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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 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...

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...

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...

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...

The food menu at Trader Vic’s has evolved over the years. In the very beginning, at Hinky Dinks, the food served was limited to sandwiches and light fare cooked on the pot-bellied stove Trader Vic brought in from home! 

In 1934 Vic Bergeron built a cozy little saloon on the corner of San Pablo Avenue and 65th in Oakland, California called Hinky Dinks. Originally offering simple fare, liquor and beer. 

Trader Vic's, the legendary tropical-themed empire, is raising a glass to commemorate an extraordinary 90 years of culinary innovation, unparalleled ambiance, and the creation of their iconic ‘Mai Tai’ cocktail. 

The origins of the word “Barbeque” date back to the 1600’s but the various cooking methods associated with the word have been employed since the beginning of time. Some say...