Chicken of the Gods, vintage American-Chinese recipe from Bali Ha Restaurant, Shelter Island, San Diego.
Restaurants
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.
Tiki Makes a Great Gift!
Pre-order a copy of Ninety Years of Classic San Diego Tiki as a gift. It makes a great addition to any tikiphile’s collection!
24 Days ’til Tiki – Bradley’s 5 & 10, Horton Plaza
A 1957 photo showing Bradley’s 5 & 10 in Horton Plaza, San Diego. They served 150 brands of imported rum and many exotic tiki cocktails in their day…
25 Days ’til Tiki – Behind the Scenes: Sanborn Fire Maps
25 | Behind the Scenes: Sanborn Fire Maps How do you check up on old addresses and buildings when researching? Cross-referencing newspaper articles and city directory listings with Sanborn […]
26 Days ’til Tiki – The Island Cafe, Coronado
The Island Cafe was Coronado’s first pre-tiki, Hawaiian-themed restaurant and bar, operarted by John Douglas Jacks and family.