http://www.memphisflyer.com/AskVanceBlog/archives/2009/06/26/the-dobbs-house-luau Comments On: The Dobbs House Luau by Vance Lauderdale en-us Copyright 2009 Memphis Flyer. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, Memphis Flyer readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Memphis Flyer. wil@desert.net (Memphis Flyer Webmaster) Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0600 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:30:00 -0600 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss RE: "... the Polynesian-themed restaurant craze that inexplicably swept across this country in the 1960s. I have no idea what prompted it. Every city had such a place, it seems, featuring exotic interiors with waterfalls and coconuts and lots of bamboo, thatched roofs and palm trees"

I believe the craze began around 1959 when Hawaii became a state ... just a guess, mind you.

Posted by mdbroyhill]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:00:10 -0500 Memphis Flyer For many years my parents would say when I begged them to take me to this exotic looking place, "You're not old enough, it's a grown-up restaurant." Translation: we're not spending that kind of money for you to order a hamburger.

When I was finally deemed a respectful age, the reality to my fantasy did not disappoint. I was mesmerized immediately upon stepping through the door and was transported from a sleepy Southern town to the South Pacific. It remained a special place for me to dine with my parents until I moved away, forgot about my little paradise, and then on a visit home, sadly learned of the closing. Thank you for taking me back to that wonderful memory. Love, love, love your blog!

Posted by mdbroyhill]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:31:39 -0500 Memphis Flyer My mom used to take me there back in the '60s and I thought it was one of the most special places anywhere! She would drag me to who-knows-how-many stores along Summer to do her shopping. All that concrete was so hot, but when we'd walk into the Luau, that cold air-conditioning felt like a miracle! Loved it!

Posted by vwbug521]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:24:37 -0500 Memphis Flyer I remember when the Luau was truly exotic eating. We ate there back in the early '70s once or twice, but while my old man liked the fact he could get a stiff drink like a "Sufferin' Bastard," he couldn't get past the fact that it was a Dobbs property, and therefore industrial catering. Later on, it was a great place to go in high school because the low light made it a great place to pass a fake ID and get hammered.

Posted by texzilla]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:33:23 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by MommaC]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:20:17 -0500 Memphis Flyer Actually, the Dobb's bought the ATL Luau from the Dinkler family in 1958-59. And from there they began their chain of Dobb's House Luaus. The original Luau was the Dinkler Luau.



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Posted by Swank Pad]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:32:26 -0500 Memphis Flyer One of the giants from the Giant Supermarket is on South 3rd, aka US Hwy 61, just before the Mississippi state line.

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