Big Kahuna Bash 2024 Part 5

 Saturday, July 27, 2024

Dale and I had a fun time and talked to some really nice people. 

I picked up this really cool print from one of the vendors...

...and also this Red Owl sticker. So retro. 

Can't wait for next year. 

Big Kahuna Bash 2024 Part 2

 Saturday, July 27, 2024

Dale and I found a nice spot to sit at the bar. Where we were getting a little breeze as were were close to some air conditioning vents. The bar was pretty hot and humid cuz they were keeping the back door open for access to the patio. 

For my second drink I had the Mai Tai which the menu described as: "A classic exotic cocktail that is quintessential in tiki culture. Fresh lime, orgeat, orange curacao, dark rum, and Hart & Son 1804!

Hula's Modern Tiki - Phoenix

 Friday, February 2, 2024

Dale and I are in Phoenix to visit family so we took the opportunity to revisit Hula's Modern Tiki at the 7th Street location in Phoenix. 

Listened to Mondo Exotica from the Ultra Lounge on the drive in.

It took some effort to get there as we headed into town during rush hour. However, it turned out to be well worth the wait. I got a kick out of this picture hanging in the restaurant. It looks like the cover of a Pink Martini album cover. 

                     

Tiki drinks are only $8.00 each during happy hour. I started with the Blood Orange Martini which I've had before and is one of my favorites. According to the menu it contains vodka, blood orange liqueur, orange, lime, and cranberry juices. Not over sweet and the blood oranges provide a nice sharpness which gives it a great bite. Dale went with a house red wine during our time here. 

                    

Appetizers only 8 bucks as well. We had the Crispy Fish Bites. So delicious. We both loved 'em. 

                     

For my second drink I went with the Tiki Bastard. This one has gin, bourbon, pomegranate syrup, lime juice, and cock 'n bull ginger brew. Very unique. 

                      

For my third drink I had the Hula's Blue Hawaiian. This contains coconut rum, vodka, sweet & sour, blue curacao, coconut, and pineapple. A little sweeter than the other two but not overly so and the sweetness works well with the coconut flavors. 

                     

For dinner we each had Caesar salads. Dale got his with tuna but I had mine with shrimp. Again, delicious. 

                      

Our bartender took really good care of us. 

The place was lively and had great energy. 

Our drive back to Peoria was a bit quicker than our journey into town. 

Lit up a stogie once we got home. 

Fun outing today. Dale and I both had a great time. 

Tiki Drinks

Recently Pete, Abby, Xander, and Emma were here for a visit. We went to Bubba Gump's Shrimp Company out at the Mall of America. They were featuring tiki drinks on the cocktail menu. 

Pete and I started with the Tiki Lagoon. It contained Captain Morgan spiced rum, Don Q coconut rum, Bols Blue Curacao, pineapple juice, lime juice, Genadine, and Sprite. Both were a teeny bit on the sweet side but otherwise quite good. 

For round two we went with the Tiki Jaja. It contained Jaja Blanco tequila, passion fruit and mango puree, pineapple juice, lime juice, and sweet and sour. 

Big Kahuna Bash 5 - Part 7

Saturday July 29, 2023

We had a really great time! See you next year... 

Phoenix Sunday, July 16, 2023 - Cocktails, Dinner, and Cigars

Visiting family in Phoenix. This past Sunday it got to at least 112.

John and Dianne recommended a cigar store and I picked up a couple of Macanudos.

Made some Navy Grog. Was precise with the ingredients if not the proportions. Regardless it was awesome. 

I've been enjoying the pool. 

We picked up a rotisserie chicken at Safeway. Dale cut it up and made salad. 

Had King's Hawaiian rolls too. 

Delicious. Ate outside. 

After dinner cigar. 

Rum, Straight

Sunday, April 3, 2022

Cigar this afternoon.

And some straight rum for happy hour. This is Plantation. 

Last Day of Summer Vacation

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Been warm and very dry lately but we got some nice rain overnight and it cooled things down a bit. Today sunny, dry, and about 73 degrees for a high. Another perfect cigar day. This one's a La Gloria Cubana. 

Made my signature tiki cocktail, the Joey's Orange Speedo. Delicious as always.

Listened to some Martin Denny which added to the tiki atmosphere. I have a great playlist I've put together made up of songs from the album pictured above and also the record shown below. Both are from Capitol Records. 

When a playlist or album ends, Apple Music will continue to play songs in the same genre. Some of the selections Apple picked when my Martin Denny playlist ended are from the albums shown above. Three of the four acts I've never heard of before. 

Today is my last full day of summer vacation so I'm grateful I got such a lovely day to sit outside and enjoy the gorgeous weather. 

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Hawaiian Music

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Some more great tunes selected by Apple Music during my cigar session: