Wow! So much detail and work in this bar. Probably not even noticed by average person, but highlighting it and hearing the back stories brings a new level of appreciation. Awesome episode Spike!
I know what you mean, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Michigan… places that I thought I’d never go, but places that have some of the greatest tiki bars in the world.
WOW! Another awesome bar out of my reach here in Australia. However, I make it up with the quantity of PNG artifacts that are within my reach. Next to Māori, artworks and carvings from Papua New Guinea and Melanesia predominately make up my collection for my home and bar. Melanesia is the home of some fantastic and skillful Carvers. Aloha
Dude! This video is epic! All through it I was saying to myself l: “ don’t get jealous…….don’t get jealous……..”. I’ve gotta get to The Inferno Room and MakaHiki sometime.
Really appreciate these deep dives into the fabulous tick bars across the country. Now I can add this to my "don't miss it" list when I'm anywhere near Indy again. Your review of Tiki Tatsuya in Austin was the reason I made sure my friends and I went even if it meant a 40 minute drive into downtown in heavy rain to get there - and it was so worth it!
Amazing Job Spike! This episode is why you’re the best at this, showing the true passion that goes into a project like the Inferno Room! Also, I’m looking for a retiring PNG professor if any of yall have any leads.
The Inferno Room is a fun spot! I was out in Indi this past June and had to make a visit. I was initially a little worried when I walked in an saw an electronic ad for chili dogs over the bar 😅 But the decorations, ambiance, drinks and service were excellent and I got my brother and his wife who live nearby to finally visit a tiki bar!
believe me, we debated A LOT whether or not to put them up. We had a need for something that could communicate upcoming pop-ups, events, new drinks, food specials, etc. But... we'd purposely hidden ALL technology so those screens would be a big departure. We ultimately decided that we could disguise them and seamlessly blend them into everything around them. Still haven't had time to frame them in bamboo, but that is the next step.
@@ejrudisell Don't get me wrong; the entire place was perfect. It just made me scratch my head for a moment when I walked in, but I LOVED the experience and can't wait to visit back in Indy to make another visit!
Thank you for coming back to shoot this video, to join us at Makahiki, and enjoy such a magical place 😁and I'll still buy you another crappy beer next time
The sommelier to tiki pipeline is a real thing? I’m sure Mr. Coy is at least a level or two above me, but wine and tiki seriously feel two worlds apart. That being said, fine taste and an appreciation for history are shared by both.
it's a thing. Myself and Chris Coy were wine geeks long before rum or cocktails. The now-closed restaurant that he referred to where Chris was the GM and Wine Director was called Black Market. At the time Chris was running the program we had over 350 bottles on the list. Heavily focused on old-world. And loved the eccentric stuff that hardly anyone pays attention to but should (i.e. Chateau Musar).
@@BreezewayCocktailHoursame tour management company. jackman was on his broadway hits tour when we were asked to build a mini-inferno room backstage for the cast and crew. Same with Bieber, but different event. Also have done Timberlake. The production team was run by tikiphiles, Dan McGee, Kane McGee, and Josh Plotkin.
You did a great job with this episode! Really cool to see what it looked like before and what it's turned into. I really do love the Inferno Room even more now. I'm already jonesing for next year's Makahiki.🙂🤙🏼🧉🌴🗿💀
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Wow! So much detail and work in this bar. Probably not even noticed by average person, but highlighting it and hearing the back stories brings a new level of appreciation. Awesome episode Spike!
Yeah, once you in it during service time, I think a lot of it gets missed, but you’re never at a loss for things to look at in there.
Moving to Indy in 2 weeks. Super pumped to finally check this place out.
The best. It was great meeting you. See you next year!
...and suddenly Indianapolis was on my bucketlist!!. Great tour Spike. I enjoyed the whole shebang.
I know what you mean, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Michigan… places that I thought I’d never go, but places that have some of the greatest tiki bars in the world.
Sweet episode!
Another good reason to re-visit Indianapolis.
Killer episode! Love the longer form episodes when we can get them! Well done.
Thanks, Matt!
Love the bar owners philosophy of quality over quantity.
WOW! Another awesome bar out of my reach here in Australia. However, I make it up with the quantity of PNG artifacts that are within my reach. Next to Māori, artworks and carvings from Papua New Guinea and Melanesia predominately make up my collection for my home and bar. Melanesia is the home of some fantastic and skillful Carvers. Aloha
Very cool!
Dude! This video is epic! All through it I was saying to myself l: “ don’t get jealous…….don’t get jealous……..”. I’ve gotta get to The Inferno Room and MakaHiki sometime.
Haha… I know what you mean
This was such a cool tour - i was mesmerized by the whole experience
An excellent show. So creative!
Thank you very much!
My favorite tiki bar in Indianapolis. You’ll have to stop in and see the home bar next year and not stay out so late😂
😂
Really appreciate these deep dives into the fabulous tick bars across the country. Now I can add this to my "don't miss it" list when I'm anywhere near Indy again. Your review of Tiki Tatsuya in Austin was the reason I made sure my friends and I went even if it meant a 40 minute drive into downtown in heavy rain to get there - and it was so worth it!
Love to hear that 🙌
Amazing Job Spike! This episode is why you’re the best at this, showing the true passion that goes into a project like the Inferno Room! Also, I’m looking for a retiring PNG professor if any of yall have any leads.
😂 we’re ALL looking for a retiring PNG professor now!
Great episode! We went there last year and can't wait to go back!
Your guest looks like Holden Westland's twin brother. Great episode!
That skull rack is bad-ass!
Was there in Sept. a must see in Indy. Will not disappoint.
The Inferno Room is a fun spot! I was out in Indi this past June and had to make a visit. I was initially a little worried when I walked in an saw an electronic ad for chili dogs over the bar 😅 But the decorations, ambiance, drinks and service were excellent and I got my brother and his wife who live nearby to finally visit a tiki bar!
believe me, we debated A LOT whether or not to put them up. We had a need for something that could communicate upcoming pop-ups, events, new drinks, food specials, etc. But... we'd purposely hidden ALL technology so those screens would be a big departure. We ultimately decided that we could disguise them and seamlessly blend them into everything around them. Still haven't had time to frame them in bamboo, but that is the next step.
@@ejrudisell Don't get me wrong; the entire place was perfect. It just made me scratch my head for a moment when I walked in, but I LOVED the experience and can't wait to visit back in Indy to make another visit!
Great video of our local tiki bar. Thanks for doing this.
Glad you enjoyed it,
Oh, a place I've actually been!
Thank you for coming back to shoot this video, to join us at Makahiki, and enjoy such a magical place 😁and I'll still buy you another crappy beer next time
Awsome Awsome Awsome! I think it would take A day or 2 just to absorb all the place has to offer Aloha
The sommelier to tiki pipeline is a real thing? I’m sure Mr. Coy is at least a level or two above me, but wine and tiki seriously feel two worlds apart. That being said, fine taste and an appreciation for history are shared by both.
it's a thing. Myself and Chris Coy were wine geeks long before rum or cocktails. The now-closed restaurant that he referred to where Chris was the GM and Wine Director was called Black Market. At the time Chris was running the program we had over 350 bottles on the list. Heavily focused on old-world. And loved the eccentric stuff that hardly anyone pays attention to but should (i.e. Chateau Musar).
what did hugh jackman have to do with justin beiber? they were on tour together?
😂 yeah, I don’t know??
@@BreezewayCocktailHoursame tour management company. jackman was on his broadway hits tour when we were asked to build a mini-inferno room backstage for the cast and crew. Same with Bieber, but different event. Also have done Timberlake. The production team was run by tikiphiles, Dan McGee, Kane McGee, and Josh Plotkin.
50:39 😂
How long did the construction take before the grand opening? Looks intense!
That’s a great question
Over a year. Small team of friends and one professional woodworker.
HA! Someone left a log in the bathroom !!!!!!
Drag Justin Scarred out to the Inferno Room next time!
I don't like the dark side. My light saver is blue.
Lol
You did a great job with this episode! Really cool to see what it looked like before and what it's turned into. I really do love the Inferno Room even more now.
I'm already jonesing for next year's Makahiki.🙂🤙🏼🧉🌴🗿💀
Thanks, dude!
I want giant png mask