How did the old Kwik Way finally reopen without me knowing about it. Thanks to a friend I FINALLY found out while at an Oakland A’s game. . Will have to get over there soon. As reported in a previous blog, the old KWIK WAY was saved… well, sort of. Thankfully, Owners of Somerset Restaurant in Oakland restored the old edifice but , apparently, added a new menu to the dismay of many (but I expected as much. ) After all, how does one improve on the old Kwik Way.
Initial reviews have been lukewarm to say the least. If you’re like me, its hard to compete with the old Kwik Way , like a young ballplayer being called the ‘next Willie Mays.’ There’s only one Willie and there was only one Kwik Way, though , as we reported in a previous blog, there STILL IS an original Kwik Way if you’re willing to brave the mean streets of East Oakland and International Blvd (formerly E 14th)
‘Kwik Way…the perfect icon of the revitalization of the eastside dining scene!
Warning nostalgia lovers…this is not your parents’ Kwik Way. You will not find cheap, extremely greasy fried foods or a drive-thru that contributes to the exhaust in the face of mother nature. But you will find good food, made well, at a moderate price by the professional restaurant team who created Somerset not too far away.
My wife grew up in the neighborhood so she has fond memories of the fried prawns accompanying a movie at the Grand Lake next door. The theatre has stood the tests of time, and now it seems the Kwik Way is making a triumphant return. ‘ – yelp review 4*
New Kwik Way Drive In, er, Restaurant Reopens to Mixed Reviews
Perhaps the new owners should do a little research and get the old Kwik Way recipes, grease and all. Nah, most modern folks would never go for it, though a few of us old nostalgists sure would… In the meantime we’re glad to have at least the old structure in place. …and there’s still the Grand Lake Theatre, where one can go after at least having a pseudo-nostalgic experience at the new Kwik Way… and don’t forget the great ALLEY on Grand where you can hear the original piano player of 50 years, Rod Dibble , tinkle the ivories in an original one-of-a-kind joint… or check out the art deco Paramount theater in all its 1930′s restored glory, where one can have a truly nostalgic evening every other Friday night, with old movies, theater organ and deco spin contest! Oakland is still quite the place if you go to the right places…
Full real first hand review to follow
New Kwik Way Drive In, er, Restaurant Reopens to Mixed Reviews
Probably our favorite of the many Tiki Palaces in Southern California is Bahooka, perhaps the only Tiki restaurant in the area. Originally built
in the late 60s its maintained a loyal following, according the current and only second owner. The place looks like Trader Vics meets Robinson Crueso. As one walks in a darkened room you only see the lights of hundreds of fish tanks lining the dining room wallssafdasdwalls.wall
walls. Artifacts of you-name-it cover the ceiling and walls. One can spend hours there for sure. The food is very good, too, tiki fare of ribs and sweet potatoes is the specialty! The movie industy has discovered this place, too, now, so be aware of crowds. Not far down Rosemead Blvd, I think it is, you will find three sets of that are very much worth stopping by. Another must-see would be the Tiki Ti bar in Hollywood. This small but authentic palace also has a loyal following so no guarantees you’ll get a seat. Another Tiki aparmentsnifty fifties spot along the way was this old drive-in movie, er, sign. Only thing left is this incredible sign for the Starlight, one of the many departed drive-in theaters in CA -and, who knows if even the sign is still there two years later.
*FREE COUPONS – TEXT TO (CELL PHONE PIC)*
FREE Text Coupons - Latest Deals Instantly Delivered to your Phone
EASY COUPON APPS:
Our new apps are even simpler to access now... You can get them 1 of 3 ways:
1) Type into your cell phone browser: YellowPagesCouponsApp.com
or BayAreaCouponsApp.com
or both2)Just search the above in your Iphone or Android App marketplace
3) Scan the QR codes :
;
My CASH NOWMy Cash Now
- ORGANIZE YOUR EMAIL, get rid of spam, and EARN MONEY while you make life easier with the worlds’ largest (FREE) viral email program – check out: http://vib.cm/burtkauf
How did the old Kwik Way finally reopen without me knowing about it. Thanks to a friend I FINALLY found out while at an Oakland A’s game. . Will have to get over there soon. As reported in a previous blog, the old KWIK WAY was saved… well, sort of. Thankfully, Owners of Somerset Restaurant in Oakland restored the old edifice but , apparently, added a new menu to the dismay of many (but I expected as much. ) After all, how does one improve on the old Kwik Way.
