Here’s a pretty mind-blowing fact about tiki bars: they were invented in 1930s California, then reimported to Hawaii for tourists who wanted to live out a tropical fantasy. How a Hollywood novelty ...

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Some people create display cases for their treasured collectibles. Tucson restaurateur Doug “Fini” Finical created a tiki bar. Cabali, a speakeasy tucked into his and business partner Scott Mencke’s ...