Hukilau.org - Tiki Treasures

Swanky is co-creator and original organizer of Hukilau, a Polynesian Pop event. Here are the websites from previous years to see what it was all about.

Hukilau 2002 held in Atlanta and featuring King Kukulele, the Mai Kai Gents and the incredible decor of Mai Tiki. Hukilau put Trader Vic's Atlanta on the cultural map and helped make it a place to go. Creative Loafing magazine named Hukilau as the number one event of the year.

Hukilau 2003 site by Swanky using artwork by Hoffa - Hukilau moved to Fort Lauderdale to celebrate the Mai Kai. With the help of co-organizers Bre-elle and Tristan Ishtar, Hukilau found a new permanent home there. I Belli di Waikiki made their U.S. debut this year and Mai Tiki set the stage again. Shag designed the original mug, created by Tiki Farm.

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Hukilau 2004 site graphic design by Seth at Troika Studios using artwork by Derek The year of the hurricane. From the incredible Tikki Beach cruise to the opening ceremonies by Polynesian Proud to the conga line with Billy Mure to a night to remember, riding out Jeanne at the Mai Kai, many say this was the best event. Pualani Avon performed Lovely Hula Hands at the Mai Kai. This was Swanky's last year as organizer of Hukilau.

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Rummy's Polynesian House, Monocacy

Added: with menu and matchbook images from Mimi Payne

Posted: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:59:06 -0400 Source: Latest Updates to Critiki

Tiki in the Swinging Mid-?60s

Picture of a tiki conga drum, from the collection of Sabu the Coconut Boy Sabu the Coconut Boy has unearthed yet more gems — it’s his schtick, it’s what he does. This time, it’s an article in a 1966 ARGOSY magazine, about the then-growing popularity of “singles” apartment complexes, where the young and unattached would in theory [...]

Posted: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:46:36 -0400 Source: Humu Kon Tiki

Tiburon Tommie's, Tiburon

Added: with menu images from Mimi Payne

Posted: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:51:40 -0400 Source: Latest Updates to Critiki

Alameda: Forbidden Island Parking Lot Bonanza

Sidewinder’s Fang, photo by Craig Lee for San Francisco Chronicle On Sunday, September 24 from 3-7 p.m., Forbidden Island will be holding a sale of tiki flotsam & jetsam in their parking lot, and they’re also opening their lot to other vendors who would like to sell their wares to a collection of ideally tiki-crazed and booze-hazed [...]

Posted: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 17:26:43 -0400 Source: Humu Kon Tiki

Modesto: Hooptylau 2006

Schmama Lama & me at Hooptylau 2004 It’s time once again for one of my very favorite tiki events, Hooptylau in California’s Central Valley. This event celebrates both the Central Valley’s rich tiki history, and its inherent trashiness. Attendees are invited to bust out their most questionable aloha wear, with the most outlandish winning prizes (this [...]

Posted: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:42:48 -0400 Source: Humu Kon Tiki

Video of Trader Vic?s in Atlanta

Still from TripSmarter.com video of Trader Vic’s in Atlanta Martiki dug up this 4-1/2 minute video on TripSmarter.com of my favorite of all the stateside Trader Vic’s, the one in Atlanta. The Atlanta Trader Vic’s opened in 30 years ago, in 1976, and unlike many older Polynesian restaurants, it thankfully hasn’t been remodeled, and remains a [...]

Posted: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:38:24 -0400 Source: Humu Kon Tiki

Trader Vic's, Bellevue

Updated: added photo from Tracy Anderson

Posted: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:15:43 -0400 Source: Latest Updates to Critiki

My Travels: Walt Disney World

Adventureland at Walt Disney World Ah, another August goes shooting by. Earlier in the month, I was in Internet-free Downieville, a wee little almost-ghost-town a few hours from pretty much anything, in the Sierras. It’s very pretty, but it ain’t tiki, so that’s all I’ve got to say about it here. After that, we headed out [...]

Posted: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 21:38:25 -0400 Source: Humu Kon Tiki

Disney's Polynesian Resort, Orlando

Updated: added descriptive text, lots of photos

Posted: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 13:24:06 -0400 Source: Latest Updates to Critiki

The Enchanted Tiki Room, Orlando

Updated: added photos

Posted: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 21:37:05 -0400 Source: Latest Updates to Critiki

Bahooka Ribs & Grog, Rosemead

Updated: added photo from Aubrey Hallis

Posted: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:49:30 -0400 Source: Latest Updates to Critiki

Trader Vic's, Beverly Hills

Updated: added photo from Aubrey Hallis

Posted: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:47:29 -0400 Source: Latest Updates to Critiki

Tonga Room, San Francisco

Updated: added photos from Kevin Ruppenthal

Posted: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:46:27 -0400 Source: Latest Updates to Critiki

Puka Bar, Long Beach

Updated: added photos from Roger Beal

Posted: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:42:21 -0400 Source: Latest Updates to Critiki

Purple Orchid Exotic Tiki Lounge, El Segundo

Updated: added photos from Tim Keenan

Posted: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:39:03 -0400 Source: Latest Updates to Critiki