Alcohol-Soaked Eggnog for a Very Merry Tiki Bar Christmas

New Post at Tiki Lounge Talk for the Holidays!

Alcohol-Soaked Eggnog for a Very Merry Tiki Bar Christmas

Three vintage/retro style Eggnog recipes to really get you in the holiday "spirit".

-Tiki Chris

Cary Grant: Sophisticated Style for Retro Lovers

Cary Grant: Sophisticated Style for Retro Lovers

Pix and talk on Cary Grant at Tiki Lounge Talk.

Painkiller Cocktail Recipe - Your Weekend Tiki Drink

Painkiller Cocktail Recipe - Your Weekend Tiki Drink


This week we take a look at The Painkiller, a Tiki  Bar drink that dates way way back to...1971?




Christopher "Tiki Chris" Pinto is author of Tiki Lounge Talk, the interweb's favorite B-Lounge. He is also author of the paranormal murder mysteries Murder on Tiki Island and Murder Behind the Closet Door.

Murder on Tiki Island by Tiki Chris Pinto: Great Review on LetsTiki.com

Murder on Tiki Island by Tiki Chris Pinto: Great Review on LetsTiki.com

Another great review on my book, "Murder on Tiki Island." Read all about it, with video at Tiki Lounge Talk!

Madigan, 1968 for Mod Movie Monday

This week's Mod Movie Monday:
Madigan, 1968 at Tiki Lounge Talk!
Photos, story, booze, video & more.

Tiki Chris Pinto's Tiki Lounge Talk
Author of the murder mystery books
Murder Behind the Closet Door
Murder on Tiki Island
A Shot of Noir

Happy Veterans Day, Yankee Fighter Cocktail Recipe

Happy Veterans Day from Tiki Lounge Talk!

Here's s kool drink recipe for the weekend for all you Vets out there!

Yankee Fighter Cocktail Recipe

New Post at Tiki Lounge Talk!
Monsters, Inc, 2011 for Mod Movie Monday

Photos, video and why this retro-riffic flick makes the cut.

http://tikiloungetalk.com/2011/11/08/monsters-inc-2001-for-mod-movie-monday/

The Bayou Slime Cocktail - Your Weekend Tiki Drink Recipe

The Bayou Slime Cocktail - Your Weekend Tiki Drink Recipe
It's time for some spooky Halloween drinks! Check it out at TikiLoungeTalk.com

Celebrate International Exotic Cocktail Day!

Celebrate International Exotic Cocktail Day!

Today is a day to remember how much we all love Tiki cocktails. Most of us do this on a daily or weekly basis anyway, but what the hell, let’s have one special day to really drive the point home, right?

Join us at Tiki Lounge Talk, or join us in person at the Wreck Bar tonight in Fort Lauderdale!

Retro Review: Pan Am, Boardwalk Empire Open with A+

Retro Review: Pan Am, Boardwalk Empire Open with A+

Latest Post at Tiki Lounge Talk talks about the premier of the new Pan Am series and the season opener of Boardwalk Empire, at Tiki Lounge Talk.

-Christopher Pinto, author of
Murder Behind The Closet Door
Murder on Tiki Island
Tiki Lounge Talk

Review: The Playboy Club…It Ain’t No Mad Men, Baby

My Review of The Playboy Club TV Show: It Ain’t No Mad Men, Baby

Pix and my opinions on this new, retro-styled TV show that aired Monday on NBC.

Murder on the Orient Express, 1974 for Mod Movie Monday

Murder on the Orient Express, 1974 for Mod Movie Monday

This week at Tiki Lounge Talk, we bring you Detective Poirot played by Albert Finney with an all-star cast in the 1974 blockbuster hit, Murder on the Orient Express.

9/11 Remembrance at Tiki Lounge Talk

9/11 Remembrance at Tiki Lounge Talk

Music videos from the last century, in tribute to the attacks of 9/11.

-Christopher Pinto, author of
Murder Behind The Closet Door
Murder on Tiki Island
Tiki Lounge Talk

Shanghai Cocktail: Your Weekend Tiki Bar Drink Recipe

Shanghai Cocktail: Your Weekend Tiki Bar Drink Recipe
Get the recipe for this swingin' cocktail this week at Tiki Lounge Talk, the B-lounge for swanky kats and swingin' kittens!

The African Queen 1951 with Bogie for Mod Movie Monday

The African Queen 1951 with Bogie for Mod Movie Monday

This week's Mod Movie Monday features The African Queen, starring Humphrey Bogart and Kathrine Hepburn. Check it out at Tiki Lounge Talk!

More Rum, More Noir - The Rum Noir, Your Weekend Tiki Cocktail

More Rum, More Noir - The Rum Noir, Your Weekend Tiki Cocktail

The Rum Noir, a new cocktail recipe at Tiki Lounge Talk, plus a little more info on my latest book, A Flash of Noir...on Kindle now for only 99¢, or get the print version here for only $6.49!

On the Occasion of Count Bill Basie’s Birthday…

On the Occasion of Count Bill Basie's Birthday...

here’s a few videos of the great Count Basie Band, at Tiki Lounge Talk (click the link above)

High Plains Drifter, 1973 with Clint Eastwood for Mod Movie Monday

High Plains Drifter, 1973 with Clint Eastwood for Mod Movie Monday

I don’t usually swing with cowboy flicks, but there are a fist full of really kool Spaghetti Westerns that definitely make the cut. One such classic is

High Plains Drifter

from 1973, starring and directed by Clint Eastwood.

Dark City, 1996 for Noir Movie Monday

This week's Noir Movie Monday at Tiki Lounge Talk is
Dark City, from 1996.

Check out the post with pix, video & my recommendations at Tiki Lounge Talk!

Prest-O-Lite Vintage 1930s Thermometer at Tiki Lounge Talk

Just a photo a quick story about this fun relic I've had for 25+ years:

www.TikiLoungeTalk.com

Delovely, The Story of Cole Porter, 2004 for Noir Movie Monday

Delovely, The Story of Cole Porter, 2004 for Noir Movie Monday

Read the post at Tiki Lounge Talk

Murder, Sex, Ghosts & The Jersey Shore: Murder Behind the Closet Door

New Post at Tiki Lounge Talk!
 
Murder, Sex, Ghosts & The Jersey Shore: Murder Behind the Closet Door

Murder Behind the Closet Door: The Wildwood Paranormal Mystery by Christopher "Tiki Chris" Pinto, paperback now ON SALE for only $10.76 at Amazon.com!

Queen’s Park Swizzle - Your Weekend Tiki Cocktail!

Queen’s Park Swizzle - Your Weekend Tiki Cocktail!

Your Weekend Tiki Bar Cocktail, At Tiki Lounge Talk!

Futurama TV Show uses Tiki Chris Pinto’s Car in Season 6 Episode 16!

Futurama TV Show uses Tiki Chris Pinto's Car in Season 6 Episode 16!

No joke. They must have seen a photo of my car online and thought it looked kool enough to use in the show. Read all about it at Tiki Lounge Talk!

An old photo, me & my 1940 LaSalle

An old photo, me & my 1940 LaSalle

A short, fun post on me and my 1940 LaSalle...that I had when I was 13.

-Tiki Chris Pinto, author of
Murder Behind The Closet Door
Murder on Tiki Island
Tiki Lounge Talk

Memories of The Hukilau 2011, Ft. Lauderdale FL

Memories of The Hukilau 2011, Ft. Lauderdale FL

Photos and stories from The Hukilau 2011 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at Tiki Lounge Talk!
-by Tiki Chris

The Jet Pilot - Your Weekend Tiki Cocktail!

The Jet Pilot - Your Weekend Tiki Cocktail!

New Post at Tiki Lounge Talk...the Jet Pilot, as served at the Mai Kai

I know I’m MIA, fun new posts coming soon…

I know I'm MIA, fun new posts coming soon...

The Hukilau wiped me out! But I've got some fun stuff in the cooker, so check back soon, kats & kittens!

It’s time for The Hukilau 2011!

It's time for The Hukilau 2011!

There’s Something Kookie In The Kitsch-en!

There’s Something Kookie In The Kitsch-en!

Kelly Camille Patterson and Paul Spencer whip up some old fashioned fun with a retro ’50s feel - new post at Tiki Lounge Talk

Ordering Old-Style Drinks to Amuse Your Friends and Annoy Your Bartender

New Post at Tiki Lounge Talk!
Ordering Old-Style Drinks to Amuse Your Friends and Annoy Your Bartender

A funny look at ordering drinks that went out of style before most of us were born, at Tiki Lounge Talk.

Great Movie Idea: The Story of Ella Fitzgerald

Great Movie Idea: The Story of Ella Fitzgerald

... it seems that new ideas are at an all time low, except for those wonderful film makers who are lucky enough to get their indy films produced…and we all know 99% of the time, they (unfortunately) go no where. If only I had the ear of a big-shot movie producer (with some brains) for just a few minutes…

Ella Fitzgerald: Girl Singer

New Post at Tiki Lounge Talk! Comments Welcome!

Glenn Miller’s Orchestra Wives and Sun Valley Serenade for Mod Movie Monday!

This week get a double dose of kool old movies with
Glenn Miller’s Orchestra Wives and Sun Valley Serenade for Mod Movie Monday!

Photos & video included!

Bamboozler: Your Weekend Tiki Bar Cocktail!

Check out The Bamboozler: Your Weekend Tiki Bar Cocktail at TIki Lounge Talk!

’Round Midnight, 1986 for Noir Movie Monday and Jazz Appreciation Month

’Round Midnight, 1986 for Noir Movie Monday and Jazz Appreciation Month

This week we take a look at the only jazz kat to ever get an Oscar nomination for starring in a film, Dex Gordon in 'Round Midnight.

The Hukilau 2011 and Conversations at the Tiki Bar

The Hukilau 2011 and Conversations at the Tiki Bar

New post at Tiki Lounge Talk, check it out!

Jive Turkey, 1974 - Your Mod Movie Monday at the Tiki Bar

Jive Turkey, 1974 - Your Mod Movie Monday at the Tiki Bar

Sometimes old movies aren't so good. Sometimes they're Gawd-awful. This is one of them. Check it out at Tiki Lounge Talk!

-Christopher Pinto, author of Murder Behind the Closet Door, the Wildwood Paranormal Murder Mystery.
http://wildwoodmurdermystery.com
http://tikiloungetalk.com
http://stardustmysteries.com

A Small Tribute To Elizabeth Taylor, at the Tiki Bar

A Small Tribute To Elizabeth Taylor, at the Tiki Bar

Some photos in memory of Elizabeth Taylor at Tiki Lounge Talk.

The Raven, 1963 with Vincent Price for Mod Movie Monday!

The Raven, 1963 with Vincent Price for Mod Movie Monday!
This week's Mod Movie Monday at the Tiki Culture Blog features Vincent Price, Peter Lorre and Boris Karloff in a Roger Corman spoof of 50's horror flicks!

The Tropical Swing - Your Weekend Tiki Bar Cocktail

The Tropical Swing - Your Weekend Tiki Bar Cocktail

Sit back and enjoy one of the few tropical cocktails made with Tennessee whiskey!

Happy St. Patty’s Day from Tiki Lounge Talk!

Happy St. Patty’s Day from Tiki Lounge Talk!

Learn the real story behind St. Patrick...he was Tahitian! I must be true, cuz you read it on the interwebs!

visit TikiLoungeTalk.com, your Tiki Culture headquarters

Murder Behind the Closet Door, the Wildwood Paranormal Murder Mystery by Christopher Pinto

Mod Movie Mondays at Tiki Lounge Talk! |

Have you checked out Noir and Mod Movie Mondays at Tiki Lounge Talk? Every week there's a new movie recommendation...and this here page lists every one that's been featured. What are you watching tonight?

Mod Movie Mondays at Tiki Lounge Talk! |

Dig the art of Tiki Tower at Arts in the Pines, Pembroke Pines, Florida this weekend

Dig the art of Tiki Tower at Arts in the Pines, Pembroke Pines, Florida this weekend

The art of Robert Jimenez, Tiki Tower will be on display at the Arts festival in Pembroke Pines, FL March 12-13

Your Weekend Tiki Cocktail: Walk The Plank

Your Weekend Tiki Cocktail: Walk The Plank and Tiger's Blood

Two for the price of one this week at Tiki Lounge Talk!

Keywords: tiki, tiki cocktails, tiki drinks, tiki culture, tiki bar, exotic cocktail, walk the plank, tiger's blood, charlie sheen, rum, kahlua, booze.

Volunteer at The Hukilau 2011 for free tickets!

The kookie kids running The Hukilau in Fort Lauderdale are offering free passes for volunteers! Full story at Tiki Chris Pinto's Tiki Lounge Talk.

Volunteer at The Hukilau 2011 for free tickets!

Noir Movie Monday: The Big Sleep, 1946

Phillip Marlowe is one of my favorite fictional characters of all time…and The Big Sleep is my favorite Marlowe movie, period. Starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, this cream of the crop Raymond Chandler Noir thriller encompasses everything Film Noir is about: The seedier side of life, making no distinction for class, wealth or education. Crime, and the inevitable punishment. Gambling. Loose women. Murder. read more...Noir Movie Monday: The Big Sleep, 1946

Mod Miami Starts Today in Miami, Florida

Mod Miami Starts Today in Miami, Florida

Mod Miami, “The Swankadelic Weekend Experience for Modern Minds, Where Modernism Meets Mod” starts today (Thursday, March 3) on the historic MiMo (Miami Modern) Boulevard in Miami, Florida.

Unofficial Word on The Tonga Room, San Francisco: “I think we’ll be open for a long time to come.”

Unofficial Word on The Tonga Room, San Francisco: I think we’ll be open for a long time to come

A quick call to the reservations line at The Fairmount Hotel’s historic Tonga Room gave some great news. They were ready to accept a reservation for the last weekend in June, and when I asked if the rumors that they were closing were true, the answer was “I think we’ll be open for a long time to come.”

Your Weekend Tiki Cocktail: The Shirley Temple

Your Weekend Tiki Cocktail: The Shirley Temple

Pull up a drink and get fabulous with this non-alcoholic special.

-Christopher Pinto,
author of Murder Behind the Closet Door, the Wildwood Paranormal Murder Mystery.
http://wildwoodmurdermystery.com
http://tikiloungetalk.com
http://stardustmysteries.com

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Tiki Bar! Here’s An Affair To Remember, from 1957 for Mod Movie Monday

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Tiki Bar! Here’s An Affair To Remember, from 1957 for Mod Movie Monday
Here’s a special edition of Mod/Noir/Retro/Vintage Movie Monday for Valentine’s Day. Love is in the air, and it’s contageous…so grab your favorite guy or doll and watch

An Affair to Remember

The Lover’s Cocktail: Your Weekend Tiki Bar Drink for Valentine’s Day

For Valentine's Day: The Lover's Cocktail at Tiki Lounge Talk!

The Lover’s Cocktail: Your Weekend Tiki Bar Drink for Valentine’s Day

2011 Hukilau (Fort Lauderdale) Website is now Live!

2011 Hukilau (Fort Lauderdale) Website is now Live!
Join me at The Hukilau this year for a Mai Tai or two!

Guys and Dolls, 1955 for Mod Movie Monday!

This Week at the Tiki Lounge - Guys and Dolls, 1955 for Mod Movie Monday!

Pix, video, a sandwich and a drink...

The Suffering Bastard: Your Weekend Tiki Cocktail!

The Suffering Bastard: Your Weekend Tiki Cocktail!

Cocktail recipe and a little history, plus a video of The Andrews Sisters at Tiki Lounge Talk!

The Ukulele Makes An Appearance In Time Magazine

The Ukulele Makes An Appearance In Time Magazine

Article in Time talks about the resurgence of popularity in our little friend, the Uke.

Neo-Noir Movie Monday: Frank Miller’s Sin City, 2005

Neo-Noir Movie Monday: Frank Miller's Sin City, 2005

This week's movie recommendation comes from Basin City, where hookers carry machine guns and the good guys are badder than the bad guys.

Waikiki Tiki: Art, History & Photographs by Phillip S. Roberts

Waikiki Tiki: Art, History & Photographs by Phillip S. Roberts

In Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
at Tiki Lounge Tall

The Maltese Falcon, 1941 - Noir Movie Monday

This week's Noir Movie Monday at Tiki Lounge Talk:

The Maltese Falcon, 1941

Photos, video & stories!

Noir Movie Monday: The Man with the Golden Arm, 1955 starring Frank Sinatra

Noir Movie Monday: The Man with the Golden Arm, 1955 starring Frank Sinatra