-----Original Message----- From: hammondcapecod@comcast.net [mailto:hammondcapecod@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 12:59 PM To: Ariel, Lisa; Barry, Nancy; Titcomb, Paul; Titcomb, Ted Subject: when in SF if possible ...
While I realize Payson et al may not be able to get there, when in SF, one should really go to the Fairmont --- and head down into the Tonga Room ... especially now ... as it is slated to become extinct.
I cannot vouch for the food - only went there for drinks - The floor ( er, thatched low boat ) show was a Don Ho kind of band that was a fixture there for years ... they were spot-on ! Sounds like these new owners have changed the music ...
I don't know if the live music appears every night ... it was just certain nights of the week when I went there.
My brother lived a few steps away - right on California St. ... this is the section of the city that is called Nob Hill and it's highly tasteful there - it's upper crust ... so, it's with great delight that among all that classic good taste is this campy-kitschy-tacky Tiki bar !
http://www.finecooking.com/item/9248/cocktails-under-an-indoor-monsoon
this site has a *click* to see lots of Tonga Room pictures - inc. vintage post cards and menus from decades past... http://www.critiki.com/cgi-bin/location.cgi?loc_id=162
Go Payson, Go ! I mean that in general --- actually, I should say:
Go Velma Go !! e I am especially enjoying checking in and seeing the speed/elevation info ! |
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