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The Kahiki restaurant was established at the height of popularity for tiki culture in the United States. Its owners, Bill Sapp and Lee Henry, had operated a bar nearby, the Grass Shack. The Polynesian-themed bar was frequented by World War II veterans in the 1950s. It was destroyed in a fire, prompting creation of the Kahiki Supper Club. [3]
The logo is a blue moai which resembles the large fireplace at the now demolished Kahiki Supper Club in Columbus, Ohio. The forehead of the Moai is stamped with MMV to mark the founding of the Order in 2005. The blue moai protects a lit flame which serves as a reminder of lost landmarks like the Kahiki Supper Club. [8]
One prominent event took place at the Kahiki Supper Club in 1975, called the "Kahiki Incident", when two African American couples disputed charges on their restaurant bill. Amid a talk with management, police became involved and a physical altercation took place.
The 16-foot moai head once spouted fire from its perch outside the beloved Polynesian restaurant. Now it needs a lot of work to bring it back to life.
More: Moai statue from Columbus' legendary Kahiki Supper Club may see new life with restoration. Brio Italian Grille. 1500 POLARIS PARKWAY,, POLARIS; 3993 EASTON STATION, EASTON TOWN CENTER.
More: Moai statue from Columbus' legendary Kahiki Supper Club may see new life with restoration This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus places events attractions in ...
The Kahiki Supper Club (built in 1961, demolished in 2000) was located at 3583 East Broad Street This is an image of a place or building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States of America .
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