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Originally Posted by
MakaKiller
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Not one to spread rumors but was I informed that Sandra mama from Vegas is taking over at Camelot bringing a few of her loyal ladies with her. Nicky mama from Spotlite purchased the lease at Platinum and will renovate / reopen in Feb. Mama from Wave will be joining forces at Vegas. Keiko mama returns to Honu in May. The beat goes on, at least for now.
Michelle Mama from Wave going to Vegas? Wow.
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Sign of the times
Originally Posted by
MushiBoy
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Right now, most of the bars are relying on the older customers since the young folks do not really like the Korean Bar scenes. When the older folks die out, it will mean the end of a long, good era. It was good while it lasted. Enjoy your time now before it is too late.
Demise of the KB industry is multifaceted. You're correct regarding the loss of clientele as it appears the younger generations have limited affinity / interest for the KB scene. Current KB customer base is aging, not as active and fading away (rip). The economy is worse for many in addition to inflation. Then there's the increased risk for and penalties from DUI enforcement. The quality and availability of staffing / KBGs has significantly declined over the years. It will be interesting to see what will take its place. I'm sure others share your interest in the decline of the KB industry. I'd give it another declining 5 years or so. Stay Safe this weekend Gentlemen.
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Kalihi bars
What's a good spot for action? I never did try. What's the damage?
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Musical chairs
Originally Posted by
BeaverLiquor
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I haven't been in Green Tee recently, but I was in another KB over the weekend and I heard one of the bar girls mention that GT was changing name. She didn't know what the new name was going to be, or any other details.
Not one to spread rumors but was I informed that Sandra mama from Vegas is taking over at Camelot bringing a few of her loyal ladies with her. Nicky mama from Spotlite purchased the lease at Platinum and will renovate / reopen in Feb. Mama from Wave will be joining forces at Vegas. Keiko mama returns to Honu in May. The beat goes on, at least for now.
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Originally Posted by
MushiBoy
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Right now, most of the bars are relying on the older customers since the young folks do not really like the Korean Bar scenes. When the older folks die out, it will mean the end of a long, good era. It was good while it lasted. Enjoy your time now before it is too late.
I have to agree that the older guys like me really enjoyed the "Good old days". There were more than 100 bars on Oahu in the mid to late 70's. Night clubs open till 4 am, KB, Viet, Japanese bars, great free pupu's, cheap food and drink. Mama used to serve us free food, sashimi etc. Bars had lots of young good looking girls. Since legal drink age went up and lots of DUI check points and aged out customers and woman bars are a dying business, it's like the cycle of live. Business environments changeover time I will enjoy it as much as I can. Woman have passed away, quit, moved away and or retired.
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It Look Like Most of the Korean Bars in Kalihi are Closing in the Next 5-7 Years
Originally Posted by
Blacks
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The Rail project and redevelopment of Kalihi will put an end to many bars in Kalihi. Bishops Estate owns huge plots of land in Kalihi including the entire Dillingham to and King Street block from The Canal to the hosing areas. Most of Kou and Kokea will be demolished and Muli unit housing and businesses will be built. I'd say about 10 to 14 bars will be closed within 5 years.
Right now, most of the bars are relying on the older customers since the young folks do not really like the Korean Bar scenes. When the older folks die out, it will mean the end of a long, good era. It was good while it lasted. Enjoy your time now before it is too late.
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End of Hostess Bars
Originally Posted by
BellYupToTheBa
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Heard that Sandy Mama is trying to sell her master lease, two years left before redevelopment of the site.
The Rail project and redevelopment of Kalihi will put an end to many bars in Kalihi. Bishops Estate owns huge plots of land in Kalihi including the entire Dillingham to and King Street block from The Canal to the hosing areas. Most of Kou and Kokea will be demolished and Muli unit housing and businesses will be built. I'd say about 10 to 14 bars will be closed within 5 years.
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Gt
I haven't been in Green Tee recently, but I was in another KB over the weekend and I heard one of the bar girls mention that GT was changing name. She didn't know what the new name was going to be, or any other details.
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Any truth to the rumor that Green Tea is changing owners?
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Gt
Originally Posted by
Jj6969
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Any truth to the rumor that Green Tea is changing owners?
Heard that Sandy Mama is trying to sell her master lease, two years left before redevelopment of the site.
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Gt
Any truth to the rumor that Green Tea is changing owners?
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Christmas Kalihi bar recon
Open bars.
Lucky Honu, Five-0, Green Tee, 1010, Platinum, 904, Kalihi Station and Emerald City.
Have fun.
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Originally Posted by
JanFortifore
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Bumping my own post from April to see if anyone has any recommendations. Cousins and friends are in town for the holidays, so we hope to treat them with something to look at while they eat their loco mocos.
We took family to The Social at South Shore Market in Ward Village last night.
https://www.instagram.com/TheSocialHnl/ Not bad women hostesses, but nothing like the good 'ole days!
Happy hunting during the holidays!
850 has the cute ones but harder to get takeout. Onyx is more a late night drinkie bar but has talent and many are on seeking.
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Eye candy bars
Originally Posted by
JanFortifore
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I was just thinking about this subject recently. Where are bars with the
hot local chicks working? Used to have that restaurant on the corner of Ward Ave and Halekauwila St. When they closed down, the kitchen and staff moved to Home Bar on Kalakaua Ave. Please share your favorite spots!
Recently, my boy Pete and I went to eight50 whisky bar in Pearl City
https://www.instagram.com/eight50hi/ We were impressed with the staff working. Young, professional liquor slingers. Classy women, but knew what the nearly all-male clientele wanted (wearing low-cut tank tops and tight jeans).
Bumping my own post from April to see if anyone has any recommendations. Cousins and friends are in town for the holidays, so we hope to treat them with something to look at while they eat their loco mocos.
We took family to The Social at South Shore Market in Ward Village last night. https://www.instagram.com/TheSocialHnl/ Not bad women hostesses, but nothing like the good 'ole days!
Happy hunting during the holidays!
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Originally Posted by
MakaKiller;
Trip into a few Kalihi bars. Bars full for MNF but empty out shortly thereafter. 5-0 was slow. Few bros singing but the feedback was awful. Lilac was even slower. GT has a few older ladies but none that I'd buy a drink for. Honu has the best assortment of kbgs pros but still limited. It was by far the busiest kb in the Waiakamilo complex. 1010 & Golden Tree were both empty. Many of the kbs have started selling Super Bowl blocks. Go and make your cash donation. Stay Safe Gentlemen.
Almost decided to go out last night, but decided to stay home. Looks like you stayed out late last night.
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Kalihi rounding
Trip into a few Kalihi bars. Bars full for MNF but empty out shortly thereafter. 5-0 was slow. Few bros singing but the feedback was awful. Lilac was even slower. GT has a few older ladies but none that I'd buy a drink for. Honu has the best assortment of kbgs pros but still limited. It was by far the busiest kb in the Waiakamilo complex. 1010 & Golden Tree were both empty. Many of the kbs have started selling Super Bowl blocks. Go and make your cash donation. Stay Safe Gentlemen.