Podcasts about bamboo ben

On this episode we met up with Bamboo Ben, his son Blake, Dustin Rodriguez and Marty Lush. We couldn't ask for a better group of people to discuss the creation of the Bamboo Club from concept to reality and what it feels like just a few years later. Can you believe that Marty and never been here before? He doesn't get out much ;)

Recorded LIVE at the Bamboo Club in Long Beach, CA with guests Bamboo Ben, Sunshine Tiki of Zen Tiki Lounge Podcast & Dustin Rodriguez, manager of the Bamboo Club. We get hammered and blather on and on like idiots. Extra special Mahalos to Zen Tiki Lounge!

Herlinda and Bee. Kapu Bar house manager Bee Baker is our in-studio guest on Brew Ha Ha with Harry Duke and Herlinda Heras today. Kapu Bar has taken over the Tuttle's Drug Store location in downtown Petaluma. They have done extensive redecoration and it is a marvel to see. The first weekend they were open in January they had over 1000 people through the front door. Business has been brisk and there is a line out the door almost every day. The first use of Tiki décor was Don the Beachcomber's, which opened in Los Angeles in 1934, after Prohibition ended but well before the beginning of WWII. Tiki designs became popular in California after the War, when returning servicemen brought back more and more Polynesian-inspired designs. There have been many famous Tiki-styled restaurants and bars, which Bee describes as “escapism.” At the bar they make all of their syrups in-house from scratch. From the kitchen, they have an extensive menu that even includes Spam, and of course there is special glassware and ceramic ware to match the drinks. Russian River Brewing Co. is open in Santa Rosa on 4th St. and at their big Windsor location. Click the logo to visit their website for up-to-date hours, menus, beers and more info. Tiki Design Kapu Bar's designer, Bamboo Ben, is the grandson of one of the head designers of the Disneyland Tiki Room, as well as the Swiss Family Robinson House and the Jungle Cruise. They have plans to adapt an outdoor area as well. Bamboo Ben's son Blake has carved Tikis out of the reclaimed wood from their outside fence. They wear “aloha” shirts and they don't spare the accessories and decorations. Here is a look at the interior, on the Kapu Bar website. "It doesn't get more West Coast than a Tiki Bar." - Herlinda They have Poke Nachos on the menu. They source the freshest Ahi they can source, which their chefs cut and dress for Poke, with all their flavors. It is one of their most popular menu items. Bee has also brought a lot of other treats, including the spicy Chinese style peanuts. They are boiled with ginger, onion, star anice, citrus peel, bay leaf and peppercorn. After boiling they are tossed in a ginger-scallion sauce, with a bit of sesame. They are tasty but messy. There is a discussion of their extensive menu which is also online, here. The Banana Split “is for the young at heart.” Visit our sponsor Victory House at Poppy Bank Epicenter online, for their latest viewing and menu options. Kapu Bar is located at 132 Keller St. in Petaluma. For reservations, go to Open Table. The bar is first-come first served, with no reservations.

Aloha, tikiphiles! Thanks for joining me for Episode 23 of Marooned: A Texas Tiki Podcast. My guests this episode are tiki bar builder extraordinaire, Bamboo Ben, and his son, Blake. I caught up with Ben and Blake on their last night in San Antonio, TX following their exhaustive 12 day, second phase, build of Hugman's Oasis.  To keep up to date with with Ben, you can follow him on Instagram, @bamboo_ben_. To keep up to date with Blake, you can follow him on Instagram, @k3bass. To keep up to date with my, currently grounded, tiki travels, you can follow me on Instagram, @davidphantomatic. You should also join the Marooned Facebook group for more info on the upcoming Marooned cocktail contest. Until next time, okole maluna, y'all!

Aloha, tikiphiles! Thanks for joining me for the first episode of Marooned of the new decade. Today's guests are owner, P Moss, and builder, Bamboo Ben, of Frankie's Tiki Room in the Ninth Island, Las Vegas, NV. The cocktail of the episode is the Frankie's original, Tiki Bandit. The recipe is as follows: 3/4 oz Gold Jamaican Rum 3/4 oz Pineapple Rum 1/2 oz blue curaçao 1/2 oz or great 1/2 oz passion fruit syrup 2 oz pineapple juice 1/2 oz white grapefruit juice 2 oz ginger ale Pineapple and cherries for garnish To make the Tiki Bandit, build over ice in a 17-ounce snifter, then pour into a cocktail shaker. Without shaking, re-pour into snifter. Serve garnished with pineapple and cherries.  For more Frankie's original cocktail recipes, you can purchase Liquid Vacation: 77 Refreshing Tropical Drinks from Frankie's Tiki Room in Las Vegas here. To keep up to date with Moss, you can follow him on Instagram, @mossbooks. You can follow the Frankie's Tiki Room Instagram, @frankies_tiki_room. To keep up to date with Bamboo Ben and his tiki bar builds, follow him on Instagram, @bamboo_ben_.  To keep up to date with my tiki travels, you can follow me on Instagram, @davidphantomatic. You can also join the Marooned Facebook Group to keep up to date with local tiki events, ask questions, leave comments, or just chat with other likeminded tikiphiles! Okole maluna, y'all!

On this episode we come to you live from The Bamboo Club in Long Beach, California to hang out with Bamboo Ben at his "No Tiki Drama" mug release event. And joining us is one of the owners of the newly opened Bamboo Club, Brett Gallow, who details to us the history, background and future of Southern California's newest tiki bar! This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Tonga Hut, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and IG pages and give them a like!

Milk. Ramen. Cider. Tiki. This week, we have four stories about the history, controversy, and sentimentality behind names – those words we say often, but rarely stop to fully consider. Our exploration into the language of food includes debates between lawyers, interviews with historians, and chats with our favorite bartenders. Who gets to assign meaning to the names our favorite dishes and drinks? Should plant-based beverages be called milk? Is ramen quintessentially Japanese? Who gets to decide what ciders can be labeled "dry?" And why can't tiki bars have white walls and windows? After this episode, you'll never think of these foods the same way! This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York State Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. Additional music includes "Secret of Tiki Island" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Meat + Three is powered by Simplecast.

On this episode, we travel to San Francisco, California to attend the Zombie Village VIP Sneak Peek Soft Opening Party. Zombie Village is California's newest tiki bar and lounge curated by Daniel "Doc" Parks built in conjuction with Bamboo Ben, Crazy Al, Bosko Hrnjak, Ivan Mora, Woody Miller and Mikel Parton. We start the episode in the middle of our journey to Northern California, joined by Tim Walters of Tanduay Rum followed by a chat with Doc Parks about his vision for Zombie Village and what it took to bring it to life! This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Sapporo Beer, Tonga Hut, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and IG pages and give them a like!

The Bamboo Cowboy DFID Belligerence Host: Ivana Blaize & Roberto! Guest(s): Bamboo Ben, Cowboy from Vegas, White Jason, John Dantis (IDFI, Blood Drunk Belligerence) DJ: Roberto! Performance guest: Engineer: Steve The Producer Send an email naming all of the songs and I'll send you two famous "red circles" for a free drink. $5 Dolla Holla = Shot of ASS JUICE & Pabst Blue Ribbon for $5, available at the Double Down Saloon during the LIVEDDS broadcast. 8-10pm on Fridays. Weekdays at Double Down Saloon Noon-5pm ALL DRINKS just $2!!!! This episode was brought to you by: Roberto! - The Disc Drive Jockey Steve The Producer - ...and Engineer Too! Double Down Saloon Dust Devil Media Dust Devil Media ©2018

Today we are joined by Dean Torrence, Doug Cavanaugh and Bamboo Ben from the private debut of Jan & Dean's Tiki Lounge in Huntington Beach, California. Jan & Dean's Tiki Lounge is a fun tiki and surf themed dining space located in Ruby's Diner at the end of the Huntington Beach Pier built by our friend, Bamboo Ben. We chat with Ben about the build of this special space along with Doug Cavanaugh, the son of Ruby herself and of course, Dean Torrence from the iconic musical group Jan & Dean, from which the room is named! This episode is sponsored by Tanduay Rum, Tonga Hut, Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, Jason's Tiki Adventures, Steadfast Pomade and Tiki-Ti. Stop by their FB and IG pages and give them a like!

On a much needed trip to Laguna Beach, Sunshine Tiki and a dozen friends in tow re-visited the Royal Hawaiian.  We had checked out the tiki classic after it reopened in 2015.  On that visit there was a lot to be desired.  But, after seeing all the work that Bamboo Ben had put into the place and with his strong recommendation we gave RH another go.  Without giving much away, we had a great time.  Listen to the podcast to hear our experience recorded during our visit.