THE DEATH OF CRITIKI — AND THE CONTINUING ARGUMENT ABOUT ‘APPROPRIATION’

Last week, I discovered that the super-popular Tiki website critiki.com had ceased operations. Long known for…

The Tiki Freaks Show Episode 1 – A Preview of Tiki Caliente 2022 with Organizer Rory Snyder

ON OUR PREMIERE EPISODE, The Tiki Freaks interview Rory Snyder for a preview of Tiki Caliente…

Oceanic Arts Bids a Final Aloha at Closing Night Event

The tiki torches are finally going dark. The Godfathers of Polynesian Pop and exotica, LeRoy Schmaltz…

TONIGHT! We Say Goodbye to Oceanic Arts With a Grand Finale Party!

This final evening of celebration at Oceanic Arts is about the infamous theme park, “THE TIKIS”.…

A Key West Hurricane With Hemingway’s Pilar Rum

The legendary Hurricane was born at Pat O’Brien’s restaurant in New Orleans during the 1940s. Apparently,…

Try This Star Wars-Inspired Drink Recipe — the Boba Frost

For some reason, Star Wars has invaded Tiki these past few years — or is it…

The Best Zombie Recipe Ever

We are creatures of habit (creature is such the perfect word to describe this next drink).…

The Hukilau – June 2022

Tickets are on sale now! The 2022 event will be held June 9-12. Plan your escape…

Tiki Caliente

Tiki Caliente takes place May 12th – 15th in Palm Springs, CA. Tiki Caliente is an…

Why Is The Opening of Ft. Lauderdale’s Mai-Kai Such a Big Deal?

A lot has been made about the impending closure and subsequent “saving” of Fort Lauderdale’s historic…