In 1956, a few brash young men created the maikai restaurant and bar in fort lauderdale, florida, by poaching key staff from don the beachcombers, a polynesianthemed chicago. Fascinating images of americas finest midcentury restaurants. The fort lauderdale hollywood international airport is a large airport serving over 21 million travellers a year. The event is in its 15th year and this year will celebrate the 60th anniversary of maikai, the legendary polynesian restaurant located in fort lauderdale. Youll pass through customs in canada before leaving for the usa, so when you land, all you need to do is grab your bags from the baggage claim area. Maikai restaurant and polynesian show 3,248 photos. Ann campbell mai kai mystery girl and model october 28, 2016 october 28, 2016 swanky 0 comments florida, fort lauderdale, oceanfront cavalier, wig model ive been talking to ann campbell of many years and marveling at her memory and her life.
Fort lauderdale doesnt have the long history of cities like new york or boston. The maikai in fort lauderdale is one of the last remaining authentic polynesian tiki restaurants from the genres golden age in the 50s and 60s. With its warm authenticity, mai kai is a chance for you to experience the south seas without having to ever leave the comfort of fort lauderdale. History and mystery of the iconic tiki restaurant in 1956, a few brash young men created the maikai restaurant and bar in fort lauderdale, florida, by poaching key staff from. In 1956, a few brash young men created the mai kai restaurant and bar in fort lauderdale, florida, by poaching key staff from don the beachcombers, a polynesianthemed chicago restaurant. The only place to officially celebrate the release of my book is the maikai. On the reverse side, each mug is embossed with the restaurant they were made for. History and mystery of the iconic tiki restaurant by tim. From hawaiian shirts and hats to polynesian jewelry, everyone is sure to find something to. Through firsthand stories, images, and ephemera, this book documents the history and enduring legacy of the pinnacle of the midcentury tiki era. Check out the menu for maikai restaurant and polynesian show. History and mystery of the iconic tiki restaurant in 1956, a few brash young men created the mai kai restaurant and bar in fort lauderdale, florida, by poaching key staff from don the beachcombers, a polynesianthemed chicago restaurant. Mai kai s 63rd anniversary customer appreciation party.
Hukilau cofounder tim swanky glazner unveils lost maikai. You can also learn more about this historic tiki restaurant in. Penrods fort lauderdale florida spring break 1980s 80s. The emphasis for the weekend would be on the mai kai, of course, friday and saturday evenings, with special behindthescenes tours and other things tim can. An unique dining place in south florida with more than 50 years celebrating the. Mai kai restaurant dinner show in fort lauderdale, fl.
An author signed copy of the maikai book released in august of 2016 maikai history and mystery of the iconic tiki restaurant by tim glazner. Jun 20, 2016 the only place to officially celebrate the release of my book is the mai kai. The maikai turns 60 with special history presentations, celebration the blog. Sep 28, 2016 in 1956, a few brash young men created the mai kai restaurant and bar in fort lauderdale, florida, by poaching key staff from don the beachcombers, a polynesianthemed chicago restaurant.
The maikai restaurant in fort lauderdale, which is popular for its polynesian music and dance shows, has been targeted for foreclosure. The maikai, which opened in 1956, was designed by fort lauderdale mimo master charles mckirahan, who designed the bay harbor islands apartment house, now under threat of demolition, that served. An insurance appraisal put such a high value on the artifacts that it made the maikai virtually uninsurable. July 27, 2017 july 27, 2017 swanky 8 comments cokctails, filipino, florida, fort lauderdale, mai kai, mariano licudine, mixologist, tiki mariano licudine didnt get the coverage i wanted in the book. Incredible decor, unrivaled dinner entertainment and great food. In 1956, a few brash young men created the maikai restaurant and bar in fort lauderdale, florida, by poaching key staff from don the. Use the ebay picture zoom feature to see the full detail and condition of the card. Mai kai hawaiian dinner show reservations required please call 954 5633272 ext. Maikai restaurant is located at 3599 n federal hwy, fort lauderdale, fl 33308. Maikai restaurant and polynesian show 3,261 photos. The polynesian islander revue at the mai kai fort lauderdale, fl tiki with ray. New book recounts the rumsoaked history of the maikai south. Sep 28, 2016 in 1956, a few brash young men created the maikai restaurant and bar in fort lauderdale, florida, by poaching key staff from don the beachcombers, a polynesianthemed chicago restaurant. Maikais 63rd anniversary customer appreciation party.
We seat you for dinner before the show begins to give you ample time to order from our award winning cuisine. Its thatched roof and carved totems are set against a backdrop of fiery torches and. The 360 view of the place allows me to see tiki mugs and bowls behind the bar and a trip advisor image shows a volcano bowl drink. Take a step back in time to the classic tiki bars of the 1950s and 60s with this maikai polynesian dinner show at maikai restaurant in fort lauderdale.
Busloads of tourists stuffed closely together at crowded tables. The maikai restaurant provides an exceptional dinning experience through. Inside, take a tour of our museum of florida history. Maikai polynesian dinner show ticket 2020 fort lauderdale. My mother mireille thornton is the choreographer of the show.
For over 50 years, the mai kai has been well known for its excellent polynesian shows. In 1956, a few brash young men created the maikai restaurant and bar in fort lauderdale, florida, by poaching key size. It is their stories of love, adventure, and nightlife during that iconic era. The roaring drums sound the beginning of the exciting mai kai islanders revue. Old florida book shop fort lauderdale 2020 all you need. Naval air station fort lauderdale museum tripadvisor. How to have a perfect night in fort lauderdale insidehook. Postcard fl ft lauderdale mai kai restaurant tiki bar. Today, with regular maintenance on the structure, the gardens, and the surrounding lagoons, the mai kai looks just as it did in 1956perfect for history lovers who also love hula.
Through firsthand stories and more than 400 images, this book documents the history, allure, and enduring legacy of the midtwentiethcentury tiki era. These local favorites have stood the test of time, and many of them have become historic landmarks, which shows the important role businesses like these play in their communities. For your convenience, taxis, shuttles, rental cars, buses and trains are all. The mai kai is proud to be the home of the longest running polynesian show in the united states including hawaii. The navys newest and most advanced, guided missile destroyer arrived at port everglades for its commissioning on november, 2010. Enjoy watching one of the fort lauderdale areas most stunning entertainment and dining experiences with the maikai polynesian dinner show.
Stroll by the giant tiki sculptures standing guard over the gardens, watch the light glow from the torches and smell the musky thatch roof that all make this experience so special. In 1956, a few brash young men created the maikai restaurant and bar in fo. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Its the stories of amazing men and women, celebrities, models and playboys connected to this legendary place. The restaurant hosts polynesian shows, and its molokai bar boasts an exhaustive menu of rummy creations. Since 1956, this polynesian eatery has been serving up. Mai kai, fort lauderdale, fl restaurant chip and andy tiki socialite joined. Maikai restaurant and polynesian show, fort lauderdale, florida. Join me in fort lauderdale september 17th for a special event. They used the image from the mai kai in fort lauderdale and sort of copied their font, but not exactly.
With just over 100 years under the citys belt, youre not going to find landmarks like the plaza hotel. Maikai polynesian dinner show oakland park expedia. Tiki central has maikai info and photos spread all over the place, but there are some especially rich topics on its history here. Every time im about to go inside, i am literally and i do not jest jumping up and down with excitement. Travellatte fills your cup with travel news, stories and advice from around the world. These 9 amazing florida restaurants are loaded with local history the only thing better than a great restaurant is a great restaurant with an amazing story. The mai kai, which opened in 1956, was designed by fort lauderdale mimo master charles mckirahan, who designed the bay harbor islands apartment house, now under threat of demolition, that served. See the 1905 new river inn, the oldest tourist hotel in the county.
On saturday the 17th we will welcome everyone to a. These 3 souvenir tiki cups are from sneaky tiki, a tiki bar at harveys lake tahoe, the famous mai kai restaurant in fort lauderdale, florida and the kowloon restaurant in saugus, massachusetts. History and mystery of the iconic tiki restaurant the definitive book on the historic fort lauderdale tiki temple by tim swanky glazner was released in september 2016. Save on the things you love restaurants, movie tickets, golf, zoos, skiing, shopping, travel and more. Call 9545633272 or visit opentable for to make reservations. Glazners book is also a love letter to the maikai, a time capsule of polynesian culture, which opened on dec. From the mai kais media materials in the 1950s, two young stanford university graduates from the chicago area, brothers bob and jack thornton, decided to. Mar 06, 2020 naval air station fort lauderdale museum. History and mystery of the iconic tiki restaurant book release will take place at 2 p. As such, people were surprised when, in 1956, brothers bob and jack thornton took out a hefty loan to bring south seas flair to south florida in the form of the mai kai restaurant. You may have seen the news that the maikai, rated the best tiki bar in the world by critiki members two years in a row, has been served with a foreclosure notice.
Sep 30, 2019 maikai restaurant and polynesian show 3599 n federal highway, fort lauderdale, fl 33308 maybe you wouldnt expect to find tiki culture in fort lauderdale, of all places, but maikai, a polynesian restaurant, tiki bar and floor show, is one of tiki cultures most beloved icons. The mai kai is one of only a handful of the original tikithemed restaurants to make it through the disco era, the mod 80s, the bland 90s and the great recession, along with multiple hurricanes and an insane buildup of furniture stores, strip clubs, strip malls and other restaurants along the strip of federal highway in fort lauderdale. Heeeeeeeres the rich history and lost stories of the maikai the. Hukilau cofounder tim swanky glazner unveils lost mai. Maikai restaurant fort lauderdale, florida gastro obscura. Plastic mug from penrods on the beach in fort lauderdale, florida you are bidding on one plastic mug from penrods on the beach bar in ford lauderdale description the mugglass is made of plastic the mugglass measures about 5.
Oldest south florida restaurants still open miami herald. The maikai became the playground of celebrities and playboys, and the beautiful women working there used it as a jumpingoff point for adventure and fame. The mai kai is one of only a handful of the original tikithemed restaurants to make it through the disco era, the mod 80s, the bland 90s and the great recession, along with multiple hurricanes and an. A fort lauderdale landmark, the maikai restaurant offers great food and authentic polynesian entertainment. The maikai updates bar menu, adds classic lost cocktail a new cocktail menu made its debut in may 2018 in the molokai bar at the maikai, marking first update to the classic tropical drink lineup since 2014. At fort lauderdales maikai, its always tiki time the. Built in 1956 and later expanded, the mai kai still lures crowds eager to embrace the tiki culture popularized after world. Old florida book shop fort lauderdale 2020 all you. History and mystery of the iconic tiki restaurant at. In 1956, a few brash young men created the maikai restaurant and bar in fort lauderdale, florida, by poaching key staff from don the beachcomber, a polynesianthemed chicago. Mai kai restaurant in fort lauderdale fl has polynesian. The cocktail menu remains virtually unchanged since its opening in 1956 and most of the.
Incredible decor, unrivaled dinner entertainment and. Tiki revival, the history of tiki and sessions on how to create your own tiki carvings. The maikai in fort lauderdale is widely recognized as having perhaps the best authentic tropical drinks in the world. Postcard fl ft lauderdale mai kai restaurant tiki bar exterior artist sketch aa1 see pictures for condition and details, use the zoom and please ask questions i take high quality photos and scans of my items. The most convenient way to get 2for1 and up to 50% off discounts and coupons. The maikai contains many genuine polynesian artifacts, some that are over 100 years old.
We brought my wifes parents and my sevenyearold son this time, since we saw how family. In my opinion its a tourist trap way past its prime and id skip it. Mar 07, 2020 in 1956, a few brash young men created the mai kai restaurant and bar in fort lauderdale, florida, by poaching key staff from don the beachcomber, a polynesianthemed chicago restaurant. Mai kai, fort lauderdale, fl restaurant tiki central. History and mystery of the iconic tiki restaurant by. Another part of the collection was donated to the fort lauderdale art museum. As such, people were surprised when, in 1956, brothers bob and jack thornton took out a hefty loan to bring south seas flair to south florida in the form of the maikai restaurant.
Discover fun facts and the rich history about the maikai our story, its founders. Jims mai kai cocktail guide is a deep dive into the history and flavors of every drink on the menu. Fort lauderdale collectible florida postcards for sale ebay. A throwback oasis on busy federal highway in fort lauderdale, the polynesianthemed restaurant is definitely part of the modern world. Uss jason dunham naval air station fort lauderdale museum. A historic restaurant in florida, maikai restaurant is.
Yesterday, critiki, a site that is part travel guide and part historic archive of polynesian pop culture hotspots around the world, named maikai restaurant and polynesian show in fort. Federal hwy fort lauderdale, fl 33308 view map 9545633272 cost. History and mystery of the iconic tiki restaurant is not a history book to keep on the nightstand to knock you out on sleepless nights. Discover hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in fort lauderdale, florida from mai kai restaurant to leslie nielsens gravesite. History and mystery of the iconic tiki restaurant the definitive book on the historic fort lauderdale tiki temple by tim swanky. Cool and unusual things to do in fort lauderdale atlas obscura. The mai kai restaurant and polynesian dinner show is one of the most popular attractions in fort lauderdale, fl. View all restaurants near old florida book shop on tripadvisor. Much of the original collection of polynesian artifacts was donated to the thortons alma mater, stanford university, in the 1970s.
The mai kai became the playground of celebrities and playboys, and the beautiful women working there used it as a jumpingoff point for adventure and fame. Maikai restaurant and polynesian show in fort lauderdale. Maikai restaurant and polynesian show fort lauderdale. The menu includes desserts, main menu, and vegetarian menu. Mai kai in fort lauderdale, fl is now an historic landmark.
In 1956, a few brash young men created the mai kai restaurant and bar in fort lauderdale, florida, by poaching key staff from don the beachcomber, a polynesianthemed chicago restaurant. See full description, what to wear suggestions, photos, reader comments and more. Mai kai hawaiian show dinner fort lauderdale hotels. Tropical cocktails the demerara dry float posted on august 8, 2006 by swanky thanks to traitor vic bringing me a bottle of maraschino liqueur, i have a new batch of drinks to try from beachbun berrys books. Our maikai trading post and gift shop will give you a chance to bring home your favorite memories of the maikai. By gary mckechnie if you dont know about the mai kai polynesian dinner show on fort lauderdales federal highway u. Thrivent financial for lutherans, a nonprofit financial. Review of maikai 33308 restaurant 3599 n federal hwy. Check out a compilation of images from the whirlwind tiki weekend in fort lauderdale. On saturday the 17th we will welcome everyone to a history presentation in the mai kai and a book signing in the molokai bar afterwards. New book recounts boozy history and allure of fort lauderdales famed maikai restaurant. Maikai restaurant and polynesian show in fort lauderdale, fl.
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