On Super Bowl Yelp Sunday, we take a look at some of the ono grindz you can get at restaurant Tiki's Grill and Bar in Waikiki at game time and during happy hour.
Malu Productions performs the Hawaiian War Chant at Tiki's Grill & Bar. They are using Hawaiian Uli Uli Feather Rattles Hula Dance Implements made from calabash gourd, filled with seeds, decorated with feathers.
Tiki's features live music 7 days a week. Full musical Line up can be found at www.tikisgrill.com
"Hawaiian War Chant" was an American popular song whose original melody and lyrics were written in the 1860s by Prince Leleiohoku.[1] The original title of the song was Kāua I Ka Huahuaʻi or "We Two in the Spray." It was not written as a chant, and the Hawaiian lyrics describe a clandestine meeting between two lovers, not a battle. The English title therefore has nothing to do with the song as it was originally written and performed in Hawaii.
The Hawaiian lyrics are unusual because they are often written with the letter "T" appearing where a "K" would be expected by many modern readers. However, the spelling reflects an older accent which is preserved to a large degree in the more northern islands, such as Niʻihau and Kauaʻi. Ta Hu Wa Hu Wai
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaiia...
Kaua I Ka Huahua`i - by Prince Leleiôhoku
Kâua i ka huahua`i
E `uhene lâ i pili ko`olua
Pukuku`i lua i ke ko`eko`e
Hanu lipo o ka palai
Hui:
Auwê ka hua`i lâ
`Auhea wale ana `oe
E ka`u mea e li`a nei
Mai hô`apa`apa mai `oe
O loa`a pono kâua
I aloha wau iâ `oe
I kâu hanahana pono
La`i a`e ke kaunu me ia la
Hô`apa`apai ka mana`o
You and I in the spray
Such joy, the two of us together
Embracing tightly in the coolness
Breathing deep of the palai fern
Chorus:
Oh, such spray
Listen
My desire
Don't linger
Lest we be found
I loved you
Your warmth
Calmed passion
Preventing thought
Source: Na Mele O Hawai`i Nei by Sam Elbert & Noelani Mahoe - Known as the Hawaiian War Chant, this is really a love ballad. Prince William Pitt Leleiohokukalaho`olewa (1854-1877) was the brother of King David Kalakaua, Queen Liliuokalani and Princess Miriam Likelike. His name, "flight on the day of the full moon", commemorates the funeral of Kamehameha III. A gifted composer, it was believed he would have been a wise king had he not died prematurely of rheumatic fever, at age 22.
Source: http://www.huapala.org/Kau/Kaua_I_Ka_...
Shot by Michael Miller with a Iphone 5.
Shore & Beach Vol. 76, No. 2 Spring 2008
Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii:
History of its transformation
from a natural to an urban shore
By Robert L. Wiegel Professor Emeritus
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering.
University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720-1718
Also - Chronology of significant coastal events at Waikiki, 1825-2007
This was a corporate group dinner, hosted in our private banquet room, over looking Waikiki Beach. The ocean and beach view before sunset are spectacular and once the sunsets the lights of Waikiki can be seen reflecting off the waves.
Tiki's Grill & Bar Signature 1944 Mai Tai was served in a real Coconut Cup, that also served a party favor.
PASSED PUPUS
- Kula Onion Tart & Foie Gras Mousse balsamic glaze, micro Waimanalo arugula
- Kona Kampachi Crudo Spoons avocado, black lava salt, yuzu chili ponzu
- Dynamite Shiitake & Lup Cheong Oysters (served with bamboo fork)
- Style Ahi Tartar Crostinis Kula onions, capers sesame chili oil
- Island Made “Smoked Meat” Spoons guava jelly, soy sauce, Kula onions, poha berries
Custom Plated Dinner Menu:
I.
Kahuku Corn Flan, Kaua`i Shrimp, Waimanalo Greens Salad lilikoi vinaigrette
II.
Hawaiian Opakapaka Brown Butter Mochi green tea edamame risotto, uni sauce, calamari cloud
INTERMEZZO
Big Isle Poha Berry Granita
III.
48-Hour Sous Vide Short Ribs Maine lobster, garlic basil mashed potatoes, cabernet glace de veau
IV.
Rack of Lamb Roulade Parma ham, roasted peppers, Big Island goat cheese, kabocha puree
DESSERT
Maui Gold Pineapple Cheesecake vanilla bean & rum infused pineapples
Extra Decor Package:included (4) round tables w/10 seats, Chiavari Chairs from Production Hawaii, lounge seating elements from Events Essentials, LED area lighting from Theatrix, specialty linens, napkins, chargers, printed napkins & centerpieces.
2016 Starts at Tiki's Grill & Bar - SAT December 3rd, 2016. 5pm -6:30pm
It’s that time of year again……Santacon is coming to town! The elves and I have been busy and Santacon 2013 is shaping up to be huge.
Here is our exact route:
Tiki’s Grill & Bar -- 2570 Kalakaua Avenue
Parade of Santas to Jimmy Buffett’s
Jimmy Buffett’s -- 2300 Kalakaua Avenue
Moose’s with overflow to Kelly O’Neils and Yardhouse.
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If this is your first Santacon, allow me to give you the Lowdown for the Ho-down:
Santacon is an international, non-denominational, non-commercial, non-political and non-sensical Santa Claus convention that occurs once a year for absolutely no reason.
SantaCon is an event for adults - where guys & girls of legal age dress up like Santa and go cavorting around town for no better reason than that it's huge fun.
Santacon is a rain-or-shine event, so if it looks like rain, bring an umbrella. Also, comfortable shoes would be a very good idea.
Gosh that sounds like fun! How do I get ready, you ask?
There is a dress code, it is Santa. You must dress up. A Santa hat is not enough. Buy a Santa suit. Borrow a Santa suit. Make a Santa suit. Steal a Santa suit. If you’re not into Santa go with Sexy Mrs. Claus, Buddy the Elf, one of the Ho-Ho-Hoes, a Christmas Tree, Donny the Dancing Dreidel. Whatever floats your candy cane. Just don’t wear your street clothes and a hat. Check out the wall photos if you need inspiration.
The first rule of Santa Con is that we do not talk about Santa Con. Memorize the following responses to common questions.
Q: Who’s in charge? -- Santa
Q: Who are you with? -- Santa
Q: What’s this about? -- Ask Santa, he’s over there.
Santa acts like Santa: Be fun, be jolly, let people sit on your lap. Ho-Ho-Ho it up.
Do not mess with or otherwise freak out kids. Seriously. Say Hi and give them a nice toy and a happy smile. Go ahead and mess with adults all you like.
Bring Cash: Don’t make your bartender try to run a tab for 200 guys dressed like Santa. Keeping it cash-only all night will save you headaches. Be sure to tip your bartenders and the fetching bar-maids.
Stuff your Sack: Bring gifts. NICE gifts for Kids, NAUGHTY gifts for grown-ups. We’re all about spreading Holliday cheer while having a good time. Candy, condoms and lube, little toys and fun crap to hand out to all the non-Santas.
Cabs: We’re all mostly adults and know how stupid drunk driving is. Driving drunk while wearing a Santa suit is just asking to get pulled over. Cab it or get someone else to fly the sleigh.
Aloha Alyssa and Michael,
We really appreciate your support for our "5 O'Clock on the Beach" Event this past weekend. The turnout was greater than we could have imagined, with somewhere around 300 folks coming through the door! Your staff was great, we never waited long for a drink and didn't hear one complaint about the service all afternoon.
A total of $2500 dollars was raised for the Fisher House of Hawaii in the fundraiser portion of the event.
Below is an article posted on our website and facebook, about our event at Tiki's Grill and the rest of the weekend.Fisher House Foundation is best known for a network of comfort homes where families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. Wikipedia
A big Mahalo goes out to Michael, Alyssa and the staff over at Tiki's Grill, who took a chance on our club and opened up their fantastic venue to our group. The drinks specials were unbeatable in Waikiki and the service was stellar throughout the entire afternoon!
Again, Mahalo for all your help!
PHOTOS BY JAMES GARRETT / Special to the Star-Advertiser
Jimmy Buffett fans in Honolulu — known as the Pau Hana Parrotheads — hosted a pre-concert “tailgate” at Tiki’s Grill and Bar Waikiki on Saturday, Dec. 14. Pau Hana Parrot Heads
Hope everyone has recovered from the past weekend...what a fantastic time!!!
The Party began with the Private Show down at Jimmy Buffett's on Thursday Night. If you've never had a chance to attend one of these events, it's a genuine treat. One of the few chances many of us ever get to see Jimmy and the Coral Reefer's really up close and personal!
Friday night, folks made the trek over the Koolau's to Andrew and Samanth Wiese's beautiful pool side home to enjoy the first Jim Morris Show of the week. A crowd of 45-50 sat poolside and took in the best Jim had to offer. In attendance were die hard Jim Morris fan's from all reaches of the Country and many others who experienced their first Jim Morris Show. Judging from all the CD's Sharon sold, it was equally enjoyed by all in attendance and won't be the last for many of the novices.
On Saturday afternoon the big "5 O'Clock on the Beach" Party at Tiki's Grill kicked off at 1:00pm. The afternoon was filled with more of Jim Morris, cranking out his best party tunes. Folks from Fisher House Hawaii were in attendance to experience how Parrot Heads really "Party with a Purpose". A multitude of Raffles and a Silent Auction, helped raise $2500 for the Fisher House. The attendance far exceeded expectations with over 300 Pholks through the entry point! The Phlock was decked out in their Parrot Head best and partied and danced the afternoon away. Jim Morris played nearly 5 hours, and again offered folks on this side of the world a unique chance to experience his great songwriting skill's and most certainly expanded his fan base.
Saturday night offered one more chance to see the "Man" who started it all, Jimmy Buffett himself right down the street at the "Shell". Parrot Heads were treated to a spectacular rain free evening with Jimmy and the Reefers playing most the "Yellow Album" some oldies but goodies and also tunes off the new "St Somewhere" CD. Our club seats were almost dead center in the venue and offered an unobstructed view of the entire show. If you've never been in the "Shell", check it out...probably one of the best small concert venue's in the Nation, right at the base of Diamond Head Crater! Our group danced in the Isle's and sang the night away with Parrot Heads from everywhere. Some lucky club members were even treated to front row seats which turned up unexpectedly the morning of the show. We even had a Coast Guard re enlistment oath taken right in the middle of the show...Congratulations Renee Grix, and thanks for your continued service! As always the show ended far too soon, then many of our group headed back to continue the festivities in Waikiki.
The weekend wrapped up on Monday evening after a much needed day of rest, at the 3/4 Time Bar in Makakiko. A group of 35 again gathered poolside to enjoy some great food, good drinks, gorgeous sunset over the water, and the music of Jim Morris. Sing alongs were plenty and the whole neighborhood was treated to JM classics such as "Up against the Wall" and "Mike the MD"!!! Probably a first for many of our "Local" neighbor's...but hopefully not the last! At around 1:30 am we had a few stragglers hanging on and kind or reminded us of Jim's song " Some Nights You Never Go Home"! Eventually though, the night ended much too quickly as the last of the Pau Hana Parrot Heads shuffled through the gate.
Our Club would like to recognize the numerous businesses and individuals who donated Raffle and Auction Items. Much too numerous to name here, but they've been listed in our previous emails.
Thanks to Theresa Johnson and the Fisher House Hawaii for all they do to assist the Patients and Family up at TAMC and letting us support their efforts.
A big Mahalo goes out to Michael, Alyssa and the staff over at Tiki's Grill, who took a chance on our club and opened up their fantastic venue to our group. The drinks specials were unbeatable in Waikiki and the service was stellar throughout the entire afternoon!
We also appreciate Jim and Sharon Morris making the long trip out here from Southwest Florida and providing us with such a high level of entertainment. If you'd still like to check out more of Jim's Music or purchase a shirt check out his website at www.jim-morris.com
A lot of hard work was also put forth by Pau Hana Officers Deane Leidholt, Jeff Eck, Rhonda Marlow, Lee Walters, Mark Jones the Board Members and also Sound Tech Steve Goodman was there for every JM show. Preparation for this event started back in August, with first indications that JB was coming to town. Many many hours were put forth since then securing venues, hotel discount rates, adjusting the website, coordinating airfare and travel, organizing club concert tickets, mailing out tickets for both the Show and Event, promoting, soliciting donations, making banners, working the Event and all the other tasks that help make our "5 O' Clock on the Beach" possible and such a big Success!
Lastly we would like to thank all the Pau Hana Parrot Heads and Parrot Heads from all corners of the Country who came out to support the"5 O' Clock on the Beach" Event and Fisher House Hawaii. Without your folks support it we wouldn't have raised a cent and it wouldn't have been such a big success!!!
Please check out Club Facebook site for more pictures. Look forward to seeing everyone at our next outing sometime in late January.
Mahalo and Finz Up!
“5 O’clock on the Beach” Pre-Concert Tailgate Party
Join us for the “5 O’clock on the Beach” Pre-Concert Tailgate Party on December 14th, just prior to Jimmy Buffett’s show at The Waikiki Shell (the Shell/city of Honolulu doesn’t allow tailgatingat the venue prior to any concert). So….the tailgate party, formally called the “Elks Party” is from 1:00-6:00 pm at the hottest place in Waikiki – Tikis Grill and Bar, 2570 Kalakaua Ave. www.tikisgrill.com just feet from the venue and right off the ocean. Tikis will have drink specials, pupus, the whole package. We’re bringing in one of Trop Rock’s most popular entertainer’s, Jim Morris outa Florida, with a music style reminiscent of Jimmy Buffett and Jerry Jeff Walker and over 20 CD’s to his credit… check him out at www.jim-morris.com
True to our philanthropic mission, our desire to “party with a purpose”, we’ll have a silent auction with some great prizes in order to raise funds for our chosen charity Fisher House Hawaii.
Great island views, great live music, tropical breezes, great food, drink specials, and Jimmy Buffett literally just around the corner…… it really can’t be much of a better afternoon!
Special Hotel Rates – We’ve secured special Club rates (great rates) at some beautiful Waikiki hotels; all walking distance from the concert. Aqua Aloha Surf, Queen Kapiolani, Park Shore, and The Aston (home to Tikis).
Tailgate Party – How do I get there?
- Event Ticket – $15.00 (gets ya $2.50 drafts – cheapest in town, $3.00 rum and cokes, G&Ts, Sex on the Beach, $5 Mai Tais, Margs, Blue Hawaiis)….plus pupu deals.
- Tickets will also be available at the door for $20.00; everyone is welcome. Pau Hana Club memberships also available at the party.
- 3 hours of validated parking at the Aston Hotel where Tikis is, or park at Kapiolani Park, near the Shell, and walk over.
- Tikis is on the beach, 2d floor Aston Hotel, above Wolfgang Pucks’ (on Kalakaua Ave), about a block Ewa the Shell.
Purchase your Tailgate tickets here
As of this morning (14 Dec), due to the quick turn around for the Tailgate we can no longer process Pay Pal ticket sales. EventBrite.com sales are continuing – $15 in advance, or $20 at the door.
Join us this New Years Eve at sunset to roll in 2014
• 21+ Event
• Perfect venue to celebrate with friends and family
• Great view of the Waikiki fireworks
• Midnight champaign toast included
• 2 Live Bands and a DJ!
• Drink Specials
• Champaign Toast