"Aku Aku is a dark, moody cocktail den that transports you straight to French Polynesia. Faux thatched roofs, lamps with hula dancing ladies, and black-and-white shots of '50s babes on beaches set the scene. The drinks line-up consists of classic tiki (think Zombies, Painkillers, Mai Tais), with a focus on high-quality rums—the bar stocks more than 70 bottles. And the bartenders only add to the cool island vibes." - Laura Ratliff