{"id":108,"date":"2006-06-26T10:08:15","date_gmt":"2006-06-26T14:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swankpad.org\/blather\/2006\/06\/26\/polynesian-drink-menu-unearths-treasures\/"},"modified":"2006-06-26T10:08:15","modified_gmt":"2006-06-26T14:08:15","slug":"polynesian-drink-menu-unearths-treasures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swankpad.org\/blather\/2006\/06\/26\/polynesian-drink-menu-unearths-treasures\/","title":{"rendered":"Polynesian drink menu unearths treasures"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Polynesian<\/a> This menu came up on Ebay and it is a glimpse at why tiki collecting is so intriguing for me. The restaurant is simply named “The Polynesian”<\/a> in Torrance. Here is why serious collectors collect drink menus. Inside this menu are images of the bowls and mugs used to serve their rum soaked cocktails. Note the Gardenia floating in the left hand bowl. Classic. With the menu you can match a mug to its original locale and maybe pour the correct mixture into it if you dare.<\/p>\n

The images on this menu are phenomenal! These mugs kick major tiki butt. If you have one of these treasures in your collection, please share. The menu auction ends Sunday.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This menu came up on Ebay and it is a glimpse at why tiki collecting is so intriguing for me. The restaurant is simply named “The Polynesian” in Torrance. 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