
I recorded very little video at Hukilau 2002. I was way too busy working my ass off and sweating! But, I put this little slice together and posted it on Read More …
Hukilau 2006 – Fort Lauderdale – Mai Kai
In 2003, 2004 and 2005, we rented about 35 rooms at the Bahia Cabana to Hukilau guests. This year it’s filled with Hukilau guests for the first time. That should make for Read More …
Tropical drink home brewing
Dr. Cocktail exorts those who make their own versions of cocktail elixirs this month. In October, Hukilau will have a mixology seminar headed by Beachbum Berry. At his side will Read More …