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Tiki-Ko

1919 K St. 493-0006. On



Hours: 5:30 to 11 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday



Beverages: Tiki drinks range from the island mai tai ($6) to the massive Mauna Ahi ($24) designed to share. The bar also serves a selection of beers and has a full bar with specialty rums.



What’s in a name? Scarazzo always knew he wanted “tiki” in the name along with a strong consonant. He happened upon “ko,” which he learned is Maori for a foot plow used in farming. The pair plan to order stir sticks that look like the farm tool in tribute. 1919 K St. 493-0006. On Facebook and Instagram 5:30 to 11 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, 1 to 8 p.m. SundayTiki drinks range from the island mai tai ($6) to the massive Mauna Ahi ($24) designed to share. The bar also serves a selection of beers and has a full bar with specialty rums.Scarazzo always knew he wanted “tiki” in the name along with a strong consonant. He happened upon “ko,” which he learned is Maori for a foot plow used in farming. The pair plan to order stir sticks that look like the farm tool in tribute.

What’s to come

Downstairs bar: All those imbibers clamoring for space at the bar can take comfort in knowing the owners plan to open a downstairs bar, possibly by the end of the year. The lower level would expand seating and make the venue available for larger private events.



Catering: With the current license, which includes catering, Tiki-Ko can travel. “If you wanted a tiki birthday party, we would come and bring the bar, Scarazzo said. “(We could do) a Hawaiian backyard wedding … or just a regular wedding. There’s a lot of opportunity there,” Gamargo added.



Mug club: Many tiki bars have a tradition of allowing regular customers to stow a tiki mug behind the bar for their personalized cocktail experience. Once the additional shelving is up, the couple wants to start a mug club, which will offer participants a 10 percent discount on their drinks.



Rum flights: With a bounty of rum (Plantation, Hamilton, Diplomatico and Don Q), the bar may venture past the cocktails. “I don’t think a lot of people are into rums like they are into whiskey,” said Corinna Juarez, who helped design the menu. “But we have a lot of premium rums that are really good, so we want to do rum flights down the line.”



Skinny-girl tiki drinks: “Since I’ve gained 15 pounds from trying these drinks, my next little project is to come up with a lighter-side menu,” said Gamargo, who will work with Juarez on some swaps like vodka for rum.