Aloha Tiki Friends. Sunshine and Pumpkin have put together a list of some of their favorite web hot spots. Some of these are great resources for anything from music to finding that perfect tropical pottery for your bromeliad. Podcasts, Tikirific info and resources, books and plenty of “other.” None of these sites actually sponsor our program so remember to check things out before going crazy and dropping your whole paycheck on kitchy Tiki stuff. If you have any questions about any of our links just send us an email and we will give you as much info as we have.
Our Favorite Podcasts
Cocktail Buzz: the name says it all
Behind the bar show: Mr. Martini schools you on almost every kind of booze out there.
CocktailNation Podcast: Koop Kooper serves up the greatest sounds in Lounge, Exotica, Space Age Pop and plenty of interviews with artists and other great folks from the world of the exotic.
The Quiet Village: Mr. Digitiki is our favorite exotica specialist. And the podcast is simply amazing.
Tiki Bar TV: if you haven’t already become a fan, you will be. This Vidcast is full of cocktails and hijinks.
Lucky Bitch Radio: Wanda Wisdom is our favorite drag queen. She may not be a fan of Tiki but still worth a listen.
The Buddhist podcast of Shaolin Zen: this guy talks all things Zen and will totally mellow you out.
Our Favorite Tiki Resources
Konakai.com: Possibly the best one stop shop for all the info you need about tiki and the world of the exotic. If you can’t find a link to what you are looking for it probably doesn’t exist.
Tiki Central: Simply the best blog resource for tiki and mod culture. Sometimes Sunshine even posts messages on Tiki Drinks and Food.
Beachbum Berry: Everyones favorite umbrella drink mixologist. The Bum carefully and painstakingly researches the lost cocktail recipes of the past so you don’t have to. He has authored several oustanding books including “Grog Log” and “Sippin Safari.” He is also a pretty cool dude. If you have the chance to see him at a cocktail symposium don’t miss the opportunity.
Ooga-Mooga: Need to know what your old tiki mug is selling for? Want to find a rare gem? Or just share your mug collection with others. A great resource.
Critiki: Over 700 tiki bars, Polynesian restaurants and other sites of interest
to the midcentury Polynesian Pop enthusiast.
Our Favorite Tiki Events
Tiki Oasis: The biggest of the tiki weekenders. Each August in sunny San Diego, California. This is the one event you are sure to see Sunshine, Pumpkin, Starshine and Kalani. Be sure to visit our room crawl and try one of our very own cocktail concoctions.
The Hukilau: Fort Lauderdale, Florida serves up the most intimate tiki gathering. Plenty of music, cocktails and excursions. Be sure to visit the world famous Mai Kai for the best in polynesian drinks and entertainment.
Ohana Luau at the Lake: Visit beautiful Lake George, NY in the Adirondacks. If you ever wanted to experience the old time kitsch of a true tiki motor lodge, this is the place. Step back in time and enjoy a great weekend with other tikiphiles.
