387 On Location At The Taki Tiki, Home Of Tiki Trail

387 On Location At The Taki Tiki, Home Of Tiki Trail

After months of schedule planning we finally made it to the Tacki Tiki home of Tiki Trail.  Jeff and Vicki welcomed us into their home tiki bar for cocktails, wonderful food and a great time.  The Tacki Tiki is the home bar of Jeff and Vicki Ballard, many years in the making and full of kitsch and shared memories.  Like many home bars each corner is filled with items collected from travels and personal interests.  When you listen to to the podcast you will hear us talk about some of the significance of the various pieces of decor in the bar.  

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386 Visiting The Royal Hawaiian With Cinnamon Passion Punch

386 Visiting The Royal Hawaiian With Cinnamon Passion Punch

On a much needed trip to Laguna Beach, Sunshine Tiki and a dozen friends in tow re-visited the Royal Hawaiian.  We had checked out the tiki classic after it reopened in 2015.  On that visit there was a lot to be desired.  But, after seeing all the work that Bamboo Ben had put into the place and with his strong recommendation we gave RH another go.  Without giving much away, we had a great time.  Listen to the podcast to hear our experience recorded during our visit.

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