EP #60: Tiki Bar History & More with Tim Harnett of Tiki Underground

Cocktails are having a moment...and the more complex and crafted the better. We're so lucky to have some excellent bars and craft bartenders in Northeast Ohio.  Tim Harnett is one of them. He has a particular area of expertise—he's a Tiki Ambassador for Tiki Underground, now located in Cuyahoga Falls, and an author of No Beard or Bowtie Required, Cocktails for the Craft-Curious. Tiki has an interesting history, influenced by the rum runners, prohibition and even wartime. Some aspects of it are viewed as controversial. Tim has a lot of respect for the cultures that inspired the creation of the tiki bar. He shares tiki origins, how he got hooked and gives us some ideas of all things contained in those super strong drinks. You'll want to check this place out for sure! This episode is sponsored by Chef Douglas Katz, The Kimpton Schofield Hotel, and Cookin' Genie.