Tiki Teeeeeeeeeeee

O.k. kids, its been a rather stressfull few weeks. We all could use a drink. So I point you to THE original Silver Lake/Junction/Los Feliz drinking spot. There may be some who have been around for longer (The Dresden perhaps) but the Tiki Ti is the epitome of what makes the area great.

The location. A tiny closet of a building that was once a Violin repair shop as well as the Republican local headquarters.

The owner. Three generations of the same family. Cooperatively owned. Opened by truely a revolutionary bar-tender who was witness and part of the Exotic Drink revolution in the 30's.

The decor. Cluttered with stuff beyond kitsch and bordering on obsession.

The hours. These guys are open when they want to be open and closed when they don't feel like being open.

The drinks. Expensive yes, powerful YES, delicious HELL YES. Don't dare order a beer, and if sweet drinks aren't what you're looking for then drop your seat over at one of the other venues....don't matter to them.

There are many things annoying about the Tiki Ti. Many of the regulars are ugly drunks. The periodic screaming of TORO eventually gets on your nerves. Its gets so damn crowded its hard to move. But that withstanding the joint is an original and should be cherished.

Please read about Ray, the original owner. An amazing guy. I was proud to have seen him pour.

I'm glad to see the place finally has a website. Its cluttered but filled with character, just like the joint.