navsingh12 OP t1_itzqxaq wrote
Reply to comment by MalikTheHalfBee in Tiki Enthusiast? Want to join a complete stranger in from Chicago this weekend at Hidden/Haunted Harbor? by navsingh12
Adding it to the list! Also is Lucy’s still open for Banh Mi’s?
venividivigo t1_iu1y6iv wrote
Be warned, Tiki Lounge is nothing like Hidden Barbour or any "real" tiki bar like Smuggler's Cove or something. It is more of cheap cocktail bar.
MalikTheHalfBee t1_iu2138w wrote
What besides tiki decor & tiki themed drinks makes a ‘real’ tiki bar?
Pencilveinyah t1_iu21f6f wrote
Real tiki bars use very specific and uncommon liquors in their drinks. I’ve never been to Tiki Bar and I have a very basic understanding of tiki sub-culture but I’ve never heard it mentioned in any discussion about tiki bars. Hidden Harbor is nationally known and people come from out of state (like OP) for the sole purpose of going there
You generally aren’t going to find shit faced college kids doing shots at a “real” tiki bar either. It’s a pretty classy crowd.
MalikTheHalfBee t1_iu24jwd wrote
A couple issues here: Any bar in PA is going to be limited to serving only the liquor available through the plcb & in terms of rum specifically, unfortunately their selection lacking.
Secondly, making sweeping statements about a place you’ve never stepped foot into is just odd. I’ve been to many Tiki bars & the Tiki Lounge certainly fits the criteria & is pretty damn unique. I have nothing against hidden harbor at all (& frequent it), but also don’t see it as particularly unique either.
venividivigo t1_iu2kst0 wrote
The tiki culture is not about using premade mixes and cheap liquor, which that does. I went once, had a mai tai and never had a cocktail there again. They just don't do it the way tiki fanatics want it, it's a whole different style.
Pencilveinyah t1_iu253pb wrote
That’s fair enough, I shouldn’t critique a place I’ve never been. I was generalizing it due to the area.
I know HH uses some of Maggie’s rums and liquors. If I’m not mistaken Maggies make some that are very hard to find in PA.
As I mentioned I’m no expert on it and I’m not even much of a drinker. I sort of dabble in the subculture and am still learning much about it. You may very well be more knowledgeable than I am on the topic.
navsingh12 OP t1_iu4nzfd wrote
Anyone here interested in the 5pm reservations for 2 at hidden harbor tonight?
kirbypuckett t1_iu0au63 wrote
Lucy just posted on IG that she’ll be open and into the winter too!
Eubadom t1_iu02289 wrote
Should be if you get there early before she runs out.
Flip3408 t1_itzwxxq wrote
Never heard of Lucy's so I guess not? But if your looking for a Bahn Mi, Bahn Mi & Ti on Butler St is the best in town
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