I was honored 15 years ago today to present the second of two exclusive Dick Dale performances in South Florida. Thanks to Laramie Dean for setting up the tour with Jimmy Dale. He continued to tour for seven years, but this one was special. Photos, video and full coverage on the blog: bit.ly/4xu5aYX
NEW: The debut of the Mai-Kai's updated Polynesian Islander Revue show on June 5 during The Hukilau. Watch the launch of the new "Heritage of Polynesian Legacy." youtu.be/bjKOyo7oB1Q?... #maikai #maikairestaurant #hukilau #hukilau2026 #polynesianshow
In addition to The Hukilau official print by H.C. Warner, I was happy to snag a bottle of Ma's Wake Up Call simple syrup, the key ingredient in the namesake cocktail by Bar Tiki's Devon "Kitty" Lopez. Coming soon: Tributes to some of this year's delicious drinks. #thehukilau #tikidrink #tikicocktail
Molokai Maiden by Justin Wojslaw, another favorite from Coconuts & Carnage. It's a fantastic Mai-Kai tribute with classic flavors, yet still distinctive and original. There hasn't been a book since Minimalist Tiki that advances the tropical canon so far. Go to WonkPress.com #cocktails #tikicocktails
One week ago, we were enjoying some great bands during The Hukilau 2026 at the Beachcomber resort (and the Mai-Kai). Here's a new playlist featuring six of the bands and 40 minutes of music ... open.spotify.com/playlist/787... #hukilau #hukilau2026 #tikievent #tikiweekender #tikimusic
A cool recap of the International Tiki Master Cocktail Competition in February in Miami Beach during Miami Rum Congress. Congrats again to the U.S. champion, Ryan Jones of Morgan's Cove in Tampa. Mahalo to Sergio for the video ... youtu.be/PvJnN8aA3QE?...
NEW VIDEO: Watch the signature dances performed June 5 during the June 5 debut of the updated dinner show, "Heritage of Polynesian Legacy," at the Mai-Kai: The Tahitian fa'arapu and the Samoan fire-knife dance. youtu.be/G-GaQ4M4drk?... #maikai #maikairestaurant #hukilau #hukilau2026 #polynesianshow
HUKILAU HIGHLIGHTS: As usual, Sunday's finale at the Mai-Kai was a fantastic way to wrap up the long weekend of festivities at The Hukilau. Having Charles Phoenix back for the first time in 18 years was just icing on the cake. #thehukilau #thehukilau2026 #tikievent #charlesphoenix #maikai
Mahalo to Spike for featuring my tribute to a Mai-Kai classic that came back for a special appearance during The Hukilau last weekend. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKFX... #maikai #maikairestaurant #tikicocktails #maikaicocktails #donthebeachcomber
HUKILAU HIGHLIGHTS: The luau dinner featuring Polynesian Fire capped an action-packed Saturday. Daily activities also included poolside pop-up bars and live music, plus educational seminars at the Beachcomber Resort. #thehukilau #thehukilau2026 #tikievent #tikicoctails #polynesianshow
