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Nu Bamboo Lounge, Kissimmee, FL (bar) |
tripaway2day
Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2008
Posts: 3 |  Posted: 2008-08-14 07:53 am
Name:Nu Bamboo Lounge
Type:bar
Street:4900 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy
City:Kissimmee
State:FL
Zip:34746
country:USA
Phone:407-397-9223
Status:operational
Description:
Replacing the original Big Bamboo Lounge across the street, the Nu Bamboo seeks to recreate the patron-owned atmosphere from the original \"Boo\" (which was destroyed by Hurricane Charley in 2004).
The bamboo walls of the Nu Bamboo are adorned with nametags and memorabilia from it's many hospitality industry patrons. The music is big band or Jimmy Buffet. The coasters are toilet paper. Cash only.
Relive the laid back tiki vibe at the Nu Bamboo!
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tripaway2day
Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2008
Posts: 3 | Posted: 2008-08-14 11:38 am
While the place has been open for about two weeks now, the owner is on his way to Tallahassee to secure the liquor license. When he returns they will start serving the "Big Bamboo" drink from the original recipee - you know - rum, rum, rum, and stuff. Yummy!
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Pomaika i
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 24, 2003
Posts: 202
From: Orlando, FL
| Posted: 2008-10-19 05:46 am
The hubby and I were regulars at the Big Bamboo and were happy to find the Nu Bamboo last night. The bar definitely captures the atmosphere of the old Boo and it was great to see some old faces.
There are a few tiki items around the bar (pics from metromix on the link below).
http://orlando.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/lounge/nu-bamboo-lounge-kissimmee-old-town/536166/content
We'll definitely be back. I can't wait until the liquor license is approved and I can have another Big Bamboo.
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bigbrotiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 7827
From: Tiki Island, above the Silverlake
| Posted: 2008-10-19 08:52 am
I bet the original Barney West Tiki the original used to have is long gone. There is another important icon in Kissimmee it seems:
" Flying car N102D (1960) is yellow and green.[3] It was the last Aerocar built and is the only one still flying. It is owned by Ed Sweeney and is often on display at the Kissimmee Air Museum located at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport in Kissimmee, Florida."
This is the car that Bob Cummings used to fly around in with Esquivel in the Las Vegas desert. There is a photo of Bob in Tiki Modern on page 159. Besides his "Love That Bob" TV show, also check out "My Living Doll" on U-Tube, a must for cad culture lovers. 
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tripaway2day
Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2008
Posts: 3 | Posted: 2009-05-13 2:41 pm
The now have their liquor license and are serving the world famous "Big Bamboo" drink. New items have been added to the decor...this place is really coming along.
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Kahiki-Dude
Member
Joined: May 08, 2005
Posts: 8
From: The Tiki Mountains
| Posted: 2009-06-15 12:31 pm
Man I miss the "Boo". I left Orlando after Hurricane Charley, and the other 2 storms right after destroyed my house as well. "Boo" Bartender John Kerr had several Big Bamboo parties at various patron's homes after the place was destroyed. I am glad to see there is a reincarnation of the most famous bar in Central Florida.
Do they have Milwaukee's Best on tap like the original???
[ This Message was edited by: Kahiki-Dude 2009-06-15 12:32 ]
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AceExplorer
Member
Joined: Apr 03, 2008
Posts: 10
From: Jacksonville, Florida
| Posted: 2010-02-12 10:54 am
The Nu Bamboo has been relocated in January 2010, and I'm wondering if anyone has gone yet? I live north of Orlando and haven't had the time (or willing passengers with me) to go check it out. I'm wondering if the new Nu Bamboo is better than the old Nu Bamboo. (I know that sentence makes perfect sense cuz I'm drinking a rum drink...)
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