The Atomic Grog

09/03/2025

Jaded Dragon is a new Chinese tiki bar that opened in the UK just in time for the Lunar New Year in January.

The new bar on Whiteladies Road serves cocktails in funky tiki cups

09/03/2025

Breaking Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show news: One of the last major projects of the $20 million restoration is now complete. The elaborate water features in front of the building, which date back to the early days of the 68-year-old restaurant, are now completely refurbished and operational. In addition, a new deck has been added to the front of the Molokai Bar for guests to escape into a reimagined front tiki garden and take advantage of more great photo ops. Beware: Don't get too close or you might get wet!

07/03/2025

Save the date: There's another special Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show happy hour event coming next Wednesday, featuring our friends from SPIRIBAM, presented by the Florida Rum Society.

06/03/2025

NEW EVENT: Tropical Spirits Festival, from our friends at Miami Rum Festival

Sunday, March 9 - 11am to 4pm, Fort Lauderdale's historic Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

Admission includes dozens of cocktails and a variety of spirits to sample. Tickets and more info at https://tropicalspiritsfestival.com/

After-party at the Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show! Happy hour prices on special cocktails featuring Monymusk and Planteray Rum from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Bora Bora Bar.

06/03/2025

Have no fear, The Atomic Grog blog (and related websites) will be returning very soon. We're upgrading our hosting to better serve our 'ohana and provide the best online Tiki experience possible!

Okole maluna!

02/03/2025

Not a bad list at all ...

If you can't visit the South Pacific islands for a drink, the next best thing is a tiki bar near you. Here are some of the best in the United States.

02/03/2025

Step inside the spectacularly restored showroom, home of the Polynesian Islander R***e dinner show, and tour the refurbished tropical gardens at the Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show with creative director Typhoon Tommy. Originally shown Jan. 26 at the Inuhele weekender in Atlanta as part of the presentation "Paradise Reimagined: Deep inside the Mai-Kai restoration and revival."

Step inside the historic South Florida restaurant's spectacularly restored showroom, home of the Polynesian Islander R***e dinner show, and tour the refurbis...

01/03/2025

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28/02/2025

NEW VIDEO: Take an inside look at the reimagined driveway and porte-cochère at the Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show with creative director Typhoon Tommy Allsmiller. Originally shown Jan. 26 at the Inuhele weekender in Atlanta as part of the presentation "Paradise Reimagined: Deep inside the Mai-Kai restoration and revival." https://youtu.be/6OXmVPs927s

28/02/2025

This month at The Bunker in San Luis Obispo, Calif., you can find out what comes to mind for local fine artist and muralist Colleen Gnos when she presents Idolatry, a collection of her Tiki-inspired paintings.

When you hear "tiki," what comes to mind? Tropical drinks festooned with tiny paper umbrellas? Grass skirts and coconut bras? Exotica music? Ratan patio furniture?...

28/02/2025

The food and cocktails have an eclectic mix of Polynesian, Asian and Hispanic influences.

The restaurant in Dallas' flagship Half Price Books transforms into a dinnertime tiki bar, La Tiki Paisa. The concept comes from two Dallas chefs, a quiet...

25/02/2025

NEW at AtomicGrog.com: Bora Bora Bar menu just a taste things to come at the Mai-Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show. The new immersive outdoor space has both an updated look and menu. Coming soon: An extensive upgrade, plus more unique offerings as beverage director Cory Starr expands the bar program.

Check out the menu plus photos and the story of the evolution of the Bora Bora Bar. Also: Highlights of Starr's appearance on the Shift Drink Podcast. All this and more on our new blog post featuring Mai-Kai bar and cocktail news, reviews and exclusive insights at https://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2025/02/24/updates-mai-kai-bar-and-cocktail-news-reviews-and-exclusive-insights/

22/02/2025

A great way to celebrate the legend ...

21/02/2025

Adam Rains of The Golden Tiki gives Las Vegas Now the details on the bar's Don the Beachcomber birthday celebration, which runs all day Saturday.

Las Vegas(KLAS)-Adam Rains, Minister of Tiki at The Golden Tiki joined Las Vegas Now with the details on their ‘Don the Beachcomber’ celebration. This all day birthday celebration is ha…

20/02/2025

An inside look at the official release party for DEREKart's Cap'n Moai Pirate Tiki Mug at the Tiki Farm headquarters in San Clemente, Calif.

Join us at the official release party of Derek Yaniger's Cap'n Moai Pirate Tiki Mug at the World Famous Tiki Farm Headquarters in San Clemente, CA!Support ou...

16/02/2025

Spike just posted a great video filmed last year during The Hukilau after-party at Kaona Room ...

There aren’t many places that prioritize presentation quite like the Kaona Room—a hidden gem in Miami, Florida, that takes cocktail craftsmanship to a whole ...