Exotica Moderne 33

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Exotica Moderne 33 features a Tiki-tastic cover from one of our favorite Midwest artists— Anthony Carpenter. Inside you’ll find not one, but the second half of two two-part stories started in issue 32.

Writer CE Hunt wraps up his article with Beachbum Berry and Mrs. Bum detailing the humble beginnings of one of our favorite Tiki spots— Latitude 29. This time they discuss starting the bar and restaurant, and The Bum was gracious enough to supply us with yet another original recipe.

Anna Maria Sophia Cancelli wraps up her focus on the books by CJ Cook. Part 2 features his examination of vintage Hawaii “colorized” photography work by Edithe Beutler and the paintings of Robert Lee Eskridge.

Tiki Lindy resurrects and improves upon classic Tiki Temple menu items with her take on offerings from the Kahiki Supper Club, The Mauna Loa, Bahooka, and The Kon-Tiki.

Tonga Tim Harnett— ever the provocateur— looks at the lesser-discussed supporting players in every Tiki drink: liqueurs, amaros, and everything else commonly called cordials.

Adrienne Wilhite, Master Rummelier®, pens her first rum review for Exotica Moderne, with a tasting and her observations on the popular Hamilton rum, The Breezeway Blend.

Ray Wyland talks with Jim “Hurricane” Hayward about his long-running blog, The Atomic Grog, and EM publisher Ken Holewczynski finally gets a chance to visit a home Tiki bar as we feature the Lily Lounge, based in our hometown of Indianapolis.

Mark Riddle rides in on his Tiki sleigh just in time for the holidays in his next Exotica Collector Column, curating a list of must-have exotic Christmas albums.

Vincent R. Vinci talks with David Muhlstein about his segue to Tiki and the upcoming Tiki bar, the Dagger Room and Clentin Martin, Jr., talks with author, Maxwell Vagas about his film-noir meets surrealism meets Tiki novel, New Stanton.

Also in the realm of music, Jeff Chenault talks with Tiki Joe’s Ocean while Justin Cristaldi discusses how the Big Apple relies on Tiki popups to meet the needs of East Coast Tikiphiles.

As usual, you’ll also find record reviews and all-original cocktail recipes!