This guy has built over 47 public tiki bars [Ben Zombie]

My old buddy, Bamboo Ben, was able to finally make time to swing by the Breezeway. We've been trying to film an episode since the creation of this show, but he's seriously ALWAYS on the road building tiki bars.
Somebody recently said, 'I don't watch Spike's show because I don't drink.' That person is a big figure in the tiki scene... and I think this episode is a great example of a reason TO watch, even if you don't drink. Besides the spectacle of Ben and I getting loopy off of ONE cocktail (and some free-poured rum), there's a ton of tiki history discussed in this episode. Good stuff if you're into this world.
Anyway, I hope you dig it... And if you feel the same way that I do about this show, please consider sharing it.
Aloha!
To make the the drink in the video you will need:
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3/4 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
1/2 oz Don's Mix (two parts white grapefruit juice to one part cinnamon-infused sugar syrup)
1/2 oz falernum
1/4 oz grenadine
1 dash St George absinthe
1 dash Angostura bitters
2 oz Ron Zacapa 23
1 oz Worthy Park 108
1 oz Lemonhart 151
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Mix for 8 seconds and pour into a 14oz zombie glass.
Garnish with mint and Luxardo cherry
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[@bambooben1]

This was a blast! Thank y’all for tuning in. I’ve known Spike for many moons. His talents are endless! We both had long work days before shooting and ( Many) drinks while filming. It IS a cocktail show right? 🤣🤪🍹🤟🗿🤙. I think he has more in the future planned. Tiki Tiki everyone!! MAhalos! BB

[@KenRuzic]

Ben needs at least an episode every 6 months! Classic!

[@darrenandtinasale1502]

Bamboo Ben has the coolest job ever! Definitely need another episode to hear about the new Vegas Tiki bar!!

[@edwardburke4027]

I enjoyed the cartoon at the end; a fun little Easter egg!

[@tommygallucci]

These are my favorite kind of episodes. A cool, down-to-earth guest; a taste of tiki history; good banter. Nice work, Spike.

[@georgetellado1401]

Ok..this episode…this is classic Spike, this is what makes the show great 👍; an incredible guest, Spike’s knack for keeping the flow going; the humor, the history, Spike’s editing; this is what the Breezeway Cocktail hour is all about…thank you Spike 👏👍🤙

[@Nebrunner89]

I've seen every single bit you've done and this may be the BEST. Ben is incredible. Get him back ASAP and tell some more stories. And most of important of all - we NEED to see that Building Paradise episode, did a search but could not find anything. Stop holding out on us, post the link!

[@nickmorton8998]

Another episode of Ben talking tiki history and Eli would be amazing! 🤙

[@suzannecampbell9353]

What a rad episode!! Loved the outtakes

[@scootpdx5365]

I love love love ❤️ the ending surprise!

[@cfunch]

Oh man what a great episode spike. Tiki toms is such a fantastic location. It's on the regular circuit for me....

[@lancecox8084]

Ben's got a cartoon!

[@cjdesign5700]

Great one from 2 og's

[@mikeblitzen]

spike, the correct mix is 50/50 diesel and used motor oil. makes a beautiful waterproof stain. ill send you a pic of my latest carved moai.

[@itsjackbandit]

That Trader Mort's tiki is so rad. Full on alternative, love it.

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

It really is!

[@ohvanni2633]

Two modern day tiki legends!

[@mbro76]

I’ve been to Hugman’s Oasis a few times. There are a lot of skulls there. It’s one of my favorite places on the Riverwalk.

[@spacini]

Been to Tiki Tom's a few times before it was 'fixed'. Sounds like I'll have to make a trip back to Walnut Creek. (which, by the way is 10 minutes north of Danville, Ca, up highway 680.)

[@eatmusic16]

Great episode as always! Thanks Spike!

[@RGM79Pilot]

I'm a "tiki novice" and just watching this show inspires me to create my own tiki bar nook. Could you do a video on how to find/identify/build decor?

[@billbrydon3725]

Another foray into Tiki History with Spike "Studs Terkel" Marble.

[@edwardburke4027]

Great episode Spike and Ben! Cool to hear about stories of “behind the scenes” Tiki bar life.

[@joynd]

Great episode!

[@joynd]

The out takes lol

[@chrish9698]

Another wonderful video and it really is great to be able to see so many of Ben’s past creations. If only I could beckon him up to work on a Tiki bar here in the Great White North. 😁

[@gregsoucie]

Such a great episode. Ben, you're a legend. Spike, your production values continue to just climb. Awesome job man. Really enjoy it and appreciate the work you put in. Anytime you want to visit Toronto, you've got a place to stay close to the city and we'll take you where you'd want to go. Aloha and Mahalo. .

[@thomasreaves302]

Ben catching a buzz,droppin' a "F" bomb!!!

[@jlreger]

Great one! Another of fun.

[@RichArtLove]

Good Times!

[@cfunch]

Nice!!!

[@TackleFork]

Love tiki toms have the puffer fish drink..

[@mikeblitzen]

whats wrong with 3 dollar shots? sounds delicious!

[@doubleT84]

1:15 I learned just a few days ago: Sometimes you have to go through your cliche ideas first to come to the best idea.

[@TheMatthewcota]

I think the first time I saw Ben's name was at the Jan & Dean’s Tiki Lounge in the Ruby's on the Huntington Beach pier. Wonder what happened or will happen to all the stuff there.

[@carlsprout7903]

Thanks!

[@KenWallaceFilms]

Terrific episode, Spike! Ben is a legend. Planning to visit Tiki Tom's next week and now I have to order the Ben Zombie!

[@AdorabellaChristina]

LOVED this episode! Bamboo Ben is a LEGEND. You two together are dangerous!

[@smokeytiki3185]

Really interesting video, Spike! I've heard Bamboo Ben's name a bizillion times, and of course know his work, but have never seen what he looks like. Please have him on again to talk more about his grandfather! I sort of miss your hanging foliage getting in your tall guest's way.

[@prof_Rexdart6]

Great episode! Ben is one of my fave people on Earth! Mahalo!

[@collintwyman3132]

Ben is the best. Got 2 of the tiki farm anniversary shelves he made for that gallery show and a mini bar by him. Ben is like the Ramones of tiki, solid all the way through.

[@michaelgurvitz9310]

Hi Spike great guest. You need something red tiki-wise to balance the blue on your back shelf. Regards to your beautiful band and thanks for the knowledge. ❤

[@ErikWaiss]

If Bamboo Ben had a "how to" series for home bar construction I would burn a hole in my paypal account...

[@edwardburke4027]

Spike, what do you think about skulls?💀💀💀

[@bambooben1]

🤣🤣🤣👌💀💀‼️

[@KUSTOM-ms9tj]

Aloha! 🌺

[@arriano99]

A bunch of years ago Ben had a contest to name a bar in his shop. I entered Hale 'Ohe (House of Bamboo in Hawaiian) and won! Got a Bamboo Ben t-shirt and sticker, which was pretty cool, as well as coupon for a free beer at the bar, but never got around to visiting before he closed it down.

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

We had some good times at his Shop!

[@MissTEO1]

Ben is a great guest. I hope you two haoles make another episode together soon.

[@peter_bazinet]

If I had the ready cash, I'd definitely have a home tiki bar!!!!!

[@carlsprout7903]

Love the show

[@nightgown]

🤘🤘🤘

[@chriscurtis7254]

I can't see ever being a guest on the show.....but what would it take to just hang out and drink with the guest before the show? Ben made it sound like just as much fun! 😄

[@johnnymetallica1039]

After your live events… fade to black only to have Panties appear at the empty set/bar

[@davidgulick6517]

Just wondering if all 47 are still open? Or how many are

[@bambooben1]

Maybe I can answer next time. 🤟🤟

[@surfersteve808]

Aloha Brah! Where you get your tapa print aloha shirt?? That one is fire!!!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Almost all of my shirts are vintage. You just gotta hunt!

[@spudsurf8532]

TRAK

[@Gabrielthielen]

Does anyone know where to find the episodes of building paradise? Google is letting me down 😂

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

I believe there was only a trailer made, it never went into production.

[@bambooben2024]

What Spike said 🤪🍹🗿‼️🤙🤙

[@H20Spy]

lol @ 34:00

[@captainfyeah]

when are you gonna get tiki diablo on here?

[@williamfranke1009]

Over 47 … so 48?

[@elydonkey]

🌺🌋⚡️🌈🍒

[@MichaelJames-lz7ni]

Having been to tiki bars in both San Diego and Hawaii, classic and modern, what I find lacking in many is the connection to "Polynesian culture" in both food and decor. Tiki aficionados play fast-n-loose with an ancient RELIGION they know nothing about, and nobody is providing any education. Old-school Tiki bars were America's first serious adventure into Chinese and South-Asian cuisine.....half the bars I've been-to don't even serve food, and the ones that do offer things like wings and french-fries. Pathetic. Drink-craft is VERY robust, more bars should partner with mug-makers.

[@collintwyman3132]

Lighten up Michael, sheesh