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The Bahooka is closing their doors March 10th |
MakeDaMug
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 28, 2002
Posts: 1182
From: behind a cluttered desk
|  Posted: 2013-02-15 12:00 pm Permalink
I just got off the phone with Suzanne Schneiders of the Bahooka and I'm sorry to say that our beloved Bahooka Restaurant is closing their doors. They do plan on keeping the name for a line of goods to be sold in supermarket settings. Well, sad news aside, Suzanne asked that I let you all know and that furthermore, they are selling off all of the many items throughout the establishment that aren't "glued to the walls". The Bahooka is located at 4501 N. Rosemead Blvd in Rosemead, CA and their tel is (626) 285-1241.
I think we all should collectively plan a night to visit the Bahooka to celebrate their significant history in this thing that we love called Tiki. If somebody would like to plan that out and start that thread, that'd be great!
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GROG
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Joined: Jun 21, 2006
Posts: 6666
From: Tujunga
| Posted: 2013-02-15 12:03 pm Permalink
NNNNNN NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooo!!!!
Say it isn't so!!
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Trader Tom
Grand Member (7 years) 
Joined: Jan 26, 2006
Posts: 802
From: Hillsboro, OR
| Posted: 2013-02-15 12:21 pm Permalink
Aaaaaaaaaargh! That SUCKS!
They were my closest neighborhood Tiki bar for many years. And now I'm up here in Portland, so I probably won't get to visit one last time.
Somebody grab me one of those red plastic parrots before they hit the dumpster.
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tikilongbeach
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Aug 05, 2011
Posts: 1186
From: Long Beach, CA via Dallas, TX
| Posted: 2013-02-15 12:30 pm Permalink
So sad, I'm going Saturday night.
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SandraDee
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 11, 2011
Posts: 900 | Posted: 2013-02-15 12:44 pm Permalink
Didn't The Hula Girls just film there for some show not too long ago?
I am in town next weekend and will be sure to stop in
Such a shame
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SBJiminyC
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Aug 30, 2012
Posts: 31 | Posted: 2013-02-15 12:53 pm Permalink
I've never been ...
How truly sad that another historic spot is closing.
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Kiwi Steve
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Joined: Mar 22, 2012
Posts: 174
From: San Diego
| Posted: 2013-02-15 1:06 pm Permalink
I'm glad that my entire family had a chance to experience it. It sucks that so many places are closing.
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JOHN-O
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Joined: May 16, 2008
Posts: 2646
From: Dogtown, USA
| Posted: 2013-02-15 1:15 pm Permalink
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On 2013-02-15 12:00, MakeDaMug wrote:
...I think we all should collectively plan a night to visit the Bahooka to celebrate their significant history in this thing that we love called Tiki. If somebody would like to plan that out and start that thread, that'd be great!
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I just spoke with the Bahooka and I'm planning to organize one last hurrah for the Tiki Community.
Update - This event is scheduled for Sun, Mar 10th at 5pm...
http://www.tikiroom.com/tikicentral/bb/viewtopic.php?topic=44821&forum=17&0
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Capt. R.H. Falernum
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Joined: Mar 05, 2009
Posts: 247
From: Mar Vista (Los Angeles), CA
| Posted: 2013-02-15 1:18 pm Permalink
NNNNNNNNNnnnnnnnnnooooooooOOOOOOOOOO!
From the original post, it doesn't sound like there's a chance that they'd consider selling the business & location?
If so, that's really too bad.
Anyone know why the place is closing?
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PolynesianPop
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Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 2367
From: Corona, Ca
| Posted: 2013-02-15 1:20 pm Permalink
I feel like someone punched me in the chest. I love the Bahooka! This just makes me want to run out there and enjoy it as much as possible before it shuts down forever. Anyone want to join me tonight?
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tikiyaki
Grand Member (7 years)
Joined: May 18, 2004
Posts: 2696
From: The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA
| Posted: 2013-02-15 1:24 pm Permalink
OH, just kill me. WHY ??????
DAMN....this just ruined my year.
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Tigerlily
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Nov 06, 2005
Posts: 144
From: Glendale, CA
| Posted: 2013-02-15 1:25 pm Permalink
I'm so sad...this is depressing!!
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Coco Joe
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 27, 2008
Posts: 721
From: Los Angeles
| Posted: 2013-02-15 1:30 pm Permalink
I think I'll go after work today around 5ish.
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Tom Slick
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Joined: Aug 26, 2005
Posts: 1091
From: The Beaches of South Bay, SoCal
| Posted: 2013-02-15 1:31 pm Permalink
This sucks. Such a staple in the TC realm of nautical/tiki/polypop haunts to visit! I am deeply saddened and bummed to hear this.
My first visit, I got lost after looking for the bathroom..(although it might've been the bowls we drank, but still)
again, this sucks.
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Atomic Tiki Punk
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Joined: Jul 19, 2009
Posts: 5474
From: Costa Misery
| Posted: 2013-02-15 1:33 pm Permalink
What! well that just great.
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