Tim Glazner

This is a history of one of my favourite restaurants where I spent so many birthdays and special occasions. Right now, the restaurant is in quite a bit of trouble and is closed. Hopefully, it will not be permanent. My family has been going there regularly since they moved here and it has entertained five generations so far. I want it to be around to be here for a sixth generation. We never went for the alcohol (no one in the family has ever had a drink there), but the show has always been a family favourite. We are doing whatever we can do to support the restaurant in some small way.

If you have ever been to the Mai-Kai, it lives up to its name (one meaning of "Mai-kai" is beautiful.) And it looks like it always has been as pretty as it was when I was growing up there in the 80s/90s. The author found so many incredible photos from the old days and has some incredible stories for example how and why the Mai-kai's drinks so closely resemble the originals from "Don the Beachcomber." I think this is a pretty awesome book for anyone who 1) likes the Mai-Kai obviously, 2) enjoys the Tiki history, 3) Americana, 4) the Floridians (especially the Fort Lauderdale folks) in your life, or 5) anyone who just likes good photography.

Go buy it! And if you get it from the author, he signs it for you so mine is signed. :)… (meer)