Joi B.
Yelp
New favorite place. Bushwick, you're killing me with all of these great options! I don't know who started the trend of bars that serve up killer vegan food, but I'm thrilled over it. Seems more likely that I'll be having my Brooklyn nights in this part of town.
I've been TIki-obsessed for what seems my entire life. My mom would regale me with stories of her days at places like Hawaii Kai & Trader Vics in the 60s. I actually have her collection of vintage Tiki mugs. And now, it's a shared passion that I have with my guy, too. Our basement is in the process of becoming a Tiki room in fact. Our collection of mugs, both vintage and current, is legit, I think.
Dromedary is just plain awesome. It's got the Tiki vibe down pat. It's a little divey, in a good way, but not when it comes to the drinks, which are unique adds to the scene, while still keeping within the traditional offerings. One way in which they stand out: their mugs are SO COOL! One drink is actually served in a Flamingo floatie. The Octopus glass is my favorite, sadly not for sale, but for a mere 7 dollars, you can buy the shark glass. These days, most of the glasses you buy at Tiki bars are upwards of 30 dollars.
My drink: Mt. Kilauea Colada. Think: piña colada with ABSINTHE. I know, I know. Just when you think it can't get any better. This drink might be one of my favorite Tiki drinks of all time.
Then there's the food menu. So many vegan options from burgers to loaded fries. Tiki drinks are strong and you're not going to get out of there standing if you don't eat, so food is much appreciated. I'm not saying I'd come here just to eat, as I'm not that into vegan junk food, but sometimes that just hits the spot so well. I ordered something that the bartender was kind enough to modify, the loaded fries, but without the sauce and onions. And instead of fries, tater tots. Ecstasy in my mouth.
Our friendly bartender was perfectly unpretentious and approachable. If we lived in the area, I know we'd be regulars. It probably could get dangerous, between the intoxicating drinks and food... but that's OK. Dromedary is here for us when we are desperate for some Tiki decadence.