The Kung-Fu Tiki Mai Tai has become a Friday ritual for me (well, the last two Friday nights I've been in town, at least). We have a restaurant just a few blocks away from us called Kitsch'n. We had basically avoided the joint because of one mediocre meal and the fact that Rachael Ray recommends it. I just can't trust someone who uses words like, "yum-o" and "delish." (In fact, I cringe just typing them.)
But ANYWAY, we moved even closer to the restaurant when we bought this house, so we decided to give it another try, and I just love it. First of all, it is perfect for children. Kids meals are very varied, and come in a totally cool, retro metal lunchbox. You can also have the kitchen mix peas or broccoli INTO the meal, which is a nice feature. Adult food is also quite good (our first visit must have been a fluke). I have a hard time ordering anything other than the Fried Chicken, but the Beef Stroganoff also rocks, and Michael has even enjoyed more gourmet fare, like Tilapia in a White Wine Sauce.
It's just a great place to eat with kids without losing sanity. Everyone can be kept entertained with the board games piled high on the shelves, and adults can drink away the screaming and whining with drinks like the Kung-Fu Tiki Mai Tai (or a Daquiri made with Tang, but I haven't yet been so bold as to try that).
What a great spot! I love the Green Eggs and Ham. There's also a couple groovy gift shops right across the street too. :)
Posted by: Amy at Fannfare | Saturday, July 07, 2007 at 09:50 AM
It sounds like a great place; wish we had something like it near us.
I share your distaste for RR's cutesy little words. And I'd just like to add, how hard is it to say the words "extra virgin olive oil?" How much longer does that take than the initials?
Posted by: Becki | Monday, July 09, 2007 at 08:43 PM
So what is in the Kung Fu Tiki Mai Tai-- I want to make them! Just love the name??
Posted by: m | Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 01:06 PM
Yeah! What is in the Kung Fu Tiki Mai Tai. Do you have a link
Posted by: Michelle Steffes | Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 06:00 PM
Wow, that place sounds perfect—the comfort foods, the kid friendliness, the drinks. I'd be all about a Kung Fu Tiki Mai Tai. Do share the ingredients when you get a chance.
Instead I'm "settling" tonight for a crispy cold glass of Trader Joe's prosecco (drinkable for a $6.99 bottle) with a shot of blackberry crush juice. It's making do. :)
- Lea / QSMama
P.S.--Love the site.
Posted by: QSMama / Lea | Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 07:25 PM
Wow, that place sounds perfect—the comfort foods, the kid friendliness, the drinks. I'd be all about a Kung Fu Tiki Mai Tai. Do share the ingredients when you get a chance.
Instead I'm "settling" tonight for a crispy cold glass of Trader Joe's prosecco (drinkable for a $6.99 bottle) with a shot of blackberry crush juice. It's making do. :)
- Lea / QSMama
P.S.--Love the site.
Posted by: QSMama / Lea | Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 07:26 PM