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The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s Tiki Mugs

The Experience:

Happy 90th Birthday, Trader Vic’s!

If you have ever been to Trader Vic’s, it is definitely a different world with all the carved statues of the ancestors (tiki) and elaborate carved mugs lining up the bar. And the Chinese Wood-fired Ovens  add an ancient cooking method dating back to the Han Dynasty, with dishes like yum Indonesian Rack of Lamb.

How did this all start? Vic ‘The Trader’ Bergeron opened up Hinky Dinks on San Pablo in 1934. The Trader’s global travels led him to transform the saloon into an island-inspired bar. After inventing and popularizing the rum-based Mai Tai, Trader Vic’s opened on the waterfront in the Emeryville Marina and engaged the world in global delights adding Chinese dishes to the their contemporary Continental Cuisine. Maybe the first fusion menu! Today there’s an ever-evolving menu featuring dishes from the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Asia and Japan.

So, here’s to 90 years of iconic Tiki madness! Trader Vic’s has a definite Tiki Mug following. Discover what it is about the mugs and meet the Mug Makers. Join the crew on Saturday, February 24 at 6pm for a spirited discussion and a sneak preview of the movie Cabali & the Mug Obsession with Director Josh Dragotta. If you are a collector of tiki mugs, you will want to be there for the two new Trader Vic’s mug releases.

Did you know?

Following his history-making creation of The Original Mai Tai® in 1944, Trader Vic created over 200 signature cocktails. Best described as Paradise In A Glass®, each handcrafted cocktail is an experience all its own.

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday:

  • Lunch 12pm-3pm
  • Lounge 12pm-9:30pm
  • Dinner 5pm-9pm

Taste the world!

Where:

9 Anchor Dr
Emeryville

http://tradervicsemeryville

By |2024-02-08T08:58:02-08:00February 8th, 2024|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s Mai Tai Day 2023

The Experience:

Toast ‘The Trader’s’ famous concoction!

Put Mai Tai Day 2023 on your calendar!

Join your friends at Trader Vic’s to honor Vic ‘The Trader’ Bergeron and his invention of the World’s Greatest Rum Cocktail on Sunday, August 27 at 1pm!

  • Live Music by Ape, Patrick Landenza, Hot laundry and DJ “Speakeasy Ray”
  • DRINK: Mai Tais, Tropical Tais, Mocktails, Boozy Slushies,
  • DRINK: Rum Tastings from a Dozen Brands,
  • EAT: Trader Vic’s Pupus & Bites, Tropical Desserts,. Pupus may include Crispy Prawns, Char Siu Pork, Crab Rangoon, BBQ Ribs (Sugar cured & dipped in our signature BBQ glaze & slow cooked ot perfection), Veggie Spring Rolls, Cheese Bings and more!. (Featured here are the crispy prawns, BBQ ribs.)
  • Tiki Artists Selling Ceramics, Décor, Clothes, Art, & Gifts
  • Spirited Discussion and Book Signing with Federico Hernandez of the San Francisco Rum Fest
  • Cultural Dance performances
  • Kid’s Face Painting
  • Professional Photobooth,
  • Guest bartenders from Neighboring Tiki Hubs
  • Silent Auction

Purchase your tickets and wristband here. Purchasing a Mai Tai Day 2023 wristband includes ALL of the above AND: Limited Edition 2023 Mai Tai Glass, ‘Tai’ tote bag, Event map, Bottle of Water, 3 Food & Beverage Tickets, plus access to all areas and activities!

Additional food and beverage tickets are available for purchase! There will be multiple stations throughout the event where these tickets can be purchased- but be on the lookout for the Food & Beverage pre-sale so you can get your tickets before Mai Tai Day and not have to wait in line! Stay tuned for event updates!

Did you know?

Following his history-making creation of The Original Mai Tai® in 1944, Trader Vic created over 200 signature cocktails. Best described as Paradise In A Glass®, each handcrafted cocktail is an experience all its own.

 And then, decades ahead of his time, Trader Vic  chose to offer Chinese dishes alongside the then-contemporary Continental cuisine, creating the original fusion menu!

Hours Wednesday-Sunday:

  • Lunch 12pm-3pm
  • Lounge 12pm-9:30pm
  • Dinner 5pm-9pm

Taste the world!

Taste The World® at Trader Vic’s and enjoy the subtle smoky flavors imparted by their Chinese Wood-fired Ovens, an ancient cooking method dating back to the Han Dynasty, with dishes like Indonesian Rack of Lamb or their fork-tender BBQ Spare Ribs.

Photo/Alex Herrera At Yoshi’s in Oakland

Where:

9 Anchor Dr
Emeryville

http://tradervicsemeryville

By |2023-07-20T13:55:04-07:00July 20th, 2023|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s Music

The Experience:

Get down with this Slack-Key-Guitarist & Mai Tais!

Patrick Landeza is not only a Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winning slack key guitarist (and caterer, music producer, wine maker, author, teacher, clothing & jewelry designer, activist and more!), but an amazing partner and advocate of Trader Vic’s!

In partnership with Patrick and Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Trader Vic’s is thrilled to announce that Patrick Landeza will perform Live at Trader Vic’s at 6pm in the Lounge on Wednesday, May 31st! Seating will be limited and available on a first-come basis, so be sure to arrive early as this is a performance you don’t want to miss!

And while in the Lounge, order up Trader Vic’s original pupu platter Cosmo Tidbits – crispy prawns, char siu pork, crab rangoon & BBQ ribs for two.

Did you know?

Following his history-making creation of The Original Mai Tai® in 1944, Trader Vic created over 200 signature cocktails. Best described as Paradise In A Glass®, each handcrafted cocktail is an experience all its own.

 And then, decades ahead of his time, Trader Vic  chose to offer Chinese dishes alongside the then-contemporary Continental cuisine, creating the original fusion menu!

Hours Wednesday-Sunday:

  • Lunch 12pm-3pm
  • Lounge 12pm-9:30pm
  • Dinner 5pm-9pm

Taste the world!

Taste The World® at Trader Vic’s and enjoy the subtle smoky flavors imparted by their Chinese Wood-fired Ovens, an ancient cooking method dating back to the Han Dynasty, with dishes like Indonesian Rack of Lamb or their fork-tender BBQ Spare Ribs.

Photo/Alex Herrera At Yoshi’s in Oakland

Where:

9 Anchor Dr
Emeryville

http://tradervicsemeryville

By |2023-05-25T15:56:44-07:00May 25th, 2023|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s Easter

The Experience:

Exotic Drinks + Ice Cream Sundaes Spice up Easter!

Join Trader Vic’s staff for an extravagant holiday meal on Sunday, April 9th at their Easter Buffet! Seating is available from 11am-5pm.

Start with Tidbits & Pupus or Poached Prawns & Cracked Dungeness Crab and other treasures from the sea at their Ocean Bar. Besides soups and salads, they’ll have Brunch Items including BBQ Salmon Cakes over Sourdough with Hollandaise & Chives. Mains include San Francisco Prawns with White Wine Garlic Cream Sauce topped with Brioche Croutons or Omani BBQ Jerk Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce, and more!

The Carving Station offerings sound tantalizing. Choose Bone-in Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar, Pickled Mustard Seeds and Tom & Jerry Glaze. Or Prime Rib from the Chinese ovens with Bordelaise Sauce & Horseradish Crème Fraiche.

Save room for the Ice Cream Sundae Bar or one of their five tropical desserts. And bring the kids for the Kids Party Egg Dye Station.  Make your reservations now! Children 5 and under free. 510.653.3400 to make a reservation. They can’t wait to see you!

View the entire menu online.

Besides great food, “The BAR is banging out amazing libations & FUN,” according to Christian V. Curry, one of their biggest fans. Happy Hour: Wednesdays & Fridays, 4p-6p and Thursdays from 4p to closing time!

Hours Wednesday-Sunday:

  • Lunch 12pm-3pm
  • Lounge 12pm-9:30pm
  • Dinner 5pm-9pm

Taste the world!

Taste The World® at Trader Vic’s and enjoy the subtle smoky flavors imparted by their Chinese Wood-fired Ovens, an ancient cooking method dating back to the Han Dynasty, with dishes like Indonesian Rack of Lamb or their fork-tender BBQ Spare Ribs.

Where:

9 Anchor Dr
Emeryville

http://tradervicsemeryville

By |2023-03-23T13:49:58-07:00March 23rd, 2023|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Emeryville: Trader Vic’s Reopening

The Experience:

Let’s Do Lunch!

Welcome back, Tiki Fans! Maintenance and repair projects are nearly complete and TV’s was thrilled to re-open on Wednesday, February 8th!  Here are a few highlights from their new menu.

Start with Tidbits & Pupus including Crab Rangoon, Veggie Spring Rolls, fresh salads, their original ‘Pupu Platter’, Crispy Prawns, Wonton Soup and more

Featured here are the Bengali Salmon Tacos (GF) – Spiced salmon belly, cabbage salad, avocado, Chipotle crème, corn tortilla. Bengali Spiced Salmon Tacos are available from 12p-3p on TV’s new ‘Taste the World’ lunch menu!

They have lots of Sandwiches and their classic Angus beef burger with cheddar cheese & the TV secret sauce. Lots of Aloha Bowls including Tuna Poke with seasoned sushi rice & dressed greens with crisp carrots & daikon radish Edamame, avocado. You’ll love their famous Island Fried Rice with chicken, char siu pork, pineapple, ginger, garlic, egg, soy, green onion.

Vegetarian?  Order  the Halo’o Stir Fry – a blend of oyster, shiitake & pickled shimeji mushrooms, King mushrooms, garlic, ginger, green onion, Mongolian sauce, crispy shallot & jasmine rice.

Also offered are dishes like Beef & Reef. Chili Coconut Chicken or our fav – the Bay Lemon Butter Chicken – Lightly breaded chicken breast, Meyer lemon butter sauce, fried capers, parsley, broccolini tips & Pake noodles.

Besides great food, “The BAR is banging out amazing libations & FUN,” according to Christian V. Curry, one of their biggest fans. Happy Hour: Wednesdays & Fridays, 4p-6p and Thursdays from 4p to closing time!

510.653.3400 to make a reservation now and be one of the first to try their new food and cocktail menus. They can’t wait to see you!

Hours Wednesday-Sunday:

  • Lunch 12pm-3pm
  • Lounge 12pm-9:30pm
  • Dinner 5pm-9pm

Taste the world!

Taste The World® at Trader Vic’s and enjoy the subtle smoky flavors imparted by their Chinese Wood-fired Ovens, an ancient cooking method dating back to the Han Dynasty, with dishes like Indonesian Rack of Lamb or their fork-tender BBQ Spare Ribs.

Where:

9 Anchor Dr
Emeryville

http://tradervicsemeryville

By |2023-02-22T22:51:21-08:00February 22nd, 2023|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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