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Monday, November 23, 2009

TIki Fans Rejoice! Smuggler’s Cove opens December 8th 2009. Destined to be a new tiki meca!

December 8th will be a great day for tiki fans everywhere.


The long awaited Smuggler's Cove a rum bar, will be open for business in San Francisco, CA.






OPENING: Opens to the public Tuesday, December 8th at 6 p.m.






Could this be "the greatest tiki bar on earth."

Martin Cate is the founder of this new temple of tiki. "Shoeless: Martin Cate was manager and co-owner at the legendary Forbidden Island before starting this new tiki lounge. Cate is a premier expert in the realm of rum and tiki, one of the best in the country, this guy is a walking tiki legend. He announced this back in June, and is right on track. Martin Cate has really hyped this up.

Smugglers Cove will be located in the Old Jade Bar area.

Legend has it they will serve more than 80 different grogs alone! they will also feature more than 200 rums!!!! They will also feature a exclusive top notch custom house rum from St. George Spirits that's called Eurydice. And of course a long list of classic tiki cocktail drinks.




Craig Lee/The Chronicle, 2008 Martin Cate




FULL PRESS RELEASE:




SMUGGLER’S COVE COMING FALL 2009 TO SAN FRANCISCO



SAN FRANCISCO, CA- This fall, San Francisco will become home to Smuggler’s Cove, a new bar designed to celebrate the incredible diversity and versatility of the world’s most exciting spirit: Rum. Smuggler’s Cove offers a whole new approach to rum by featuring a vast array of traditional Caribbean drinks, classic libations of Prohibition-Era Havana, and famous exotic cocktails from legendary tiki bars- all under one roof. In addition, Smuggler’s Cove will offer an unparalleled selection of rare and premium rums from around the world carefully selected for enjoying on their own or skillfully blended into cocktails. For over a decade, owner and creator Martin Cate has been passionate about rum & tropical cocktails. He was the co-creator, designer and chief mixologist for Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge in Alameda, CA. He has judged in international rum competitions, met with over a dozen rum distillers in five countries, and lectured at Bourbon and Branch’s Beverage Academy, Tales of the Cocktail, and Tiki Oasis. “I am very excited to help showcase this wonderfully varied spirit both on its own and in delicious cocktails. A great rum drink can be simple and elegant, or complex and dynamic, but it must always be balanced, approachable, and just a pleasure to drink,” says Martin Cate. “Too often, people associate rum with syrupy and artificial drinks and we’re here to change that.” Martin has traveled the world to learn the rich history and explore the traditional spices and regional ingredients of the world’s rum producing countries in order to feature them in the cocktails of Smuggler’s Cove. As an award-winning mixologist and member of the United States Bartenders Guild for the last four years, Martin is committed to using only the best quality spirits, fresh-squeezed juices, and housemade ingredients. But while Martin is serious about the drinks, he knows that people are looking for a memorable and fun experience as well. “Smuggler’s Cove will be more than just a tiki bar, but it will feature the kind of dramatic, mysterious, and escapist atmosphere that makes a tiki bar so special- and makes rum taste better!”Smuggler’s Cove will include waterfalls, vintage nautical décor and rum memorabilia, and relics from some of San Francisco’s most famous historic watering holes. Smuggler’s Cove will open November 2009 in San Francisco, CA.



For more information, please visit http://www.smugglerscovesf.com/ and sign up on our mailing list to get all the latest news.
Contact Martin Cate at info@smugglerscovesf.com or 415-999-7929





ALOHA!


TAGS: tiki bars, new tiki bar, tiki culture, tiki openings, california bars,

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

FORBIDDEN ISLAND'S TIKI LOUNGE ANNUAL LUAU! May 17th. California


Can't afford that Hawaiian vacation this year?
No problem, we'll bring the Islands to you!

WELCOME TO ALAMEDA...
"OAKLAND'S OWN HAWAII"!
Get a taste of the Islands (Oahu, Maui, Kauai, & Alameda!) at
FORBIDDEN ISLAND'S ANNUAL LUAU
SUNDAY MAY 17!

Outdoor entertainment!
Indoor entertainment!
Real Hawaiian Food! Exotic Cocktails! Festive Music!
Hula gals! Fire dancing!
Everything but the poor pig - but he's invited, too!

Start time: 2PM
Mai Tais served in Nacho's legendary Ku Bar on the patio
and specially priced FI menu at bar

Food: 3pm
Hawaiian plate lunch from Hawaiian Drive-In of Alameda
http://kamaainagrill.com/index.htm
Served with a side of Aloha Fried Rice and Mac Salad
Choice of:
Kalua Pork and Cabbage
Lava Chicken
Mixed vegetables and Tofu

Entertainment: 3pm to 9:30

Outdoors:
Hula Dancing by the Holy Names University Asian Pacific Islanders Club:
3 - 5pm every hour on the hour
Hawaiian Uke & Steel Magic from Thurston Lavatube & Kanaka Jones of the
Maikai Gents http://www.mkgents.com/
- 3:30-6:30 every half hour

Indoors:
DJ Fitz http://www.firetiki.com/
- 4-8pm (between live acts)
Thurston Lavatube & Kanaka Jones of the Maikai Gents: 6-6:30
Surf music by The Deadlies http://www.myspace.com/thedeadlysurfinatics
- 7 - 8pm
Fire dancing by Fire Pixie http://www.firepixie.com/
8:30-9PM

FINALE: The Deadlies 9PM - 9:30

It's not "Tora! Tora! Tora!"
It's TIKI! TIKI! TIKI!
ALOHA, HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!


Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge
http://www.forbiddenislandalameda.com
1304 Lincoln Ave
Alameda
Ca 94501
510.749.0332

Posted from Tikievents

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Tiki Tom’s a New Tiki Restaurant Opens! Oakland, ca

Tiki Tom’s a New
Tiki Restaurant Opens!
In Oakland, Ca.

From their Website:
Great food and amazing entertainment: that is what
Tiki Tom's Catering and Charter Co. is all about.
We can plan and make happen that special event that your guests will never forget. From delicious hawaiian food to live music, professional polinesian dancers and boat cruises, we offer options for all kinds of gatherings, big or small.

"NOW OPEN - TIKI TOM'S On the Oakland
water front with his private dock with daily boat trips - 7 days a week -
boat rate is a flat rate of $400 per hour- includes drinks and food
up to 20 quests Banquit room Lounge and Large dinning room."

300 29th Ave Oakland, ca 94601


Restaurant: 510-532-9202