We only made it to the Kona Kai once while it was open, and we had no camera with us. I really regret not being able to photograph it in its heyday. It was a vastly scaled down version of the one time Kona Kai formerly of the Marriot in Philly. The Kona Kai Bamboo Grill featured water ponds, Japanese hibachi steak tables, a large glass case with artifacts from the original and from time to time, a Polynesian revue. Unfortunately, it also featured Karaoke. In the spring of 2006 we returned with a camera, but were only able to take photographs of the now passed on remains of the restaurant.

We've made two trips to the Palm Springs Area in the last two years. Here are several albums full of Desert Polynesia. Unfortunately, not a great deal remains of this once mighty Tiki nirvana. Two Galleries lurk within- comparisons between our 2003 and 2005 trips to the Caliente Tropics and the now defunct Tiki Spa.

So there we were, driving down a street in Winnipeg, sorely in need of Tiki- ANY Tiki, when what should we spy but an Oasis- perhaps a mirage? We had to go check it out! Not much too much Tiki, mainly a neighborhood Chinese joint, but a few Orchids lamps and mugs, and a sampling of cocktails. A welcome port!

This is the folder for our personal home bar, located in Maryland- a tribute to those Tiki Temples which have gone before. Here, you'll always find the most recent bar pix (It's an ever evolving process), and photos from events that have been held at our Lounge.