With sadness and a bit of forlorn nostalgia, we remember some of the classic San Diego establishments that shuttered in 2019.
Restaurants
Recipe: Sim Sex Cocktail from George Joe’s Mah Jong Room
Eddie Dennison’s recipe for the Sim Sex cocktail from the Mah Jong Room, George Joe’s Chinese Village.
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 […]
24 Hours ’Til Tiki
Less than 24 hours to go! Our Kickstarter campaign for “Ninety Years of Classic San Diego Tiki” ends Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 1:08pm PST. Order now, and share with your friends!
3 Days ’Til Tiki – Vintage Recipes
Chicken of the Gods, vintage American-Chinese recipe from Bali Ha Restaurant, Shelter Island, San Diego.
In Remembrance: Classic San Diego Restaurant Closures in 2018
We remember some of the classic San Diego establishments that shuttered in 2018. Restaurants come and go, when a favorite closes, it’s like losing a friend.
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.