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Hula's Modern TIki, PHOENIX, (restaurant) |
Citibeach
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Jun 10, 2004
Posts: 21 |  Posted: 2009-01-08 10:43 am Permalink
Name:Hula's Modern Tiki PHOENIX
Type:restaurant
Street:4700 Central Ave
City:Phoenix
State:az
Zip:85013
country:USA
Phone:
Status:operational
Description:
Hula's is braving the economic downturn and setting up shop in Central Phoenix. We have found a fantastic location, a building built in the early 60's thats is just screaming "make me tikii!!!). The space was originally a Heap's Big Beef, I need to research it a bit more but I think it was a burger place.We are going to be expanding the space off the north side of the building, adding a dining area which will create an "L" shaped building, creating an outdoor patio space that will have a large fire pit at the center of the patio. I will be updating this page with photos showing the progress of the space. These first photos are of the space in its current condition. RIght now we are working on the architectural plans so we can submit and go through the permitting process. Lookiing to start the buildout in 6 to 8 weeks and be open by June. That is the plan anyway. We will see.
If anyone wants to submit ideas to me directly, or if you are a supplier of tiki, email me at citibeach44@yahoo.com One thing I am looking for are lit glass floats that Jim used to make. I cannot talk him into making them anymore, so looking for a new source. OK, let the ride begin!!!
Chris Delaney
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tikiyaki
Grand Member (5 years) 
Joined: May 18, 2004
Posts: 2677
From: The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA
| Posted: 2009-01-08 11:56 am Permalink
Wow...so many possibilities. That building DOES scream "Make Me Tiki" for sure.
I say keep that post and beam interior, it looks amazing.
Good Luck with this. Build an area for live entertainment and the Tikiyaki Orchestra will drive out to play the opening  !!!
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RevBambooBen
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Nov 12, 2002
Posts: 7198
From: Huntikington Beach
| Posted: 2009-01-09 08:57 am Permalink
That canvas is a dream come true!
Oceanic Arts now has fish float lights again.
...and if you need any help with the buildout,
bambooben@aol.com 
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Citibeach
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Jun 10, 2004
Posts: 21 | Posted: 2009-01-12 9:00 pm Permalink
Got your message Bamboo Ben,
I will get in touch with you when we have permits in hand. Should be 6 to 8 weeks. Hopefully sooner. Just working on the architectural drawings now.
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tikitony
Grand Member (6 years) 
Joined: Aug 18, 2002
Posts: 854
From: Ventura, CA
| Posted: 2009-01-12 9:24 pm Permalink
Just got the call... I'll be carving the LARGE Tikis!!! Can't wait to work on this one!
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kirby
Grand Member (7 years) 
Joined: May 04, 2005
Posts: 1599
From: SoCal
| Posted: 2009-01-13 08:26 am Permalink
it wouldnt be hulas without some tiki tony tikis.. right on..
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bigbrotiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 10566
From: Tiki Island, above the Silverlake
| Posted: 2009-01-13 08:59 am Permalink
Congrats Tony, bringing the beach to the desert! And get that Ben guy, he knows his sh#%! Keep us posted, friends.
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tikiyaki
Grand Member (5 years)
Joined: May 18, 2004
Posts: 2677
From: The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA
| Posted: 2009-01-13 08:59 am Permalink
Ben, Tiki Tony....Can't wait to see what this amazing structure becomes.
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Beachcomberjones
Member
Joined: Jan 14, 2009
Posts: 1
From: Oahu Living in Phoenix
| Posted: 2009-01-14 2:55 pm Permalink
So Awesome!! Finally a real aspiring Tiki joint in phoenix, good luck!! Bring phoenix back to its days of the kon tiki hotel, the islands, samoan village etc!!
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KuKu
Grand Member (first year) 
Joined: May 07, 2008
Posts: 436
From: Santa Cruz, CA. norcal
| Posted: 2009-01-15 08:04 am Permalink
Very cool & good luck! We just love our Hula's Island Grill here in Santa Cruz. Great drinks, atmosphere & decor, good food and all affordable plus a Tiki Farm collectible mug...
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Kila
Member
Joined: Mar 23, 2008
Posts: 8
From: Santa Cruz, NorCal
| Posted: 2009-01-19 2:01 pm Permalink
Aloha and best of luck from another Santa Cruz (and Monterey) Hula's fan!
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Unga Bunga
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 06, 2003
Posts: 5734
From: CaliTikifornia
| Posted: 2009-01-20 1:39 pm Permalink
A cool looking building.
Best of luck!
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tikitony
Grand Member (6 years)
Joined: Aug 18, 2002
Posts: 854
From: Ventura, CA
| Posted: 2009-02-09 10:10 pm Permalink
I've been enjoying my new wacom drawing tablet lately and decided to draw right over the photo of the outside to see what this place could look like if I was at the helm with unlimited budget. Hope the place is going well so far!
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Citibeach
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Jun 10, 2004
Posts: 21 | Posted: 2009-02-20 09:19 am Permalink
Hey Tony,
Love the drawing. We will be underplaying it a bit though, more like the Santa Cruz location. Cleaner lines, loungey, swanky, with the original part of the space being the tiki room and kitchen. What we are adding will be dining, restrooms and patio. The expansion will open through garage style doors, creating a dining space and patio dining that will join together. I have architectural drawings, but not attaching to this post for some reason. Need to change it to a jpg I guess. Will post it when I figure it out.
I will keep in touch. Chris
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Citibeach
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Jun 10, 2004
Posts: 21 | Posted: 2009-03-14 11:31 am Permalink
Here is the floor plan that we submitted to the city this week, along with all the other plans. Should start buildout in a few weeks, fingers crossed.
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