'The Coconut Club' is a Los Angeles pop-up that combines a tiki-bar with traditional dinner theater. While tiki bars are usually associated with Hawaii, this underground event brings an element of the tropics to downtown LA.
The Coconut Club was created by chef Andy Windak, who wanted to go beyond the traditional restaurant experience to create "a whimsical culinary and mixology adventure inspired by the exotic flair of a Tiki bar." As a result, diners at the tiki-themed pop-up are treated to tropical decor and a theatrical performance that puts a modern twist on the concept of dinner theater. In addition to exotic cocktails, the pop-up also serves Hawaiian-dishes such as coconut bread with pineapple butter, five-spice carrot empanadas and Okinawa sweet potato chips.
The Coconut Club is part of a growing interest in experiential dining and events that combines food and live entertainment in unique ways.
Tiki-Themed Pop-Ups
'The Coconut Club' is a Theatrical Tiki-Themed Pop-Up Restaurant
Trend Themes
1. Experiential Dining - The Coconut Club represents the growing trend of experiential dining, where consumers seek unique food experiences combined with entertainment.
2. Tiki-themed Pop-ups - The Coconut Club showcases the trend of tiki-themed pop-ups, capturing the interest in tropical-themed experiences.
3. Modern Dinner Theater - The Coconut Club highlights the trend of modern dinner theater, incorporating theatrical performances into the dining experience.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The tiki-themed pop-up trend offers opportunities for restaurants and bars to create immersive experiences around food and drink.
2. Hospitality and Events - Experiential dining and tiki-themed pop-ups present opportunities for hotels and event organizers to attract customers with unique offerings.
3. Entertainment and Live Performances - The trend of modern dinner theater opens up opportunities for entertainment companies to collaborate with restaurants and create captivating experiences.