Columbus Neighborhoods: Web Exclusive - Kahiki Collection

Our adventures take us to all kinds of interesting places - like a basement tiki bar! When we put out a call for Kahiki photos, viewer Doug Motz told us about his collection of memorabilia from the beloved Columbus restaurant of years past. Curious Cbus editor Michael De Bonis takes us on a tiki tour through the collection. Learn more about the history of the Kahiki: wosu.pm/2TOLe09

[@raytune42]

My very generous aunt Clara used to take me to this restaurant many many times. I was around 13 to 15 years old. I was a very creative kid and took in every detail of the experience. Later in life I became an architect and to this day, I feel that the restaurant had an impact on me. Now that I’m older, if I close my eyes, I can remember almost every detail as if I am building an architectural model in my head. I would happily be a part of reconstructing the next vision and interpretation of a new Kahiki. Those who had a hand in destroying it, should definitely play a major role in its reconstruction. Keep the idea alive. You never know when you plant a seed, what will become of it

[@jacketstime]

I would love to see someone design a recreation or a modern adaptation of the original Kahiki! That would be incredible.

[@BigDaddysBearCave]

Looks amazing 👍👍👍👍 love your bar. Digging all of this so much 🍹🌴🗿😎👍

[@baritonebynight]

Wow. I thought I had a nice Kahiki collection........

[@kkevinypastor]