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November 10, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Rum Club Launches at Boo Loo Lounge
Orinda’s small but well-received tiki bar Boo Loo Lounge is launching a rub club called the Restless Spirits Club.
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Orinda’s small but well-received tiki bar Boo Loo Lounge is launching a rub club called the Restless Spirits Club.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Rum Club Launches at Boo Loo Lounge
Orinda’s small but well-received tiki bar Boo Loo Lounge is launching a rub club called the Restless Spirits Club.
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Orinda’s small but well-received tiki bar Boo Loo Lounge is launching a rub club called the Restless Spirits Club.
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New Menu at Boo Loo Lounge
The menu format takes inspiration from Boo Loo’s location in the Orinda Theater complex, laying it out like a screenplay with red editorial notes in the margins.
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The menu format takes inspiration from Boo Loo’s location in the Orinda Theater complex, laying it out like a screenplay with red editorial notes in the margins.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:20 AM
New Menu at Boo Loo Lounge
The menu format takes inspiration from Boo Loo’s location in the Orinda Theater complex, laying it out like a screenplay with red editorial notes in the margins.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/10/25/n...
The menu format takes inspiration from Boo Loo’s location in the Orinda Theater complex, laying it out like a screenplay with red editorial notes in the margins.
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San Jose’s Best Halloween Bar is Alter Ego
We’ve had amazing cocktail experiences here before and the new menu was no exception.
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We’ve had amazing cocktail experiences here before and the new menu was no exception.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
San Jose’s Best Halloween Bar is Alter Ego
We’ve had amazing cocktail experiences here before and the new menu was no exception.
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We’ve had amazing cocktail experiences here before and the new menu was no exception.
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Return to Tiki Pete
Sometimes second chances are worthwhile and we like to stay open-minded.
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Sometimes second chances are worthwhile and we like to stay open-minded.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Return to Tiki Pete
Sometimes second chances are worthwhile and we like to stay open-minded.
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Sometimes second chances are worthwhile and we like to stay open-minded.
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The Last Rites Mai Tai
I tried the Mai Tai to see if it was improved from the so-so versions I’ve had over the years.
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I tried the Mai Tai to see if it was improved from the so-so versions I’ve had over the years.
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October 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The Last Rites Mai Tai
I tried the Mai Tai to see if it was improved from the so-so versions I’ve had over the years.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/10/17/t...
I tried the Mai Tai to see if it was improved from the so-so versions I’ve had over the years.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/10/17/t...
Frankenstein’s Cocktail Bar Pop-Up
The good news is that we found the cocktails to be pretty good – and suuuuper boozy.
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The good news is that we found the cocktails to be pretty good – and suuuuper boozy.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Frankenstein’s Cocktail Bar Pop-Up
The good news is that we found the cocktails to be pretty good – and suuuuper boozy.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/10/14/f...
The good news is that we found the cocktails to be pretty good – and suuuuper boozy.
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Witches Brew at Hula Hoops
It’s served in a little cauldron and contains a little dry ice inside a metal tea bag, so it bubbles ever so subtly as you drink it!
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It’s served in a little cauldron and contains a little dry ice inside a metal tea bag, so it bubbles ever so subtly as you drink it!
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October 15, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Witches Brew at Hula Hoops
It’s served in a little cauldron and contains a little dry ice inside a metal tea bag, so it bubbles ever so subtly as you drink it!
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/10/13/w...
It’s served in a little cauldron and contains a little dry ice inside a metal tea bag, so it bubbles ever so subtly as you drink it!
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Breakfast at Trader Sam’s at Disneyland Hotel
We always enjoy visiting Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel and wanted to check out the breakfast service that’s been running for a few months.
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We always enjoy visiting Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel and wanted to check out the breakfast service that’s been running for a few months.
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October 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Breakfast at Trader Sam’s at Disneyland Hotel
We always enjoy visiting Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel and wanted to check out the breakfast service that’s been running for a few months.
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We always enjoy visiting Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel and wanted to check out the breakfast service that’s been running for a few months.
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September 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Lei’d Back at Sacramento’s Jungle Bird
It’s been more than a couple years since we’ve been to Sacramento’s leading tiki bar The Jungle Bird for some reason, but stopped in for a drink and some light food on a recent excursion.
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It’s been more than a couple years since we’ve been to Sacramento’s leading tiki bar The Jungle Bird for some reason, but stopped in for a drink and some light food on a recent excursion.
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September 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Lei’d Back at Sacramento’s Jungle Bird
It’s been more than a couple years since we’ve been to Sacramento’s leading tiki bar The Jungle Bird for some reason, but stopped in for a drink and some light food on a recent excursion.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/09/06/l...
It’s been more than a couple years since we’ve been to Sacramento’s leading tiki bar The Jungle Bird for some reason, but stopped in for a drink and some light food on a recent excursion.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/09/06/l...
Mai Tai Day 2025
What a fabulous day in Emeryville for the annual Mai Tai Day celebration at Trader Vic’s.
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What a fabulous day in Emeryville for the annual Mai Tai Day celebration at Trader Vic’s.
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September 2, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Mai Tai Day 2025
What a fabulous day in Emeryville for the annual Mai Tai Day celebration at Trader Vic’s.
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What a fabulous day in Emeryville for the annual Mai Tai Day celebration at Trader Vic’s.
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Mai Tai Day Slides – The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai
Join Kevin Crossman for an informative and humorous presentation describing the hunt for the ultimate Mai Tai.
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Join Kevin Crossman for an informative and humorous presentation describing the hunt for the ultimate Mai Tai.
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September 2, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Mai Tai Day Slides – The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai
Join Kevin Crossman for an informative and humorous presentation describing the hunt for the ultimate Mai Tai.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/08/31/m...
Join Kevin Crossman for an informative and humorous presentation describing the hunt for the ultimate Mai Tai.
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Mai Tai Day Seminar
We’re pleased to return to Mai Tai Day at Trader Vic’s Emeryville to present a seminar called the Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai.
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We’re pleased to return to Mai Tai Day at Trader Vic’s Emeryville to present a seminar called the Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai.
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August 26, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Mai Tai Day Seminar
We’re pleased to return to Mai Tai Day at Trader Vic’s Emeryville to present a seminar called the Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/08/25/m...
We’re pleased to return to Mai Tai Day at Trader Vic’s Emeryville to present a seminar called the Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/08/25/m...
Not the Mai Tai Rum You’re Looking For. Or Is It?
There’s been a lot of online hype for Holmes Cay’s new Réunion Island Rum Traditionnel – Single Origin Edition.
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There’s been a lot of online hype for Holmes Cay’s new Réunion Island Rum Traditionnel – Single Origin Edition.
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August 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Not the Mai Tai Rum You’re Looking For. Or Is It?
There’s been a lot of online hype for Holmes Cay’s new Réunion Island Rum Traditionnel – Single Origin Edition.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/08/19/n...
There’s been a lot of online hype for Holmes Cay’s new Réunion Island Rum Traditionnel – Single Origin Edition.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/08/19/n...
International Bartenders Association (IBA) Mai Tai Recipe Learns the Wrong Lesson
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August 3, 2025 at 11:42 PM
International Bartenders Association (IBA) Mai Tai Recipe Learns the Wrong Lesson
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2044 Mai Tai: Funky Rum with Yellow Chartreuse
The half ounce of orange curaçao liqueur is replaced by the sweet herbal Yellow Chartreuse in a subtle change that is sort of buried in the blend due to the firebomb of a rum blend made with funky high proof rums.
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The half ounce of orange curaçao liqueur is replaced by the sweet herbal Yellow Chartreuse in a subtle change that is sort of buried in the blend due to the firebomb of a rum blend made with funky high proof rums.
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August 2, 2025 at 11:09 PM
2044 Mai Tai: Funky Rum with Yellow Chartreuse
The half ounce of orange curaçao liqueur is replaced by the sweet herbal Yellow Chartreuse in a subtle change that is sort of buried in the blend due to the firebomb of a rum blend made with funky high proof rums.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/08/02/2...
The half ounce of orange curaçao liqueur is replaced by the sweet herbal Yellow Chartreuse in a subtle change that is sort of buried in the blend due to the firebomb of a rum blend made with funky high proof rums.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/08/02/2...
August 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Pleasant Surprises from the Mai Tai Menu at Wilfred’s Lounge
New to me on this visit was a whole page of Mai Tais on the cocktail menu.
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New to me on this visit was a whole page of Mai Tais on the cocktail menu.
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July 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Pleasant Surprises from the Mai Tai Menu at Wilfred’s Lounge
New to me on this visit was a whole page of Mai Tais on the cocktail menu.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/07/28/p...
New to me on this visit was a whole page of Mai Tais on the cocktail menu.
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Rum Asylum Meetup
Calling out to San Jose and Bay Area rum fans to check out this event at Dr Funk on Sunday June 22.
The Rum Asylum is a new rum club and for this event there will be a rum ambassador from Appleton plus rums to sip.
Calling out to San Jose and Bay Area rum fans to check out this event at Dr Funk on Sunday June 22.
The Rum Asylum is a new rum club and for this event there will be a rum ambassador from Appleton plus rums to sip.
June 8, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Rum Asylum Meetup
Calling out to San Jose and Bay Area rum fans to check out this event at Dr Funk on Sunday June 22.
The Rum Asylum is a new rum club and for this event there will be a rum ambassador from Appleton plus rums to sip.
Calling out to San Jose and Bay Area rum fans to check out this event at Dr Funk on Sunday June 22.
The Rum Asylum is a new rum club and for this event there will be a rum ambassador from Appleton plus rums to sip.
New Menu at Zombie Village is a Hit
San Francisco’s Zombie Village launched their first major menu refresh since they opened in 2018, offering several new cocktails and also adding in some classics.
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San Francisco’s Zombie Village launched their first major menu refresh since they opened in 2018, offering several new cocktails and also adding in some classics.
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June 8, 2025 at 4:23 AM
New Menu at Zombie Village is a Hit
San Francisco’s Zombie Village launched their first major menu refresh since they opened in 2018, offering several new cocktails and also adding in some classics.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/06/07/n...
San Francisco’s Zombie Village launched their first major menu refresh since they opened in 2018, offering several new cocktails and also adding in some classics.
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Bamboo Club Revisited
After an exciting day of tasting and socializing at the Rum Curious Summit we decided to keep the party going in a more relaxing fashion by going over to Long Beach’s Bamboo Club for a meal and drinks.
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After an exciting day of tasting and socializing at the Rum Curious Summit we decided to keep the party going in a more relaxing fashion by going over to Long Beach’s Bamboo Club for a meal and drinks.
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June 8, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Bamboo Club Revisited
After an exciting day of tasting and socializing at the Rum Curious Summit we decided to keep the party going in a more relaxing fashion by going over to Long Beach’s Bamboo Club for a meal and drinks.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/06/06/b...
After an exciting day of tasting and socializing at the Rum Curious Summit we decided to keep the party going in a more relaxing fashion by going over to Long Beach’s Bamboo Club for a meal and drinks.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/06/06/b...
Strong Water Anaheim is Orange County’s Preeminent Tiki Bar
We had another amazing visit to Strong Water Anaheim, coasting on Nav’s reservation for a totally relaxing Sunday evening over superior cocktails.
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We had another amazing visit to Strong Water Anaheim, coasting on Nav’s reservation for a totally relaxing Sunday evening over superior cocktails.
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June 3, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Strong Water Anaheim is Orange County’s Preeminent Tiki Bar
We had another amazing visit to Strong Water Anaheim, coasting on Nav’s reservation for a totally relaxing Sunday evening over superior cocktails.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/06/02/s...
We had another amazing visit to Strong Water Anaheim, coasting on Nav’s reservation for a totally relaxing Sunday evening over superior cocktails.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/06/02/s...
Lucky Tiki Still Going Strong in West Hollywood
The “Ghost of Jim Morrison” was playing the part of trickster this evening, as the cocktail of the same name was quite delicious but also super potent
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The “Ghost of Jim Morrison” was playing the part of trickster this evening, as the cocktail of the same name was quite delicious but also super potent
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June 3, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Lucky Tiki Still Going Strong in West Hollywood
The “Ghost of Jim Morrison” was playing the part of trickster this evening, as the cocktail of the same name was quite delicious but also super potent
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/06/01/l...
The “Ghost of Jim Morrison” was playing the part of trickster this evening, as the cocktail of the same name was quite delicious but also super potent
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/06/01/l...
Eye Candy at Clifton’s Pacific Seas
Pacific Seas is the exotic travel and South Seas themed bar inside Clifton’s Republic in downtown Los Angeles, but since it is only open on weekends it has been many years from our last visit.
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Pacific Seas is the exotic travel and South Seas themed bar inside Clifton’s Republic in downtown Los Angeles, but since it is only open on weekends it has been many years from our last visit.
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May 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Eye Candy at Clifton’s Pacific Seas
Pacific Seas is the exotic travel and South Seas themed bar inside Clifton’s Republic in downtown Los Angeles, but since it is only open on weekends it has been many years from our last visit.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/05/31/e...
Pacific Seas is the exotic travel and South Seas themed bar inside Clifton’s Republic in downtown Los Angeles, but since it is only open on weekends it has been many years from our last visit.
ultimatemaitai.com/2025/05/31/e...