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Tikiyaki Orchestra live at Tiki Oasis with special guests: Ferenc Dobronyi of Frankie and the Pool Boys, and Marina the Fire Eating Mermaid. #tikioasis #tikioasis2025 #tiki #tikievent #tikimusic #tikiyakiorchestra

Aloha Tiki Oasis!

#tikioasis #tikioasis2025 #tiki #tikievent

We're in the heat of the summer event season with Tiki Oasis kicking off today. Don't miss any upcoming Tiki happenings by checking out The Tiki Times calendar for all the details, including links, artwork, video, photos and more. www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/b... #tiki #tikievents #tikifestivals

Mai-Kai cocktail updates: New secret bar menu available, Rum Barrel mugs are back. Bartenders in the Bora Bora Bar are crafting special drinks as the iconic Barrel O' Rum mug returns to service. Check out the full story on the new cocktails and mugs at AtomicGrog.com #maikaicocktails #maikai

Congrats to Ian "Rum Ambassador" Burrell for the lifetime achievement award at the Spirited Awards at Tales of the Cocktail. A well deserved honor for the perfect spokesman for the spirit. We'll see you this week at Tiki Oasis! #ianburrell #rumambassador #rum #tikioasis #tikioasis2025 #tikioasis25

YouTube video by Spike's Breezeway Cocktail Hour Tiki Bar Photo Safari — #5 Was Unreal

Watch the adventure as I take Spike (and Brittany) on a tour of 16 iconic photo spots at the Mai-Kai on the latest episode of Spike's Breezeway Cocktail Hour. And be sure to like and subscribe ... youtu.be/foaDd1sYhvE?... #maikai #maikairestaurant #polynesianrestaurant #tiki #spikesbreezeway

It was a pleasure leading Spike on a journey though 16 iconic Mai-Kai photo spots, which he filmed for an episode of Spike's Breezeway Cocktail Hour that premieres tonight at 9:30 EDT at Youtube.com/@BreezewayCocktailHour ... Don't miss it! #maikai #maikairestaurant #polynesianrestaurant #tiki

PREVIEW: Celebrate a quarter century of Tiki Oasis at Aug. 6-10 weekender in San Diego. Explore the history and details on the 25th annniversary, including a rum tasting and seminar on the reimagination of the Mai-Kai service bar. Lots more on the blog: wp.me/p1xHjT-9kw #tikioasis2025 #maikai

Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale hosts photo-worthy bathrooms for your next Instagram photo dump - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale Restrooms are usually… Let’s just say, not a sight to see, but that’s changing. One hot new trend is photo-worthy bathrooms where you can kill<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://wsvn.com/entert...

The Mai-Kai's picturesque bathrooms were featured along with manager Kern Mattei on Deco Drive on WSVN-TV in Miami. Click here to see the video: wsvn.com/entertainmen... #maikai #maikairestaurant #maikaireopening #maikairestoration

MAI-KAI RESTORATION FLASHBACK: Two years ago, a talented team of artists and craftsmen was deep into the project of returning the Mai-Kai to its vintage glory. The results are spectacular. #maikai #maikairestaurant #maikaireopening #maikairestoration #polynesianrestaurant #tiki #floridatiki

Spike was very happy to preview Mai-Kai Rum No. 1 last night on Spike's Breezeway Cocktail hour. See the video at www.youtube.com/live/RgTIDDe... #maikai #maikairestaurant #polynesianrestaurant #tiki #floridatiki

It was great spending some time with Spike on his recent visit to the Mai-Kai. We may have done a video or two, so stay tuned and subscribe to www.youtube.com/@BreezewayCo... (live show tonight!) and the new www.youtube.com/@TikiCocktails #maikai #maikairestaurant #polynesianrestaurant #floridatiki

Get a taste of the Mai-Kai at Tiki Oasis as Cory Starr and Typhoon Tommy join me Aug. 9 for an in-depth look at the historic back bar. The seminar will include samples and a cocktail featuring the new Mai-Kai Rum No. 1. Tickets at TikiOasis.com, more at AtomicGrog.com #tikioasis2025 #maikai

Skinny Jimmy Stingray was back in the Molokai Bar at the Mai-Kai tonight, cooking up some sizzling surf rock with Frenchy on bass and Kevin on drums. Here's a taste of the classic "Green Onions" ...

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Mahalo to Tempus Fugit Spirits for resurrecting our Return of the Zombie Dolphin from Halloween 2023 using their Crème de Banane. Okole maluna! Check out our original story and recipe on The Atomic Grog: bit.ly/4nVRMrX #cocktail #rumcocktail #tikidrink #tikicocktail #hamiltonrum #beachbumberry

South Florida's surf guitar king is back in the Molokai Bar ... #maikai #maikairestaurant #molokaibar #surfguitar

The Mai-Kai bar program reached new heights in June with multiple special events, guest bartenders and unique cocktails. Recap, photos, video and detailed reviews of the creative drinks plus news on Mai-Kai Rum No. 1 and next month's Tiki Oasis symposium: wp.me/p1xHjT-8W6 #maikaicocktails #maikai

Has it been a year already since the grand opening of Morgan's Cove? Congratulations to Marie King and the entire 23 Restaurant Services team who made it happen. Join them Tuesday for their anniversary party with Rhum Clement. #morganscove #donthebeachcomber #ganttreservecollection #rhumclement

June recap: Tikiphiles, Panthers fans flock to Mai-Kai for special events. The summer season brought a cavalcade of unique happenings to the historic restaurant. Get all the news, photos and video at AtomicGrog.com or wp.me/p1xHjT-8Dm #maikai #maikairestaurant #thehukilau #thehukilau2025 #tiki

NEW: Full story on the new carvings at the Mai-Kai, including behind-the-scenes photos and extensive details on the work of artists Will Anders and "Tiki Ray" Kieffer. The two tikis greet guests in the historic restaurant's reimagined entry area. Link: wp.me/p1xHjT-9gb #maikai #tiki #tikicarving

Behind the scenes at the Mai-Kai, circa 1962. Join me, beverage director Cory Starr, and creative director "Typhoon Tommy" Allsmiller at Tiki Oasis on Aug. 9 for a deep dive into the history and reimagination of the historic back-of-house bar. More info, tickets at TikiOasis.com #tikioasis #maikai

The Roof Raiser (1943) featuring Passionola, the trademark gold passion fruit cocktail syrup made in small batches by the team behind "Fassionola: The Torrid Story of Cocktails' Most Mysterious Ingredient" (2024, Classic San Diego Books). Get both at Passionola.com #fassionola #passionola #tikidrink

Celebrate the Fourth with The Intoxicators at the Mai-Kai. You have four chances to catch them in the Molokai Bar on Friday and Saturday ...

#maikai #maikairestaurant #molokaibar #tiki #floridatiki #floridatikievent #surfrock #instrumentalsurf

When making Mai-Kai cocktails, it's important to use the proper rums. We've been hard at work on the Okole Maluna Society on The Atomic Grog blog with many new and updated recipes, including the Special Planters Punch. Check out the updated ratings: wp.me/p1xHjT-9c1 #maikai #maikaicocktails

That's a great idea!

Round the World sounds like it could just be a Scorpion Bowl with a different name. Maybe just a slight tweak or two like the Space Needle.

The Space Needle, an obscure Mai Tai variation from "Trader Vic's Rum Cookery and Drinkery" (1974), likely created for the 1962 Worlds Fair and/or the Eye of the Needle restaurant inside Seattle's Space Needle. #cocktail #cocktails #rumcocktail #tradervic #tradervics #tikidrink #tikicocktail

Celebrate July Fourth at the Mai-Kai with The Intoxicators! #maikai #maikairestaurant

YouTube video by Spike's Breezeway Cocktail Hour I Finally Visited the Mai-Kai… and It Blew My Mind

Follow Spike's odyssey at the Mai-Kai ... youtu.be/BzywvXEUjtM?... #maikai #maikairestaurant #maikaireopening #maikairestoration #polynesianrestaurant #tiki #floridatiki

One year ago, the reimagination of the Mai-Kai entry experience was just underway. Before-and-after photos show the transformed porte-cochère, the redirected driveway, and new themed walkway as you approach the grand entrance. More to come AtomicGrog.com #maikai #maikairestaurant #maikairestoration