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sedatedsloth t1_je23xwe wrote
Reply to Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
If you find the right folks you will discover a thriving under-the-bridge Luau scene
Dryheavemorning t1_je23s8l wrote
Reply to comment by JawKneeQuest in Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
Yeah, I've had to quit ordering takeout because I never knew what I was going to get. They also reduced the size of the non-Chicago style pizzas massively at some point. Royal is a great recommendation, I love that place.
KenzoWap t1_je23nzn wrote
Reply to comment by glufreh in Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
That place was whack!
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KenzoWap t1_je23mz1 wrote
Reply to comment by ProbablyAtDialysis in Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
Can’t believe they’re still open. I’d rather eat my shoe than any of the garbage at Heffe.
CVM525 OP t1_je23dki wrote
Reply to comment by jbphilly in Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
Fiume is no longer? I had some great nights in there.
dustycase2 t1_je23c8t wrote
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It is awesome! It’s in Levittown so it’s an only occasional treat but hands down some of the best Chinese food I’ve had ever! I learned about it actually on another Reddit thread. There is a small bar partitioned off with the typical Polynesian style bamboo fencing, taxidermied pufferfish lamps hanging from the ceiling, ceramic coconut cups, tiki menu, etc. all unchanged for 40/50 years. I also have a fondness for tiki. Funny mix of families and laid back road crews tossing beers back. Definitely a unique gem of a place.
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Specific_Jicama_7858 t1_je2389e wrote
Reply to Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
Duncans under the bridge
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amhildreth t1_je231uq wrote
Reply to Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
If you don't mind a drive to Clifton Heights, try Romarco's Tiki Bar at 451 E Baltimore Ave. The lighted sign by then road looks straight from 1966
Level-Adventurous t1_je22y8j wrote
Reply to comment by ThatsNotFennel in Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
A lot of talent left the restaurant industry in Philly over COVID.
Deeblite t1_je22faj wrote
Reply to Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
There is a Philly Tiki group on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/179597022564794) but there's no tiki bars in the city at the moment. I think the closest is Lee's Hawaiian Islander in Lyndhurst, NJ. I'd like to be proven wrong about that though.
CVM525 OP t1_je22f1u wrote
Reply to comment by dustycase2 in Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
That sounds like a cool vibe
CVM525 OP t1_je229of wrote
Reply to comment by sciencefaire in Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
Yea I’m in Delco which is voided of anything fun.
ZealousidealPanic360 t1_je228yj wrote
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If you drive camden county range is the best in our area. Used to be FDR on some real shit.
hasthemusic t1_je220nn wrote
I usually go to Phila Sewing Machine Co. The guy who runs it, Mr. Kim, is super nice and super helpful, and generally pretty cheap. He operates out of a dry cleaner's in East Oak Lane, but be sure to call ahead because he's only there by appointment.
CVM525 OP t1_je21n7j wrote
Reply to comment by hatramroany in Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
Thanks !
CVM525 OP t1_je21czg wrote
Reply to comment by notbizmarkie in Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
Thanks !
tastycakebiker t1_je21abp wrote
Reply to comment by bkantor15 in Strawberry mansion driving range by bkantor15
Generally speaking if you call and they don’t answer, they usually are closed
CVM525 OP t1_je219qn wrote
Reply to comment by JawKneeQuest in Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
I stumbled upon Spikes Breezeway Cocktail Hour. It’s pretty fun. I like the whole history of tiki and the secret cocktail recipes
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Reply to comment by Lunamothknits in Student, 15, shot and killed blocks from Simon Gratz High School in Nicetown, police say by JBizznass
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bkantor15 OP t1_je1zh2d wrote
Reply to comment by tastycakebiker in Strawberry mansion driving range by bkantor15
Agreed, I really only go to this one simply due to convenience. It’s such a poorly run business. I wish they had an automated message saying when they were open or something
HistoricalSubject t1_je1zfui wrote
Reply to comment by CVM525 in Is there any sort of tiki subculture in the Philadelphia area ? Not seeing much of any tiki bars on a Google search by CVM525
look man, we all know he sucks, but for lonely boomer divorcees perpetually engaged in trying to recapture their youth, he's like therapy. but when they die out, whose going to replace them? this is where i think a tiki subculture, one that OP is looking for, could start to thrive and take over-- in that cultural niche. theres going to be a power vacuum. OP might be able to capture it if they play their cards right.
[deleted] t1_je23zzv wrote
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