Press Release: Beantown Sippin’ Safari (Nov. 2007)
Originally presented November, 2007
WHAT: The pioneers of the “hip and trendy” movement in the South End, Pho Republique, has done it once again, partnering with WAITIKI, a Boston-based band specializing in exotic tiki-tainment, “Beachbum Berry,” author and famous mixologist, and the legendary Brother Cleve, to create the “Beantown Sippin’ Safari.” This all-inclusive event will feature exotic cocktails, live music by WAITIKI, a photographic history of these tropical concoctions, free tiki schwag raffle prizes, free “Tiki Chow” or “dim sum apps ala Pho” from 6:30PM—8:30PM and many more surprises!
About The Presenters
“Beachbum” (Jeff) Berry is the author of Beachbum Berry’s Grog Log, which The New York Times hailed as the world’s first “serious tiki cocktail book” and US News & World Report dubbed “the island bar bible.” Jeff’s subsequent books on vintage drinks and cuisine, Intoxica!, Taboo Table, and Sippin’ Safari, have made him the toast of the global tiki bar revival. His original cocktail creations have been served at the Tabou Tiki Room in Berlin, the Lucky Tiki in Los Angeles, Commander’s Palace in Las Vegas, the Tiki Room in Stockholm, Pho Republique in Boston, Court Of Two Sisters and the Palace CafĂ© in New Orleans, and Forbidden Island by the San Francisco Bay. Jeff serves on the advisory board of The Museum of the American Cocktail.
WAITIKI - is a Boston based band specializing in “Exotic Tiki-tainment from Polynesia and Beyond.” Exotica is a style of music loosely defined as a mixture of jazz, Latin, and contemporary Asian sounds under a tropical umbrella; sometimes referred to as “tiki”, “jungle tiki,” “lounge,” or “Polynesian pop.” WAITIKI is one of only a handful of bands in the world that performs live exotica. They will be joined at this event by the sultry hips of their dancer, Countessa Vanessa.
Brother Cleve - Was at the forefront of the cocktail renaissance in the late ’80’s, mixing up Sidecars and Negronis for bewildered patrons expecting WooWoo’s and Sex on the Beach. Performing with the group Combustible Edison and as a DJ, he heralded the Lounge sound across the globe. For this special event, Cleve will be programming the exotic tropical background music for your pleasure. MySpace.com/brothercleve
WHERE: Pho Republique, 1415 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02116 (map) | P. 617-262-0005
WHEN: November 18, 2007 6:00PM — 1:00AM
About the venue
Pho Republique is an award-winning French, Pan-Asian inspired restaurant and lounge in Boston’s South End. Open seven days a week from 5:30PM—1:00AM, Pho Republique is the perfect destination for after work gatherings, dinner, late night dining, cocktails and private functions. Reservations are recommended. Pho Republique is located at 1415 Washington Street, Boston, MA. Phone: 617-262-0005, Web: www.phorepublique.net