From Don the Beachcomber's 1930s Hollywood bar to the flaming volcano bowls of 2026, here's the story of tiki bar culture, why it's booming right now, and how Pittsburgh's Spork Island Trading Company fits in.

No ribbon here. On August 11, 2026, Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor cut a vine to officially open Spork Island Trading Company, then toured the island with co-owners Steve Zumoff and Andy Tepper.