Post #29036 by Basement Kahuna on Wed, Apr 2, 2003 1:45 PM

Expect a snizzy, snotty little Indian Maitre' De first off, an arrogant little bastard in an Armani suit. But it is a dyed-in-the-wool classic Trader Vic's...The drinks are made by old masters there since the early 70's. Marquesan poles and tikis EVERYWHERE...A large Tiki diorama that greets you as you descend (the elevator actually has a button labeled "TRADER VIC'S AND MAI TAI BAR"). Make sure and see both bars (there are two) and venture around to the big street entrance and check out the row of huge Maori Tikis leading you inside. They sell a couple of mugs when they have enough but make sure and ask at the end of your visit. Dinner is good in the way that a good Chinese resturaunt is good...appetizers were better. The drinks (at least when we were there) were GREAT. It's a classic, and we are fortunate to have it in the southeast....Enjoy!