New Pink Tiki Partners and Poster. It might be too hot....too many photo shoots in a week!
Today we hosted Hawaii Web TV. They came in to Tiki's Grill & Bar and filmed the decor, views, tropical drinks and food.
You can check their web site. www.Hawaii-webtv.com
What’s HAWAII WEB TV?
It’s a visual information site on
the web, like watching TV from Hawaii．They have a strong connection with
Japanese Media.
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Today, I met with a wonderful couple that is getting married on Friday and will be having their party in our Coconut Club on the 21st floor. I also got to meet Dallas Nagata who will be shooting their wedding and party. She is the one with the camera in the photo!
You can check out some of her work at Photography by Dallas Nagata - Flickr.Com
via slideshare.net
I'm looking forward speaking in front of the National
Association of Catering Executives (NACE) tonight at Formaggio Grill in Kailua.
Monthly Meeting for Caterers and Event Professional to meet, network,
and enjoy good food/beverage. This month learning journey is "How To
Teach Your GORRILLA on How To Use Tweeter & Not Loose Friends" and
the speakers for this event is Michael Miller Tiki's Grill & Bar Director of Sales and Marketing and Dusty Grable Manager of Formaggio Grill.
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Dedicated to promoting career success for its
members and the professionalism of the industry, the National
Association of Catering Executives (NACE) offers
educational programs, professional certification, chapter initiatives,
networking opportunities, recognition and awards programs, a job bank,
community service projects and the industry’s most
prestigious annual
conference.via spacevidcast.com
A great video from our friends at NASA & PBS. We know many of you will not be able to attend this week’s Taco Tiki Tuesday. Tom and The Crew from Tiki’s Grill & Bar will tip our glasses towards the stars as a salute. You have your job too do and so do we!
5pm today - Tiki Taco Tuesday at Tiki's! $2 Tacos! $3 Drink Specials! Live Music, free valet parking! The sun is shining in Waikiki today!
Here are some photos of the deck and post and pier system. Once we started we found wood rot and lots of damage. Alex is my brother that flew in from Puna to do most of the work. I'm the helper.
Most experts agree that the average life expectancy of a wood deck is 10 to 15 years. It is estimated that there are millions of decks in the U.S. that are beyond their useful life and may be unsafe. In fact, the number of deck collapses has increased in recent years. From 2001 to 2006, there have been nearly 350 reported injuries and 17 deaths as a result of deck failures.
As we work on the sections we evaluate its
construction to make sure it's structurally sound and safe. Using the
proper structural connectors and fasteners (like nails and screws) as
well as regular maintenance are the keys to a safe, strong deck.
We are using hanger and other products from Simpson.
Simpson Strong-Tie - Helping to Build Stronger, Safer Structures
Simpson Strong-Tie - structural connectors, shearwalls, anchors, fastening systems, and seismic testing for stronger and safer wood and steel construction.
1. Ledger Attachment
The ledger connection, where the deck connects to the house, is the most common failure point on a poorly built deck. It's very important to use lag screws (SDS) or through-bolts rather than nails to secure your deck to the ledger board.
The ledger connection, where the deck connects to the house, is the most common failure point on a poorly built deck. It's very important to use lag screws (SDS) or through-bolts rather than nails to secure your deck to the ledger board.
2. Joist-to-Ledger
The floor joists intersect into a beam or ledger board and must be properly secured.
The floor joists intersect into a beam or ledger board and must be properly secured.
3. Joist-to-Beam
The beams must be secured to the joists that support the floor of the deck.
The beams must be secured to the joists that support the floor of the deck.
4. Beam-to-Post
The post must be properly connected to the beams underneath the deck.
The post must be properly connected to the beams underneath the deck.
5. Railing Post-to-Deck Framing
People often get injured due to weak or wobbly railings on a deck. The railing must be properly attached to the perimeter of the deck as well as the floor joists running underneath the deck.
People often get injured due to weak or wobbly railings on a deck. The railing must be properly attached to the perimeter of the deck as well as the floor joists running underneath the deck.
6.Stair Stringer-to-Deck Framing
The stair stringers that run along each of the stair steps (or treads) must be secured to the deck framing.
The stair stringers that run along each of the stair steps (or treads) must be secured to the deck framing.
7. Stair Tread-to-Stringer
Each stair step (or tread) must be tied to the stair stringers.
Each stair step (or tread) must be tied to the stair stringers.
8. Post-to-Concrete
Post bases are used to connect the post to the footing or concrete slab underneath your deck.
Post bases are used to connect the post to the footing or concrete slab underneath your deck.
As you evaluate the safety and construction of your new or existing deck, knowing these simple steps will help to ensure your deck is structurally sound and properly maintained.
1. Check Out Your Deck
The first step in making your deck safe is knowing that it may not be. Decks are potentially the most dangerous part of the house, according to some experts. Factors, such as improper construction, exposure to the elements and lack of maintenance can make your deck unsafe. It's important to look for the warning signs: missing or loose connections, corrosion, rot and cracks. If you are unsure about the safety of your deck, consult with a professional such as a structural engineer or contractor.
The first step in making your deck safe is knowing that it may not be. Decks are potentially the most dangerous part of the house, according to some experts. Factors, such as improper construction, exposure to the elements and lack of maintenance can make your deck unsafe. It's important to look for the warning signs: missing or loose connections, corrosion, rot and cracks. If you are unsure about the safety of your deck, consult with a professional such as a structural engineer or contractor.
2. Carry the Weight
For most homeowners, the deck is a popular gathering place for friends and family. Like a house, a deck must be designed to support the weight of people and objects placed on it as well as the forces of Mother Nature like wind, snow and earthquakes. Knowing how weight and other forces can affect the safety of your deck is important. There are three types of forces that put pressure on your deck, causing strain to the critical connections that keep it together:
For most homeowners, the deck is a popular gathering place for friends and family. Like a house, a deck must be designed to support the weight of people and objects placed on it as well as the forces of Mother Nature like wind, snow and earthquakes. Knowing how weight and other forces can affect the safety of your deck is important. There are three types of forces that put pressure on your deck, causing strain to the critical connections that keep it together:
- Gravity – downward pressure typically caused from people standing on the deck or from snow and ice.
- Lateral – a back and forth (horizontal) motion caused by people walking on the deck and/or leaning on a railing. Wind and earthquakes can also create lateral movement.
- Uplift – wind flows under the deck creating a lifting effect. People standing on the overhang of the deck also creates upward pressure on the connection that attaches the deck to the adjacent support structure (typically your home).
3. Create a Path
A continuous load path, that is. A continuous load path is a method of construction that creates a series of solid connections within the structure of the deck that transfers load through its frame to the ground and adjacent support structure (commonly your home). If your deck is built with a continuous load path, it will be better equipped to resist the forces that can weaken your deck.
A continuous load path, that is. A continuous load path is a method of construction that creates a series of solid connections within the structure of the deck that transfers load through its frame to the ground and adjacent support structure (commonly your home). If your deck is built with a continuous load path, it will be better equipped to resist the forces that can weaken your deck.
4. Combat Corrosion
Decks and the metal connectors that keep them connected and safe are exposed to the elements. Over time, metal connectors, screws and nails can corrode and weaken the structure of your deck, especially if the right product is not used. If you live in an area prone to moisture, such as along the coast or near bodies of water, the risk of corrosion is much higher. Chemicals in pressure-treated woods and other corrosive elements can also damage your deck. Using connectors, screws and nails that are made from stainless steel is the best way to combat corrosion. When choosing connectors, take into account where you live and how weather and the environment may affect your deck. For critical information about corrosion and connector selection, click here.
Decks and the metal connectors that keep them connected and safe are exposed to the elements. Over time, metal connectors, screws and nails can corrode and weaken the structure of your deck, especially if the right product is not used. If you live in an area prone to moisture, such as along the coast or near bodies of water, the risk of corrosion is much higher. Chemicals in pressure-treated woods and other corrosive elements can also damage your deck. Using connectors, screws and nails that are made from stainless steel is the best way to combat corrosion. When choosing connectors, take into account where you live and how weather and the environment may affect your deck. For critical information about corrosion and connector selection, click here.
5. Maintain a Safe Deck
Just like other parts of your home, regular maintenance and inspection are required. To prolong the life of your deck, you need to check for things like loose boards or protruding nails. You should also keep your deck clean from debris and depending on type of deck boards used, keep them sealed to protect against water and sun damage.
Just like other parts of your home, regular maintenance and inspection are required. To prolong the life of your deck, you need to check for things like loose boards or protruding nails. You should also keep your deck clean from debris and depending on type of deck boards used, keep them sealed to protect against water and sun damage.
I over heard one of our waiters ask Chef "Kapo" Kapolanialaimaka Kealoha. "What is a Andagi?" so he made a few up to try before Mother's Day. I only took two, but now I want to see if there are any more left. I love my job!
Here the Mother's day menu at Tiki's Grill & Bar. http://bit.ly/TikiMOMSātā andāgī (サ�タ�アンダ�ギ�) are sweet deep fried buns of dough similar to doughnuts, native to Okinawa. They are also popular in Hawaii, sometimes known there simply as andagi. Traditional Okinawan andagi is make by mixing flour, sugar and eggs. The ingredients are mixed into a ball and deep fried.
Sātā means "sugar", while andāgī or anda-agī means "deep fried" ("oil" (anda) + "fried" (agī)) in Okinawan. (Sātā and anda-agī are called satō and abura-age in Japanese.) It is also known as sātā andagī and sātā anragī.
Sata andagi are a part of Okinawan cuisine. Like most confectioneries from the Ryukyu Islands, the techniques for making them are descended from a combination of Chinese and Japanese[1], although other sources say it simply is a derivative of a Chinese dish. They are typically prepared so that the outside is crispy and browned while the inside is light and cake-like.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sata_andagi" --From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
At Tiki's Grill & Bar @tikisgrill we have some big time aloha for our friends on Twitter.
So we created a drink called the "Tweet-up The Drink!" Only me @MahaloMichael and the Bartenders know about it so far...... It's so new the cocktailers and managers don't even know about it yet. I have created a secret key that is located on the second page of the Champagne screen on our POS. (Just in case the our staff says "I don't know what your talking about".) I have asked the bartenders to use my stash of Tommy Bahama Rum while supplies last. I just ordered some other rums to try out with this drink. It's on special till May 20th and for a limited time afterward for $4. You must order it with a twitter device! Cell phone, PDA, Laptop, Desktops are fine too.It will always be on special if someone wants to plan a Tweet-up! You can DM me @MahaloMichael and I can set things up! Here is some more info on what a Tweet-up is:tweetup
n. A real world meeting between two or more people who know each other through the online Twitter service. Earliest Citation:
This is a blog entry that was inspired by a face-to-face meeting between two bloggers who connected via Twitter. What would you call that? A Twittermeet? A Tweetup? Cast your vote in the comment section.
—Scott Monty, "Be the Ball, Danny," The Social Media Marketing Blog, March 21, 2007Notes:
I added microblogging ("posting short thoughts and ideas to a personal blog, particularly by using instant messaging software or a cell phone") about a year ago (June 7, 2007). Then, as now, the major buzz in the microblogging space (as the venture capitalists would say) centers around Twitter, a site that combines social networking and microblogging. (Thank your deity of choice that they didn't stick with the original name: twttr.) Twitter operates by periodically asking members a simple question: "What are you doing?" Members respond via instant messaging, short message service (SMS), third-party programs, or the Twitter site with text-based posts — called tweets — no more than 140 characters long. (When Twitter won an award at the 2007 South by Southwest festival, their acceptance speech was apropos: "We'd like to thank you in 140 characters or less. And we just did!") If you'd like to follow Word Spy on Twitter, see twitter.com/wordspy. And now it's a name of a Drink! "Tweet-up The Drink!" Rum, Pineapple & Banana Liqueur, Cranberry & Pineapple Juice, fresh limes, Tiki Umbrella!
Here are some of the photos from the Bartending Challenge for Skyy Infusions Pineapple Vodka held at Tiki's Grill & Bar and Indigo's.
Some of the most popular spring and summer time
drink specialties can be created with delicious Skyy Infusions
Pineapple as a key ingredient.
Skyy Vodka possesses a sterling reputation as one of the most popular
suppliers of vodka in the country. They have come out with a new Skyy
Infusions Pineapple flavor that is the first Pineapple vodka to be
infused with real fruit in the entire nation. Skilled drink makers and
thousands of bartenders from all over the country have already begun
implementing Skyy Vodka’s creations of
various nighttime beverages.Skyy Infusions Pineapple Vodka is so
flavorful and smooth that you can even pour a small glass on the rocks
and enjoy a delicious beverage with no mixer.
Many people prefer to mix Skyy Infusions Pineapple Vodka with
lemon-lime soda, various energy drinks or a wide variety of other
beverages depending on personal preference. Whether you prefer to
consume Skyy Vodka’s Pineapple Tiki Kit on the rocks, mixed with
another beverage or as part of a complex seasonal cocktail, you will be
enjoying the phenomenal natural flavor of Skyy brand vodka. -- TheCelebrityCafe.com Staff
Photos by: Christopher Teves -Publisher-Editor -Hawaii Beverage Guide