I’m having a Calgon moment and a bubble bath won’t cut it. I need something stronger.
What’s a girl to do when only a technicolor cocktail with an umbrella will suffice?
Follow the lead of generations of Californians and embrace Tiki culture, of course. That way, I can take an exotic getaway – just for a happy hour (or two) – and I don’t even have to leave the Gaslamp Quarter much less blow 1000 bucks on airfare to Tahiti.
So, I’m heading to Mister Tiki’s Mai Tai Lounge for their $5 on Fifth happy hour specials.
![Tiki Drinks at Mister Tiki's Mai Tai This is not the $5 drink. What are you crazy?](http://blog.sandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/MrTiki2.jpg)
Just five smackers will buy me my choice of fun island-inspired drinks like the Haole Mai Tai, Lilikoi Mojito or Coconut Kiss Martini. And, my guy – he’s not a big umbrella fan- can enjoy a large Sapporo for the same price.
Of course, the South Seas – like happy hour – are not just about the drinks.
![PuPus at Mister Tiki's Mai Tai Lounge PuPus...fun to say and fun to eat!](http://blog.sandiego.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/MrTiki3.jpg)
Mister Tiki’s deals cross over to the sushi bar where for five bucks you can choose from California, spicy tuna, spicy yellowtail, shrimp tempura or vegetarian rolls. And, $5 PuPu specials offer modern takes on Tiki fare with crispy shitake & goat cheese wontons, spiced chicken potstickers, chicken lettuce wraps, tempura baby shrimp and calamari fries.
It’s a proven fact, PuPus are far superior to appetizers in elevating one’s mood. And, tropical cocktails will make your happy hour happier than most other drinks.
Mister Tiki $5 on Fifth specials, Monday-Friday from 5-7 p.m.
Mai Tai, take me away!