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Welcome Spring with Sakura: Celebrating Cherry Blossoms at Trader Vic’s Tokyo
As winter fades and the first blooms of cherry blossoms begin to appear, Japan enters one of its most magical and celebrated seasons—Sakura season. The first day of spring, March...
Swap Green Beer for a Shamrock Tai This St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀🍹
St. Patrick’s Day is all about celebrating, sipping, and embracing a little bit of luck—but who says you have to stick with green beer? This year, Trader Vic’s invites you...
Saint Patrick’s Day & the Menehunes: Hawaii’s Own Leprechauns
Saint Patrick’s Day is known for shamrocks, pots of gold, and mischievous leprechauns, but did you know that the Hawaiian Islands have their own version of these playful tricksters? Enter...
Celebrating Women in Hospitality: International Women’s Day at Trader Vic’s
At Trader Vic’s Hospitality Group, our success is built on the dedication, passion, and leadership of our incredible team members around the world. This International Women’s Day (March 8th), we...
The Meaning of Pūpū: A Taste of Hawaiian Hospitality
If you've ever dined at Trader Vic’s or visited Hawaii, you may have come across the word pūpū on a menu. But what does it mean? Pūpū (pronounced poo-poo) is...
How Trader Vic’s Played a Role in the Creation of 2001: A Space Odyssey
Trader Vic’s has been a gathering place for adventurers, storytellers, and visionaries for decades—but did you know it also played a small yet significant role in shaping one of the...
Celebrate Valentine's Day the Island Way at Trader Vic’s
Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with tropical cocktails, delicious island flavors, and the warm aloha spirit? This Valentine’s Day, Trader Vic’s invites you...
Mai Tai Trivia
Here’s a little Tidbit About Mai Tai Day… In 2009, a proclamation was made, thanks to our friend Michael Thanos of Forbidden Island, naming August 30th the official Mai Tai Day in...
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day
Honoring all of the men and women who died while serving our country. Their sacrifices have earned them our everlasting heartfelt gratitude. Here’s a bit of Trader Vic’s history… During...
Pikaki
A Tropical Symphony of Flavors Indulge in the elegance of the Pikaki cocktail. “Most any book on drinks will tell you how to make a Martini or Manhattan… I am...
Samoan Fog Cutter
Our Classic Fog Cutter mug has graced our cocktail menus since the early 1940's. One of the first ceramic mugs in Trader Vic’s, it was featured in an article in...
The Trader Vic's Daiquiri
Journey through time with Trader Vic’s, where each cocktail tells a tale of adventure and nostalgia. Trader Vic’s cocktails from the 1930s and 1940s offer a glimpse into an era...