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334 Georgetown Square, Wood Dale, IL 60191 | (630) 422-1491

334 Georgetown Square, Wood Dale, IL 60191 | (630) 422-1491

What Tiki Means to Us


The Hawaiian Islands are full of myths and legends, those are stories about heroism and danger, passion and forbidden love, betrayals, forgiveness, births, and deaths. When Americans discovered the pleasures of travel and tourism, the joyful, exotic Hawaiian souvenirs and delicious flavorful drinks helped them escape the banality of existence; and when they faced the miseries of war, the image of the faraway beautiful islands was giving them hope for the better future.

While in Hawaii Tiki statues represented a certain god and stored the mana (power) of this god, in America Tiki grew into a unique and beautiful culture and became the reflection of the true American history. We believe that Tiki still holds the mana of our beloved country.

Culture can become a criterion of normality, it can become a refuge from the pain of war, or it can become a means of expressing the spirit of an entire nation. 

OUR STAFF


Chef Randy


Cooking is in Randy’s blood. His grandfather, also a chef, taught him how to cook at a very young age, and he has been doing it ever since. After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu Randy has been dreaming of combining his passions for cooking, Tiki, and American history. Today our customers are the lucky recipients of delicious results. Here is one of his most recent additions to the menu, The Fried Tofu.




Ron is our Mixology Developer

Due to his infinite creativity, endless energy, and profound knowledge in Tiki history and rums Pau Hana’s Drinks are not just a delight for taste buds but also a sight to behold. Here is one of his many creations – a Flaming Zombie.



Barb is Specialist Decorator

Her natural gift for Decoration and fine taste turned Pau Hana into a beautiful combination of a tropical island and a treasury of American Vintage.


Bill is Advertising Director

Bill’s talents speak for themselves on our website and our social media.


Max is our Head Bartender

While following the recipes precisely and professionally, Max never stops at that and makes every drink he serves into a masterpiece. He is the life of the party and inspires other bartenders to compete in making the best garnishes for Cocktails. Here is one of Max’s creative garnishes.



Catherine is Events Manager

However wonderful our previous events have been, but Catherine promises that in Spring and Summer we should expect a lot more.


Events

Kima is the Head Hostess

Her friendliness and sincere desire to see people happy makes everyone at Pau Hana feel welcomed and loved.



Katie is Hospitality Specialist.

She’s been in the industry for years; and worked as a hostess, a server, a bartender, and a manager in four countries, some of them located on different continents. She loves her job and will be happy to assist you at Pau Hana.


Mario is our Local Brand Ambassador

If Mario were a psychologist, he would have been making a lot of money. He posses a rare gift of making his companions feel completely comfortable and relaxed in his presence, just like during a tropical vacation.