Bars
From the Archives: San Diego’s Neon Alley and Sailors’ Row
Along the downtown streets of San Diego during and after WWII, there were dozens of restaurants, clubs, bars, tattoo parlors — all vying for the enlisted man’s paycheck. A high […]
From the Archives: The South Seas Cafe, San Diego
In Remembrance: Classic San Diego Restaurant Closures in 2020
With sadness, we remember some of the classic San Diego establishments that have shuttered in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants come and go, but when a family favorite closes up, it’s almost like losing a loved one…
Classic San Diego Tiki: The Aloha Cafe, part 1
Classic San Diego Tiki – The Aloha Cafe (1928-2011)
In Remembrance: Classic San Diego Restaurant Closures in 2019
With sadness and a bit of forlorn nostalgia, we remember some of the classic San Diego establishments that shuttered in 2019.
Red Fox Room Steakhouse Update
The iconic and landmark Red Fox Room opened Saturday, 17 Oct 1959 and has been the well-loved home of stiff martinis, juicy steaks, shrimp cocktails and classic piano bar karaoke […]
7 Days ’Til Tiki – Inside the Desert Oasis Room
“Ninety Years of Classic San Diego Tiki” – the book – featured on “Inside the Desert Oasis Room” podcast with Martin Cate and Martin S. Lindsay.
12 Days ’Til Tiki – New Kickstarter Video!
12 | The Kickstarter Video We just posted a brand-new video to our Kickstarter Project Page. Take a look here, pledge to the project, and share with your friends! Thank […]
13 Days ’til Tiki – “Tiki Mugs of San Diego” Limited Edition Collector’s Poster
New backer reward, a limited edition collector’s poster available for $40, or together with the book Ninety Years of Classic San Diego Tiki for $75.