Mai-Kai: History and Mystery Book

Mai-Kai: History and Mystery Book

History & Mystery of The Iconic Tiki Restaurant

1977 Mai-Kai Calendar Girls

1977 Mai-Kai Calendar
1977 Mai-Kai Calendar
December 1976
December 1976
Mireille - Miss January 1977
Mireille – Miss January 1977
10 year veterans
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
Meat in the Chinese ovens
Tuai - Miss March 1977
Tuai – Miss March 1977
Cocktails of the Mai-Kai
Cocktails of the Mai-Kai
Karen - Miss April 1977
Karen – Miss April 1977

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Andree - Miss May 1977
Andree – Miss May 1977

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Marla - Miss June 1977
Marla – Miss June 1977
Pu-Pus
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
Back bar with Head Mixologist Mariano Licudine and Sepharino
Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Carol - Miss September 1977
Carol – Miss September 1977

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Hisako - Miss October 1977
Hisako – Miss October 1977
Founding crew Andy, Tommy and Mariano
Founding crew Andy, Tommy and Mariano
Susan - Miss November 1977
Susan – Miss November 1977
Diane - Miss December 1977
Diane – Miss December 1977
Mystery Girl
Mystery Girl