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Don The Beachcomber Day 1 - March 16th!!! |
tikiyaki
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Joined: May 18, 2004
Posts: 2677
From: The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA
|  Posted: 2009-03-12 10:00 am Permalink
This from an email blast from Don The Beachcomber
KONA Restaurant becomes Don the Beachcomber this Monday, March 16!
To our friends and neighbors,
We are about to open the first Don the Beachcomber on the mainland in almost 30 years. What an exciting time this is. For this historic restaurant to get a new lease on life and with such an iconic name as Don the Beachcomber is nothing short of incredible! While the KONA name was short lived the history of Sam's Seafood began way back in 1922 as a huge roadside seafood restaurant complete with their own fishing fleet. Sam's was remodeled into the Polynesian themed restaurant that we know today after a fire in 1959, over 30 years AFTER the first Don the Beachcomber restaurant had opened.
Stop by this weekend as we say farewell to KONA and say Aloha to Don the Beachcomber as you relax and sip an authentic Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai (the original recipe from the 30's). We are beginning the changeover as you read this. Our new signs are scheduled to be installed this Sunday with new menu's begining Monday. We're excited to introduce Don the Beachcomber to all of our friends and neighbors and we can't wait another day! We will be open 7 days a week!
Mahalo,
Susan & Chuck Purrington
Art & Delia Snyder
St. Patrick's Day at a Hawaiian Restaurant?
St Patty's Day Beachcomber Style!
There's plenty of Irish around here! Our owners and managers to start. Wanna celebrate with us at Don the Beachcomber's first annual St. Patricks Day? This place knows how to party!
Take a shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey and any Draft Beer $5.00!
Guiness Pub Draft and Harp $3.00!
Corned Beef, Cabbage and Potatoes $2.95!
1/2 off Mai Tai's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And don't forget it's HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY LONG!
This Friday dine with us and be entertained by the award winning Tupua.
The soothing, relaxing sounds and beautiful Tupua Hula Dancer will take you back to the Islands. Join us for a great dinner and enjoy the complimentary entertainment!
Don the Beachcomber makes it's official return to Surf City USA this Monday, March 16, 2009!
The innovator of the Tiki/Polynesian theme restaurant has made the return to the Mainland from an almost 30 year absence! Join us this Monday and Tuesday as we celebrate this triumphant return!
OUR KONA SPECIALS WILL CONTINUE THIS WEEKEND!
Sunset Dinners: Choose from 6 great dinners. Your choice $10.95
Dinner for 2, $39.95: Appetizer for 2, soup or salad, entree AND Dessert for 2.
Happy Hour: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday ALL DAY, Thursday - Saturday 4pm to 7pm.
Sunday Luau Brunch Buffet - Live Polynesian entertainment by Tupua, free flowing Champagne and a huge buffet! $26.95 adults kids 3-10 $4.95 Make your Easter Brunch reservations now!
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Mongoloid
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Joined: Apr 25, 2008
Posts: 555
From: Long Beach
| Posted: 2009-03-12 10:11 am Permalink
What a great new chapter we are about to embark on!
Mahalo Sams!
Mahalo Kona!
Aloha Don!
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King Bushwich the 33rd
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Joined: Jan 10, 2005
Posts: 935
From: Ling Cod Beach, CA 90803
| Posted: 2009-03-12 10:43 am Permalink
New location already mentioned in Wikipedia
Wikipedia: Don the Beachcomber
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Dartin Menny
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Joined: Aug 29, 2008
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From: Garbage Grove, CA
| Posted: 2009-03-12 11:02 am Permalink
Cool.
Hope to be there next week...
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arriano
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Posts: 1124
From: Birdland - San Diego
| Posted: 2009-03-12 11:14 am Permalink
I hope the owners promote the hell out of this place. The return of Don the Beachcomber, the tiki bar that started it all, should be big news. Call the LA Times, LA/OC Weekly, Orange County Register, etc. etc.
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tikiyaki
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Joined: May 18, 2004
Posts: 2677
From: The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA
| Posted: 2009-03-12 11:29 am Permalink
I'm pretty sure they're on it Arriano. This IS big news, and we all should be stoked about it. The big promo blitz will start later on in a few months, from what I can ascertain. Right now is a transition period from Kona to Don's.
Good news is the drink menu and decor are taking big steps up.
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ron-tiki
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Joined: Feb 24, 2007
Posts: 337
From: los angeles
| Posted: 2009-03-12 1:19 pm Permalink
i hope they have a bunch of new mugs!!!
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pappythesailor
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Joined: Jul 07, 2005
Posts: 1563
From: Mass.
| Posted: 2009-03-12 1:40 pm Permalink
That's awesome. I can't wait to meet Don.
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Haole'akamai
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Joined: Jul 07, 2005
Posts: 2269
From: The Polynesian Port of NOLA
| Posted: 2009-03-12 5:09 pm Permalink
Wishing you a big time opening from up north!
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Kiki von Tiki
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Joined: Mar 01, 2008
Posts: 757
From: Irvine, CA
| Posted: 2009-03-12 6:29 pm Permalink
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On 2009-03-12 11:29, tikiyaki wrote:
The big promo blitz will start later on in a few months, from what I can ascertain. Right now is a transition period from Kona to Don's.
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So there will probably be a humongous grand opening party sometime in the near future? I hope!
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bigtikidude
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Joined: Aug 10, 2004
Posts: 8262
From: Anaheim,Ca.
| Posted: 2009-03-12 8:54 pm Permalink
yeah Tikiyaki for the grand opening,
what the hell, get Martini kings, Smokin Menehunes, Hula Girls, Exotiki,
and King Kuklele and the friki tikis and well have a Lavapalooza.
as for this Monday.
I'm there.
who's in?
Jeff(bigtikidude)
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HB TIKI
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Joined: Dec 12, 2008
Posts: 645 | Posted: 2009-03-14 6:03 pm Permalink
New picture of Don The Beachcomber sign
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bigtikidude
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Joined: Aug 10, 2004
Posts: 8262
From: Anaheim,Ca.
| Posted: 2009-03-14 7:17 pm Permalink
wow!!!
Where good Rum is immortalized and drinking is an art.
thats sounds mighty fine to me.
who's in for Monday.
I will be there at 3 or so,
testing out the new drinks.
if people show up at 6 or 7.
I should be under the table or on the floor.
how's that for art?
Jeff(bigtikidude)
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TikiGeeki
Grand Member (3 years) 
Joined: Nov 17, 2008
Posts: 143
From: Chino Hills, CA
| Posted: 2009-03-14 10:14 pm Permalink
I'm both excited and a little scared. I hope it lives up to expectations. It'll come down to the drinks... and its not like there are tons of tiki proficient bartenders out there with a passion for the art. *crosses fingers*
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tikiyaki
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Posts: 2677
From: The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA
| Posted: 2009-03-14 10:33 pm Permalink
We previewed a few of the drinks...see here...
http://www.tikiroom.com/tikicentral/bb/viewtopic.php?topic=31530&forum=2&3
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