The Islands of the Fraternal Order of Moai

It's my pleasure to announce the return of the Revomatics at Chef Shangri-La's "Evening in Shangri-La Saturday March 17th...

...in case you need more info on the boys check it out here on FB http://www.facebook.com/TheRevomatics?sk=info

Remember there's a new food and drink menu and happy hour specials in the bar as well. Saturday night the drink special is a Bird of Paradise served in Collector Mug for $18.00. So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two and enjoy the rev'd up sounds of The Revomatics.

FREE raffle photo coming early next week so stay tuned.

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If Bieber is an artist then Ronald McDonald is a master chef!Red Palms

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that it's also St Patty's Day, so be sure to break out the green Aloha wear. Who knows maybe that Bird of Paradise yer goina order will even be served up green!

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or you can now order a Guinness. Please let Betty know how thrilled I am that they are looking into other beers to add to the drink menu

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If Bieber is an artist then Ronald McDonald is a master chef!Red Palms

That's right, thanx for mentioning it. I mean ya can't get much more Irish than a freshly poured Guinness!

Oh & trust me Mel, I've already given them a shitload of requests!

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Atta Boy ya!

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If Bieber is an artist then Ronald McDonald is a master chef!Red Palms

I wonder if they'll put a little umbrella in my Guinness. Sort of an Irish-Polynesian mix -"Irishnesian"??

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here's this month's FREE Raffle photo...

...2007 framed Exotica poster, vintage Fireside Moai mug, Hawaiian Monkey Pod souvenier in original wrapper, BambooLodge Tiki pendant, a souvenier Coconut purse, Hawaiian t-shirt from Hilo Hatties XL w/tags, 1 dozen FOM swizzles, vintage Coconut Monkey head, a pair of plastic Tiki goblets w/ package of Tiki pics, vintage PMP peanut Tiki mug, 2003 framed Exotica poster, 1 dozen Tiki paddle swizzles, Tiki votive candle holder, Revomatics 7" record, and in honor of St Patty's Day, the last greenish Moai mug w/tag from Mohave Oasis 2011.

Saturday night the drink special is a Bird of Paradise served in Collector Mug for $18.00. So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two and enjoy the rev'd up sounds of The Revomatics.

Remember to break out the green Aloha wear.

See ya'll at the Chef!

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we'll try to make it.

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If Bieber is an artist then Ronald McDonald is a master chef!Red Palms

Eagerly awaiting our 9pm arrival.

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Do I have to remind you about the finite nature of life ~ Roger Sterling

Another awesome 3rd Saturday! They pass to quickly. This time a Bird of Paradise mug followed me home.

Does anyone have a clue who the dancing dude was? He stopped over at our table and inquired about the mug and informed us that his butt was magnetic .

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Do I have to remind you about the finite nature of life ~ Roger Sterling

Yeah, he's a semi regular for the 3rd Saturday, but I can't for the life of me remember his name. Don't know anything about his magnetic butt.

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It's the long overdue return of the Astronauts Space Age Lounge Combo to the Chef on Saturday evening April 21st...

...in case you've never had the pleasure of seeing them, these guys play everything from Henry Mancini to the theme song from the Blob, rumor has it they may even be performing "Jaan Pehechaan Ho", hell yeah!!! It's goina be a packed house, so fans we urge you make those reservations now!!

There's a new food and drink menu and happy hour specials in the bar as well. Saturday night the drink special is a Bora Bora served in Collector Mug for $18.00. So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two and enjoy The Astronauts Space Age Lounge Combo!

FREE raffle photo coming early next week so stay tuned.

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Here are the FREE raffle items for this coming Saturday's "Evening in Shangri-La"...

...there's a framed 2003 Exotica Poster, vintage carved wooden Tiki, one dozen FOM swizzles, Hula Girl votive candle lamp, BambooLodge Tiki Pendant, vintage Tiki Leilani mug, pair of vintage Pineapple S&P shakers, Tiki wind sock, coconut Tiki cozzy, Mai Kai Tiki picture frame, 2007 framed Exotica poster, Coco Joe's Tiki Bottle opener, one dozen Tiki paddle swizzles, Tiki pendant by Mai Tiki, a pair of vintage Kontiki Ports S&P shakers, and a Tiki Farm wooden license plate frame.

Don't forget the new food and drink menu plus happy hour specials in the bar as well. Saturday night the drink special is a Bora Bora served in Collector Mug for $18.00. So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two and enjoy The Astronauts Space Age Lounge Combo!

As many of you know all the raffle items come from donations, and lotsa folks have contributed plenty of great stuff in the past, for that we thank all of you, but inventory is getting kinda thin so...

...if anyone has items they just can't find room for, or doubles of an item in your collection, please keep the monthly raffle in mind. Also, when you're out thrifting and flea marketing if you find something cool and cheap that would be raffle material, we'll gladly re-imburse ya for it. Feel free to drop me a pm if you have any ?'s. Thanx again everyone for your support!

See ya'll at the Chef!!!!!

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It's the return of Hillbilly Idle back at the Chef for this month's "Evening in Shangri-La" Saturday May 19th...

...here's a little bit from their FB bio, to tell ya'll about the boys.

In 2003, three long time vets of the Chicago Rockabilly scene got together to bust out Rockabilly as it occurs to them. Hillbilly Idle takes traditional Rockabilly, Country, Surf, and a little bit of Punk Rock - throw it all in to the blender, add a whole lot of Rum and turn it on high! This ain't your Grandad's Rockabilly!

Over the years, the band members' musical credits include such bands as: Rebel Rousers, Sea Sick Crocodiles, Venus Flycats, The Bottletones, HiFi, and many many more.

Don't forget the new food and drink menu plus happy hour specials in the bar as well. Saturday night the drink special is an $8 Mango Bango or $15 w/ Eastern Islander mug. So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two and enjoy the rockin' rhythms of Hillbilly Idle!

Stay tuned for FREE raffle photo next week!

See Ya'll at the Chef!!!!!

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Great to see everyone at the Chef we missed all of you

Here's this coming Saturday's FREE raffle items...

...there's a 2003 framed Exotica poster, pair of coconut goblets from Hawaii, Hula Girl picture frame, Mohave Oasis t-shirt, Tribal mask, a dozen FOM swizzles, Purple Jade Tiki necklace, vintage HIP Original lava Hula Girl, Tiki Bar CD, a dozen Tiki paddle swizzles, 2007 framed Exotica poster, Tiki candle, Ku Tiki Mug, BambooLodge Tiki pendant, and Ultra Lounge Series "Mondo Exotica" CD.

Be sure to check out the new food and drink menu, plus happy hour specials in the bar as well. Saturday night the drink special is an $8 Mango Bango or $15 w/ Easter Island Moai mug. So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two and enjoy the rockin' rhythms of Hillbilly Idle!

See ya'll at the Chef!

PS: While you're there Saturday night, be sure to get your ticket for the June 16th Wiki Waki Luau starring Pesi Mauga and his Royal Polynesian Revue, plus Roger & the Wraybands!

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The Chef will be having an outdoor event on June 16th instead of the usual "Evening in Shangri-La"...

...It's the Wiki Waki Luau from 4pm til 10pm featuring a great line up of entertainment. Lots of fun stuff lined up including, the Harrison St. Ukulele Players, Pesi Mauga and his Royal Polynesian Revue, & Roger and the Wraybands!

It's also Fathers Day weekend, so come on out & treat your fathers/dads like a king for a day on Saturday June 16th! Tickets are on sale now! $5 Tropical Drinks all day long!

For more information and to purchase tix, go to http://www.chefshangrila.com

This will also serve as a good primer for those of you attending Ohana just a short time later

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The Wiki Waki Luau is officially SOLD OUT!!! Yay!!

Here's the Chef's FB post from yesterday afternoon...

We are completely sold out for the outdoor dinner/show package deal. However, the dining room and tiki bar will operate during regular business hours. There will be a $5 cover charge from 3pm-10pm. Don't forget to bring your own lawn chairs!!!"

To all that bought tickets, thanx for your support!

See ya'll at the Chef!!!!!

PS: Here's a little tease, also at the Luau this weekend, there will be a big announcement regarding another HUGE event taking place at the Chef in early September, so stay tuned...

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Come on out and see The Hot Rod Hucksters rip it up in their very first appearance at the Chef on Saturday July 21st.

Here's their story...

It has been said that all rockabilly music sounds the same, but The Hot Rod Hucksters have been playing truly unique music since 2003. The band is comprised of four hard working guys from Chicago who call to mind an unholy amalgamation of Eddie Cochran, Johnny Burnette, The Cramps, and sometimes even the Stray Cats. Neo-Rockabilly, or whatever you want to label it, the music speaks for itself.

The band's loyal fans have seen them play with hard rocking psychobilly bands like The Quakes, Rocket 350 (Atlanta) and Big John Bates and the Voodoo Dollz (Vancouver), and traditional rock-a-billy bands like The Hi-Qs (Detroit), Cave Catt Sammy (Texas), The Riptones (Chicago), The Reverend Horton Heat, Lee Rocker (of the Stray Cats), and Robert Gordon And The Gang They Couldn’t Hang (featuring Chris Spedding of Roxy Music, Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols and Slim Jim Phantom of the Stray Cats) and The Brian Setzer Rockabilly Riot!

In February 2005, the Hot Rod Hucksters released their seven song EP "Four Deuces and 3 Gears," a title that references their passion for hot rods (all of the boys have at least two). The CD includes four original songs and three covers, and it reflects the band's diverse influences from blues, classic and alternative country, surf, and of course, rockabilly and psychobilly. Their second disc released late in 2007, “Beer, Songs, and Mediocre Broads” features 12 songs that are sure to have you tapping your feet, spinning a wrench and dancing with your favorite gal.

In 2010, they made a pilgrimage to Sun Studios in Memphis to record their latest cd, Party at Sam's Place.

Be sure to check out the new food and drink menu, plus specials in the bar as well. Saturday night the drink special is an Easter Islander Glass w/ Tropical Drink of Choice for the patriotic price of $17.76. So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two and enjoy The Hot Rod Hucksters!

See ya'll at the Chef!

PS. Remember to purchase your "Fong Fest" tix while you're there!

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Here's this coming Saturday's FREE raffle items...

... there's a 2003 framed Exotica poster, Tiki Bar sign, BambooLodge Tiki pendant, "The Tapa Story" framed in Tapa cloth, Bong Land Ultra Lounge CD, Derek Yaniger Party Puzzle, baker's dozen Tiki Paddle swizzles, Tiki wind sock, purple Tiki mug, cool hand painted Tiki jewelry box/purse, combo Tiki shot glasses & Palm Tree swizzles, 2007 framed Exotica poster, solar powered dashboard Hula Wiggler, pair of Hawaiian boy & girl figurines, baker's dozen FOM swizzles, and a vintage PMP Tiki mug.

Remember to check out the new food and drink menu, plus specials in the bar as well. Saturday night the drink special is an Easter Islander Glass w/ Tropical Drink of Choice for the patriotic price of $17.76. So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two and enjoy The Hot Rod Hucksters!

See ya'll at the Chef!

PS. Remember to purchase your "Fong Fest" tix while you're there! Get 'em while ya can folks

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Looks like The Hot Rod Hucksters show is really getting filled up, so ya might wanna call ahead and make reservations @ 708-442-7080.

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Come on out to the Chef Saturday August 18th and check The Dyes!

...Chicago-based trio, The Dyes, infuse 60s inspired garage-rock with infectious 50s rockabilly undertones to create a punchy and melodic, yet raw rock n' roll sound. By digging up the roots of influences such as: Hank Williams, The Cramps, Wanda Jackson, and The Flat Duo Jets, this female-fronted trio is sure to catch the ears of a wide-spectrum of music lovers as they toss hints of punk, surf, blues, and country into the mix, and stir it up with their own twist!

Be sure to check out the new food and drink menu, plus specials in the bar as well. Saturday night's drink special is a Ka-Mon-I-Wana-Lei-A with your choice of TIKI GLASS for $18.00. So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two and enjoy the raw rockin' sounds of The Dyes! Stay tuned for FREE raffle photo coming soon!

Se ya'll at the Chef!

PS. Remember to purchase your "Fong Fest" tix while you're there!

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Just a little taste of what you'll hearing on the 18th...

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Here's a photo of this month's FREE raffle goodies...

...there's a framed 2003 Exotica poster, cool shell necklace from Mohave Oasis by Mieko, dozen FOM swizzles in neat little swizzle holder made from old Collins glass, pair of carved Comedy & Tragedy Tiki masks, cute Hawaiian couple music box, vintage Hula Girl bell, large Indiana Glass vintage Tiki mug, dozen Tiki paddle swizzles in holder, pair of Purple Jade Moai earrings, framed Daddy-o Grande Benefit poster, Treasure Craft style Tiki mug, Ultra Lounge CD, vintage green Tiki lighter, cute little Coconut purse, and a vintage Pineapple mug with lid.

Be sure to check out the new food and drink menu, plus specials in the bar as well. Saturday night's drink special is a Ka-Mon-I-Wana-Lei-A with your choice of TIKI GLASS for $18.00. So come on out, have some pupus, a tropical libation or two and enjoy the raw rockin' sounds of The Dyes! Stay tuned for FREE raffle photo coming soon!

See ya'll at the Chef!

PS. Remember to purchase your "Fong Fest" tix while you're there!

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