![]() The Hukilau (right) with the Black Magic (left) and the Mutiny in April 2012. ![]() It’s one of the more accessible strong drinks and worthy of inclusion on the iconic menu. Like an ugly stepchild, The Hukilau cocktail at The Mai-Kai is often shunned in favor of its more glamorous siblings. ![]() Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide | Latest news on the annual Hukilau event See below: Our Hukilau review | Tribute recipes UPDATED (Atomic Grog photos)Ĭontinue reading “Recipes: Exotic cocktails at Altered State Tattoo’s 20th anniversary party” Hurricane Hayward mixes up the Altered State Zombie and Mai Ta-IPA during Altered State Tattoo’s 20th anniversary party. Pooch) at the creative gastropub Sweetwater in Boynton Beach. Hayward and I also often join Mike and Stacy (Mrs. Nowadays, we typically meet up for cocktails at The Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale, sharing our affinity for Tiki culture and exotic libations. A seemingly imposing figure, Pooch is actually a gentle giant, literally and figuratively. Not only is Pooch a major talent in the lowbrow and tattoo art worlds, he’s one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet. I even traveled to his 2005 gallery shows in Seattle and Los Angeles. Needless to say, I’m a huge fan of his work. Pooch painted a boomerang table that hangs behind the bar and also gave me this rare Tiki piece he painted. Full disclosure: The Atomic Grog home bar and surrounding walls feature a half-dozen Pooch prints, including Franken Tiki Island. The artist’s eye-popping surrealist work includes many exotic images, including Polynesian Tikis, Day of the Dead, and his own unique take on roller coasters. Many guests enjoyed cake, while Dwyer was a two-fisted drinker of Atomic Grog cocktails. A lowbrow art career soon followed, with Pooch’s paintings shown at gallery shows from Los Angeles to Seattle to New York City.Īltered State Tattoo 20th anniversary party at Respectable Street: Kenny 5 (left), Pooch and JC Dwyer kick out the jams with Ferocious Stones. ![]() Pooch quickly became an in-demand tattooist, showcasing his highly original work in national magazines and building a loyal following. His talent as an artist (and musician) was always evident, with much of his early work centered around his acclaimed hardcore metal band Raped Ape. Pooch opened his modest shop in August 1996 in Lake Worth, funneling his creative energy into a new career as a small business owner. The Atomic Grog pop-up bar was featured on the back patio along with food by chef Corey Hall. Respectable Street in downtown West Palm Beach hosted the private bash, which also included a rare performance by Pooch’s hard-rocking band, Ferocious Stones a lowbrow art marketplace featuring Altered State artists and a DJ keeping the eclectic tunes flowing during the three-hour party. Mike “Pooch” Pucciarelli gets festive at the party marking the 20th anniversary of his Altered State Tattoo shop. See recipes below: Altered State Zombie | Mai Ta-IPA 27 for special guests of artist Mike “Pooch” Pucciarelli at the 20th anniversary party for Altered State Tattoo, the South Florida shop that has gained him a worldwide following for his highly creative ink. The Atomic Grog had the distinct pleasure of serving up cocktails on Aug. ![]()
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