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Forbidden Island

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About Me

deep within the steamy jungles of the remote island of alameda, there lies a refuge like no other... a shelter from the chaos of the modern world, an exotic hideaway right in your own back yard.prepare to drop anchor at...Welcome to Forbidden Island, Alameda's first and only tiki lounge.Located in the heart of Alameda's historic Bay Station Shopping District, Forbidden Island proudly serves a wide array of classic and contemporary gourmet cocktails, served in an exotic & fun tropical atmosphere.

My Interests

Delicious drinks, great friends, and making memories in a relaxing, exotic environment.
Waterfalls, bamboo, lush greenery
Music -- but not played so loudly you can't carry on a conversation
FRESH MINT!
Premium Rums and fresh Juices!!
Pro-Alameda in every wayforbiddenislandalameda.com
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I'd like to meet:

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Music:

Exotica -- Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, Les Baxer, Robert Drasnin...
Standards -- Frank, Dean, Sammy...
Anything from the mid-'60s or earlier

Movies:

Kon-Tiki!
Blue Hawaii
Paradise, Hawaiian Style

Television:

Hawaiian Eye, Hawaii 5-0, the Brady Bunch, Gilligan's Island

Books:

The Book of Tiki, Tiki Road Trip, Tiki Quest, Kon-Tiki, Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide, Elvis in Hawaii

Heroes:

Bob Bryant, Donn Beach, Victor Bergeron

My Blog

Halloween Party at Forbidden Island

Aloha!!Join us on Fright night next Wednesday, for an evening of thrills and chills, as we host our annual Halloween Bash.Frequent Thrillville guest ROBERT SILVERMAN will be performing his therapeutic...
Posted by Forbidden Island on Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:59:00 PST

Surf and Cigars at Forbidden Island

Aloha!We've got a big Sunday ahead, starting with the monthly return of Rum & Cigars on the back patio. Come through the gate at 2:00pm and enjoy a fine smoke paired with a fine rum while you soak up...
Posted by Forbidden Island on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:20:00 PST

Much Mahalo to all!!

Much Mahalo to all for making our 1st year anniversary celebration so memorable.A HUGE cheers, especially, to all our My Space friends/bands who donated their time and energy to provide the perfect so...
Posted by Forbidden Island on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:28:00 PST

Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge One Year Anniversary

Aloha!!It is with great pleasure that we announce the details for our One Year Anniversary Party! Please read on!On Sunday, April 22nd, from 2pm until closing, Forbidden Island will offer live entert...
Posted by Forbidden Island on Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:28:00 PST

Swinging Lounge at Forbidden Island

Aloha!Don't miss guest DJs The Church of Sinatra TOMORROW, Feb. 28th at Forbidden Island. In their own words:Greetings Parishioners, The First Church of Sinatra is setting up an altar on The Island.....
Posted by Forbidden Island on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 11:46:00 PST

RumFest continues at FI

RUMFEST CONTINUES... FEBRUARY 22nd, 5PM: DON THE BEACHCOMBER'S 100TH BIRTHDAY PARTY! The Big Daddy of Tiki Bars will be there "in spirit" as FI's Cap'n Martin unleashes some very rare and special re...
Posted by Forbidden Island on Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:13:00 PST

Valentine's Day at FI

GIVE YOUR LOVED ONE A LEI THEY'LL NEVER FORGET!On Valentine's Day (that would be TOMORROW, Wednesday, February 14, for you last minute lovers) FI is throwing a swingin' shindig with beatnik bachelor D...
Posted by Forbidden Island on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:50:00 PST

Forbidden Island in today's SF Chronicle

"Love Potions for Two" by Camper EnglishDipping straws into a shared cocktail isn't the most romantic way to celebrate Valentine's Day, especially given the kitschy reputation of extra-large drinks. Y...
Posted by Forbidden Island on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 08:53:00 PST

DJ Jab at Forbidden Island- Every third Tuesday of the month!

Come hear the silky smooth sounds of Alameda's own The Jab, as he spins the night away at Forbidden Island every third Tuesday starting at 8pm.Expect a mix of lounge/exotica/rockabilly/garage and anyt...
Posted by Forbidden Island on Sat, 15 Jul 2006 06:55:00 PST