fort lauderdale – Mai-Kai: History and Mystery Book

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Mariano Licudine – “The Houdini of the Liquids”

July 27, 2017July 27, 2017 swanky 13 Comments cokctails, filipino, florida, fort lauderdale, Mai-Kai, mariano licudine, mixologist, tiki

Mariano Licudine didn’t get the coverage I wanted in the book. I just was too pressed for time. I hope

Mai-Kai Girls Staff

Ann Campbell – Mai-Kai Mystery Girl and Model

October 28, 2016October 28, 2016 swanky 0 Comments florida, fort lauderdale, oceanfront cavalier, wig model

I’ve been talking to Ann Campbell of many years and marveling at her memory and her life. She has her

Robert Thornton in an American Express Ad

January 24, 2016February 9, 2016 swanky 0 Comments american express, fort lauderdale, Mai-Kai, robert thornton, tiki

Mai-Kai owner Robert Thornton in an American Express ad in 1987.

Mai-Kai February 1959

December 23, 2015January 12, 2016 swanky 0 Comments 1959, fort lauderdale, Mai-Kai, photography, tiki, vintage

Recently found this image of the Mai-Kai in February 1959. What are the cars in this photo? What is that