During Covid I bought a copy of Smuggler's Cove and discovered Tiki. Up until then, I thought it was just some tacky aesthetic mixed with fruity drinks, but Martin Cate completely changed my mind. I ultimately traveled to Munktiki and chatted with Paul Nielsen.
I wrote an essay about the experience: https://www.chrisbeaty.com/p/tiki-bars?r=23oqgc
I wrote an essay about the experience: https://www.chrisbeaty.com/p/tiki-bars?r=23oqgc
