Philly_is_nice t1_je2nagf wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:31 PM

Reply to comment by Emotional-Arrival474 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 thought you'd be a loser to care about tiki themed bars, but this comment section is making me think I'm the loser for not being on this at all 😂

fightinforphilly t1_je2mvem wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:28 PM

Reply to comment by vodkaismywater 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

Happy to help! I was just there a couple weeks back. Fair warning, the zombie is strong, but delicious.

TooManyDraculas t1_je2mtms wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:27 PM

Reply to comment by Deeblite 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 is sort of part and parcel of where Tiki is at. A lot of the aesthetic is a bit hinky in terms of stereotype and representation. Along with the history of actually taking what is in effect a tomb stone for a real person and using it to hold up a dart board.

Tiki cocktails have become insanely influential in the craft scene, and historically it really is where a lot of the core of American Bartending developed. But people are cautious about the aesthetic these days. So you'll more often find the drinks without the schtick. Or with an updated take. More pineapples less Hula Girls.

The two takes tend to be leaning into the less problematic ends of kitsch, and then discarding it wholesale for a more upscale beachy thing.

Tall-Ad5755 t1_je2mr7i wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:27 PM

Reply to comment by BigDickolasNicholas in Mayoral candidates stand in support of drag community - Philadelphia Gay News by diatriose

Right, and right. But they’re clever enough to use that anecdotal case knowing the left will fall for the bait and oversell. So then that little issue becomes a big issue.

jbphilly t1_je2mius wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:25 PM

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

No, it's still there. There's just confusion about the name and it was closed for two years starting March 2020.

vodkaismywater t1_je2m4yo wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:22 PM

Reply to comment by fightinforphilly 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

WHAT!?

Thanks for the heads up. It was my favorite bar along with fiume pre-covid.

[deleted] t1_je2lerb wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:17 PM

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yzdaskullmonkey t1_je2l5hi wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:15 PM

Reply to comment by Dryheavemorning 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

Garces can fuck off I wanted that space. Liquid room was sick and gorgeous.

NotUnstoned t1_je2kwyy wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:14 PM

Reply to comment by KenzoWap 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

It still amazes me that their tagline is “tacos that don’t suck” because it’s a complete lie

Delfiasa t1_je2ks1p wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:12 PM

Reply to comment by apathetic_panda in Mad about book bans in school libraries? Philadelphia has a solution - no libraries at all! Only 7/217 schools have libraries for their kids. by youngbuck215

Public service loan forgiveness requires 120 payments on an approved income driven repayment plan. It doesn’t need to be continuous! Just the total number of payments while working for a qualifying employer

extant_outis t1_je2kp0d wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:12 PM

Reply to comment by bettyknockers786 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

Not sure, it’s in the back and below the front sign for Red Lantern they advertise “Tiki Bar”

utpxxx1960 t1_je2ki87 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:11 PM

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

Franklin mortgage does a tiki night every Tuesday

bettyknockers786 t1_je2kbe9 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:09 PM

Reply to comment by extant_outis 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

When tf did the red lantern put out tiki decor? 🤣

ZealousidealPanic360 t1_je2k6wd wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:08 PM

Reply to comment by gamegenie13 in Strawberry mansion driving range by bkantor15

Whats up with the new cobbs creek though? Im pumped.

[deleted] t1_je2j1sw wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:00 PM

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Moose2157 t1_je2j1re wrote on March 28, 2023 at 11:00 PM

Reply to comment by BlackWidowLooks in Mad about book bans in school libraries? Philadelphia has a solution - no libraries at all! Only 7/217 schools have libraries for their kids. by youngbuck215

The horror stories go on for ages. He’s worked in several schools over the years and it got to where I told him to stop telling me the stories because of how depressing they were.

the_ending81 t1_je2icxm wrote on March 28, 2023 at 10:55 PM

Reply to comment by hansarai 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 always forget that’s there- how are the drinks?

samsaraesque t1_je2i20l wrote on March 28, 2023 at 10:53 PM

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Collingswood Sewing and Vacuum -- they fixed my vacuum cleaner. 15-20 minute drive from South Philly. Their website says, "All makes, all ages."

CVM525 OP t1_je2hxp1 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 10:52 PM

Reply to comment by fightinforphilly 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 saw that! I may check that out

Zfusco t1_je2hmfh wrote on March 28, 2023 at 10:50 PM

Reply to comment by ebbycalvinlaloosh 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

Charlie was a sinner is pretty great as well IMO.

gamegenie13 t1_je2hjw1 wrote on March 28, 2023 at 10:49 PM

Reply to comment by ZealousidealPanic360 in Strawberry mansion driving range by bkantor15

That Camden County range is on a buncha shit too. Inconsistent hours, run out of balls all the time, credit card machine was broken last time I was there. Nobody working there seems to care about anything. This area is honestly lacking a professionally run driving range.