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Mai-Kai: History and Mystery Book

History & Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant

1977 Mai-Kai Calendar Girls

1977 Mai-Kai Calendar

December 1976

Mireille - Miss January 1977 — Mireille – Miss January 1977

10 year veterans

Bob Thornton and Kern Mattie Sr., up front. Tommy Eng is the chef on the left. He was brought from Don the Beachcomber’s in Chicago along with Andy Tonata, the Head Maitre D’ in the black jacket on the right, Mariano Licudine on his left. Angel Vega, in the red jacket in the center is still there to this day.

Pat - Miss February 1977 — Pat – Miss February 1977

Meat in the Chinese ovens

Tuai - Miss March 1977 — Tuai – Miss March 1977

Cocktails of the Mai-Kai

Karen - Miss April 1977 — Karen – Miss April 1977

Andree - Miss May 1977 — Andree – Miss May 1977

Marla - Miss June 1977 — Marla – Miss June 1977

Pu-Pus

Kainoa - Miss July 1977 — Kainoa – Miss July 1977

Ginger - Miss August 1977 — Ginger – Miss August 1977

Back bar with Head Mixologist Mariano Licudine and Sepharino

Gift Shop

Carol - Miss September 1977 — Carol – Miss September 1977

Hisako - Miss October 1977 — Hisako – Miss October 1977

Founding crew Andy, Tommy and Mariano

Susan - Miss November 1977 — Susan – Miss November 1977

Diane - Miss December 1977 — Diane – Miss December 1977

Mystery Girl