Food & Beverage 1950s Kitsch Is Alive & Well: Our Visit To The Mai-Kai by SharonKurheg December 30, 2018 by SharonKurheg December 30, 2018 The Tiki culture (the theme used in Polynesian-style restaurants, clubs and bars) in the United States started in the 1930s, increased after World War II (when solders would return from … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail