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New Luau in Beverly Hills? |
Ojaitimo
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Joined: Aug 04, 2006
Posts: 1283 |  Posted: 2009-01-06 11:07 am Permalink
Virani,
Are you talking about the bar stools in the original Luau postcard that was posted?
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On 2008-11-05 10:58, PiPhiRho wrote:
I met some friends at the Luau on Sunday night.
Mahalos to Bamboo Ben, Tiki Ray and Jeff Berry for their great contributions.
The bar is integrated right into the lobby. There are no tables there. In fact, there is only ONE CHAIR in the bar, over by the window. Clearly, this is not a bar that is intended for hanging out and drinking in the bar and other than that it is standing room only. This clearly is intended to be a restaurant and not a bar. If you go there you need to get a table and have some pupus with your drinks.
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paranoid123
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Joined: Dec 13, 2002
Posts: 374
From: New York City
| Posted: 2009-01-06 11:45 am Permalink
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On 2009-01-05 14:28, Ojaitimo wrote:
So does Beverly Hill's have a Tiki Bar again or what? I hear the bar doesn't have bar stools?
WTF Steve? You really don't want the Tiki Now Agency paying a visit do you?
Get some bar stools and maybe then you can call your self a real Tiki Bar.
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I walked by the Luau a couple of months ago, and walked straight into the bar and sat down. The receptionist came over and asked me if I had a reservation in that "you don't really belong here, do you?" tone. I said no, I just wanted a drink. She said the bar was more of a service bar I was welcome to sit at the table. She apologized and did say that it was a stupid rule. I said no problem, left and went to the Trader Vic's Lounge at the Hilton.
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CPRTiki
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Joined: Dec 11, 2008
Posts: 8 | Posted: 2009-01-07 5:52 pm Permalink
There ARE definitely some chairs, about 6-8, at the bar at the new Luau. But the bar is "just for people waiting to be seated" says the host. Yes it's stupid. But I recommend this place for dinner for sure. I forgot to mention this in my review in a previous post.
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Coco Joe
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Joined: Sep 27, 2008
Posts: 721
From: Los Angeles
| Posted: 2009-01-10 10:26 am Permalink
Does anyone have an image of their menu or knows all the drinks they have? I went opening night and they only had a few drinks on the menu at the time but stated there was a lot more to come.
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virani
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Joined: Sep 17, 2003
Posts: 1434
From: Volcanic area of France
| Posted: 2009-01-13 08:41 am Permalink
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On 2009-01-06 11:07, Ojaitimo wrote:
Virani,
Are you talking about the bar stools in the original Luau postcard that was posted?
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No, on the Jennifer Lopez picture. I can see bar stools in the back.
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Mongoloid
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Apr 25, 2008
Posts: 555
From: Long Beach
| Posted: 2009-01-16 07:18 am Permalink
Not sure if i agree with the order of ranking!
http://theguide.latimes.com/Elina-Shatkin/lists/172412/best-tiki-bars-in-l-a
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Hakalugi
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Joined: Aug 10, 2004
Posts: 2804
From: Redondo Beach, CA
| Posted: 2009-01-16 08:27 am Permalink
And I certainly don't agree with this comment:
"... the mark of a true tiki joint: drinks so sweet you don't notice how potent they are."
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barbiekemp
Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2005
Posts: 1
From: Miehana
| Posted: 2009-01-16 1:07 pm Permalink
Visiting the original Luau in the early 60's is what hooked me into TIKI to begin with. This place will have a LOT to live up to. Looking forward to the photos and a review from you guys before I waste gas and $ on the 20 mile drive.
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Hakalugi
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Joined: Aug 10, 2004
Posts: 2804
From: Redondo Beach, CA
| Posted: 2009-01-16 2:25 pm Permalink
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On 2009-01-16 13:07, barbiekemp wrote:
Visiting the original Luau in the early 60's is what hooked me into TIKI to begin with. This place will have a LOT to live up to. Looking forward to the photos and a review from you guys before I waste gas and $ on the 20 mile drive.
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barbiekemp, you're just now posting after signing up to TC over three years ago? What took you so long?
Anyway, there ARE photos and reviews from TC'rs. So far the drinks and food rate a good score. Just read through the previous pages for the details.
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Murph
Grand Member (4 years) 
Joined: Jul 11, 2006
Posts: 671
From: SoCal
| Posted: 2009-01-28 3:15 pm Permalink
Another review of the Luau:
Luau
Not to stellar... $85 for overcooked Lobster!
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Mongoloid
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Joined: Apr 25, 2008
Posts: 555
From: Long Beach
| Posted: 2009-01-29 11:21 am Permalink
Nothing to see here!!!! The article i was going to post is directly above! Oooops!
[ This Message was edited by: Mongoloid 2009-01-29 11:31 ]
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RevBambooBen
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Joined: Nov 12, 2002
Posts: 7197
From: Huntikington Beach
| Posted: 2009-02-10 09:56 am Permalink
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Coco Joe
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Joined: Sep 27, 2008
Posts: 721
From: Los Angeles
| Posted: 2009-02-10 1:04 pm Permalink
The top pic looks like Ben and the second one looks like Sven
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RevBambooBen
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Joined: Nov 12, 2002
Posts: 7197
From: Huntikington Beach
| Posted: 2009-02-12 8:14 pm Permalink
http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/news/Style_File_Loree_Rodkin
cocoJo-
DH is my hero!
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K-Billy
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Oct 31, 2006
Posts: 19
From: Long Beach
| Posted: 2009-02-12 8:24 pm Permalink
WOW I've gotta check this place out!!!!!!!!!!!
K-billy deejay exotica extraordinare
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