Description: THIS is a PHOTO of the TIKI CARVING that greets you at the MAI KAI in FORT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA. The Mai-Kai is a Polynesian-themed restaurant and tiki bar in Oakland Park, Florida. It opened to the public on December 28, 1956, and is one of the few "Grand Polynesian Palaces of Tiki" still in operation today. In 2015 it was named the "best tiki bar in the world" by Critiki, an organization of fans of Polynesian pop culture. It is the last restaurant in existence carrying on the traditions of service and serving the original drink recipes of Don the Beachcomber, and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places The Mai-Kai contains many genuine Polynesian artifacts, some that are over 100 years old. Much of the original collection of Polynesian artifacts was donated to the Thortons' alma mater, Stanford University, in the 1970s. Another part of the collection was donated to the Fort Lauderdale art museum. An insurance appraisal put such a high value on the artifacts that it made the Mai-Kai virtually uninsurable. In 1970, Jack Thornton sold his interest in the Mai-Kai to his brother Bob after he was struck ill by an aneurysm. Bob then expanded the restaurant, more than doubling its capacity. Bob died in 1989.[10] Today the restaurant is run by Bob's stepson David Levy as CEO and his stepdaughter Kulani Thornton Gelardi as CFO. In 2020, the Mai-Kai building closed following flooding caused by a burst pipe. The restaurant continued to host some outdoor gatherings. As of January 2021, the Mai-Kai is reportedly for sale PHOTO is 4 X 6 ITEM is in good vintage condition. Please SEE PHOTO to determine Condition. MULTIPLE PURCHASES PAY ONE MAILING FEE
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Location: Kailua Kona, Hawaii
End Time: 2024-12-16T14:37:32.000Z
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