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Tuesdays at Smuggler's Cove |
Humuhumu
Grand Member (5 years) 
Joined: Aug 22, 2002
Posts: 3536
From: San Francisco
|  Posted: 2010-01-26 1:56 pm Permalink
Ready to get your Snuggle... er, Smuggle on? Every Tuesday, any time from 5pm 'til close, is when us locals are getting together at Smuggler's Cove in San Francisco. You know the drill: if you can make it on a Tuesday, give a heads up to the masses on this thread. No worries if you think you're the only one, there are always friendly faces at Smuggler's Cove.
Smuggler's Cove
650 Gough St. (at McAllister)
http://smugglerscovesf.com
(I know it's late notice for this week, but I'll be there tonight!)
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leleliz
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Joined: Sep 02, 2008
Posts: 1981
From: NorCal
| Posted: 2010-01-29 2:55 pm Permalink
I have been reading the reviews on Yelp! for the Cove this afternoon.
Really interesting to see non-Tiki and non-Tiki Central folks take on the bar. Seems like they are pretty mixed between low and high marks.
I understand a new bar has plenty of growing pains but I would like to be able to go and make my own review so I figure I might as well make the trek out to check it out some Tuesday soon.
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JOHN-O
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Joined: May 16, 2008
Posts: 2488
From: Dogtown, USA
| Posted: 2010-01-30 8:11 pm Permalink
Hmm….. Some people are calling it a pirate bar and some people are calling it a Tiki bar.
What does Tiki Central think?
Do the classic Tiki-style purists here appreciate pirates (and Daiquiris and Mojitos) inside the Tiki bar?
Remember both the Enchanted Tiki Room and Pirates of the Caribbean managed to co-exist in Adventureland. 
The Jungle Cruise as well but I don't think there's any Jungle-style iconography in Smugglers's Cove. (Hey, there's an idea !!)
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Hakalugi
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Joined: Aug 10, 2004
Posts: 2816
From: Redondo Beach, CA
| Posted: 2010-01-30 8:25 pm Permalink
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On 2010-01-30 20:11, JOHN-O wrote:
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Remember both the Enchanted Tiki Room and Pirates of the Caribbean managed to co-exist in Adventureland.
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Technically, Pirates of the Caribbean is in New Orleans Square. And why the past tense? Are they no longer co-existing? Did the Pirates finally raid the Tiki Room and steal all the parrots.
Oh and considering that parrots are maybe the only thing in common with the Tiki Room and Pirates of the Caribbean, are there even any parrots to be found at Smuggler's Cove? For some reason I hope not.
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Humuhumu
Grand Member (5 years)
Joined: Aug 22, 2002
Posts: 3536
From: San Francisco
| Posted: 2010-02-02 3:51 pm Permalink
Smuggler's Cove isn't piratey, but it is definitely on the nautical end of tiki. With Pirates of the Caribbean being such a big deal not that long ago, it's just what the general public is likely to see right off the bat when they see dim lights and rigging. There are no pirates, and no parrots. Not that anyone's getting their long john silvers in a bunch over it.
Oh, why, hello there, Tuesday! Why yes, yes I would love to join you in a frosty cocktail tonight. Don't mind if I do.
I always liked you, Tuesday.
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martiki
Official Mixologist
Joined: Mar 29, 2002
Posts: 3056
From: http://www.smugglerscovesf.com
| Posted: 2010-02-02 4:48 pm Permalink
Come on down!
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rugbymatt
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Joined: Jun 03, 2005
Posts: 1201
From: Sacramento
| Posted: 2010-02-02 7:05 pm Permalink
Sooo, then I need to plan my summer trip out there to include a Tuesday night yeah? Can I work the door again?
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Haole'akamai
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Joined: Jul 07, 2005
Posts: 2269
From: The Polynesian Port of NOLA
| Posted: 2010-02-02 7:31 pm Permalink
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On 2010-02-02 19:05, rugbymatt wrote:
Sooo, then I need to plan my summer trip out there to include a Tuesday night yeah? Can I work the door again?
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I loved those times when you worked the door!
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Chief Bartender
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 04, 2006
Posts: 128
From: Sacramento, CA
| Posted: 2010-02-03 07:55 am Permalink
I like to describe SC as a bar designed by the guys who make Pirates of the Caribbean. It gets the point across easily to non-Tiki folk. And I don't care if the tipsy level of SC is low, the atmosphere and drinks are both top-notch.
And Tuesdays are great. Now I have to start getting all the Wednesday Bay Area hearings...
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teaKEY
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Nov 09, 2004
Posts: 3663
From: The thumb !
| Posted: 2010-02-03 11:15 am Permalink
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On 2010-02-02 15:51, Humuhumu wrote:
With Pirates of the Caribbean being such a big deal not that long ago.
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I heard that there is going to be another Pirates of the Caribbean coming out. I thought three movies and then its over.
Ok, back to the nautical and not pirate yet totally tiki bar, The S. Cove.
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leleliz
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Joined: Sep 02, 2008
Posts: 1981
From: NorCal
| Posted: 2010-02-08 10:30 am Permalink
SO I am excited...VanTiki is in town and will be at the Cove on Wednesday . Even though its not TC night if any of you could make the trip that day to see him or even come over from Forbidden Island I am sure he would love to meet more of you all.
Personally I am excited to see the Cove myself. And being that I work in the city and am off at 4 I will actually be able to get in when they open.
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monet2u
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Nov 09, 2006
Posts: 115
From: SF, CA
| Posted: 2010-02-09 09:31 am Permalink
yay, Tuesdays it is. I'll stop by tonight after dinner drinks at Magnolia Brew Pub (it is SF beer week after all). Hope to see some folks later!
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martiki
Official Mixologist
Joined: Mar 29, 2002
Posts: 3056
From: http://www.smugglerscovesf.com
| Posted: 2010-02-09 5:30 pm Permalink
TONIGHT!
Added bonus: The first person to come up to me, shake my hand, and say "Chi Chi Pache!" with even a modicum of enthusiasm will get two great Dress Circle seats to the Wednesday Feb, 10th performance of the San Francisco Ballet. We're keepin' it Klassy at the Kove!
Mahalo!
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monet2u
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Nov 09, 2006
Posts: 115
From: SF, CA
| Posted: 2010-02-10 10:33 am Permalink
There were some of us there! too bad I didn't see the secret handshake until now tho. damn
Ron got to #140
Jen got to #62
and I (Jackie) got to #15 (working towards voyager level)
good night, I'd say.
See you next Tuesday!
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leleliz
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Sep 02, 2008
Posts: 1981
From: NorCal
| Posted: 2010-02-10 10:37 am Permalink
Screw Tuesdays..I will be meeting VanTiki and his wife at the Cove tonight.
Regardless of it not being TC night I am looking forward to seeing the place and sampling some tasty beverages.
I am tired of reading all of you guys blah, blah, blah about the place its time I saw it for myself!
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