Category: News
THIS IS WHY WE CAN’T HAVE NICE THINGS!
The Tonga Room is now serving all of its Tiki-style drinks in glass containers rather than ceramic mugs. While theft is not cited as the reason we can’t help but think that it had something to do with it. Read more
Sign of the Times Costs $8500
A vintage piece of Bay Area tiki history is up for sale on Craigslist and it can be your for the low low price of $8500. Lanai Liquors, once located adjacent to the renowned Tiki bar and restaurant called The Lanai in San Mateo, has been discovered in storage. This sign, measuring 10-foot-5-inch square, is… Read more
The Ongoing Saga of Trad’r Sam, San Francisco’s Historic Tiki Bar
San Francisco’s renowned tiki bar, Trad’r Sam, temporarily shuttered amidst internal family disputes. However, rumors of its permanent closure are unfounded. John Munguia, co-owner with his sister Dorothy Riedel, assures that the bar will reopen soon, continuing its 86-year legacy. The siblings have been managing the establishment since 1988, with the bar recognized as the… Read more