Bars
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.
Last-Minute Tiki Gift Ideas
How about putting a little history under the tree? Back my kickstarter by pre-ordering a copy of Ninety Years of Classic San Diego Tiki for your favorite Polynesiac today!
19 Days ’Til Tiki – Shake It Up!
Local San Diego tiki author Martin S. Lindsay shakes it up at The Headhunter, with Miss Tiki Oasis 2017, Di’ Lovely.