In 1995, Charles Herlitz and Ken Witkowski opened Foundation Bar, 2718 N. Bremen St., as a skateboard-themed bar. A few weeks later, their friend, Don Nelson – who was a skateboarder as well as a ...

Tiki bars, despite their purported Polynesian roots, are as California as the Gold Rush and boogie boards. Stepping inside one is being part of Golden State history. After Trader Vic’s opened its ...

Fall isn’t usually a time for Hawaiian shirts and tropical drinks, but L.A.’s latest immersive club experience dedicated to tiki culture reminds us that if it’s done right, it’s a lifestyle that can ...

Owners Nate Yungvanitsait and his wife, Melissa, opened Shipwrecked Tiki Bar in August 2022. The pirate-themed tiki bar with a menu full of tropical cocktails is filled with intricate decor, which ...

Robert H. H. Hugman is the father of San Antonio’s River Walk. The architect first designed a plan to beautify and fortify the flood-prone city in the late ‘20s, and oversaw its eventual construction ...

Easy Sailor opens in Rochester as Tiki Week nears; we explore tiki culture, fandom, and debate. tiki-themed Easy Sailor recently opened in Rochester, with tropical vibes and tiki cocktails. Later this ...