Until recently, tiki-cocktail culture — which began on the West Coast in the 1930s as nuanced and complex rum-based drinks — seemed redefined by sugary, plastic-bottle mixes of pre-blended Mai Tais ...

Tiki drinks are a super fun way to get hammered, and are, coincidentally, the only type of drink that has caused me to set my pants on fire in public. (Thanks a lot, Smuggler’s Cove.) They are also, ...

A popular San Diego eatery currently undergoing a large-scale renovation has added one more feature to its master plan: a new tiki bar hidden within the restaurant. Locally-based hospitality company, ...

The artsy little town of Jensen Beach recently became home to a new eatery, where you can come as you are, kick back and relax. The former Kona Beach Cafe has been nicely renovated and now boasts new ...

After subzero wind chills, frozen pipes, 4 pm sunsets and months of gray skies, it's time to ask yourself: Wanna get away? If you're searching for a tropical getaway but flights aren't really your ...

Amy McCarthy is a former reporter at Eater, focusing on pop culture, policy and labor, and only the weirdest online trends. Looking back on the history of tiki and why its signature tropical libations ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Tiki bars have a simple formula — low ...

Las Vegas is built on escapism. Casinos, neon, gaming and cocktails meant to numb the soul have been doing it for decades. But step behind the heavy wooden doors of the Golden Tiki, and the world’s ...