Post #306039 by christiki295 on Sun, May 13, 2007 11:30 AM

Good post, Tom, but this thread was intended to serve as a discussion of the Trader Vic's Lounge, not our collective disappointment over the loss of the beloved Trader Vic's - disappointment, as you note, I share.

Trader Vic's Lounge is not "neo-tiki" like Point Moorea in Downtown LA or Mr. Tiki's Mai Tai Lounge in the San Diego Gaslamp. To the contrary, while it is a new venue, it does features many mid-century characteristics which are befitting of a tiki establishment.

Nevertheless, I encourage you to visit Trader Vic's Lounge - drop me a line and the first round will be on me - and make an informed evaluation as to whether the open air, 50s pool-side location is not better. Your are also invited to come and check out my tiki hut before you any other BS, inspid, personal attacks on my home decor - except I did obtain my bamboo tiki torches from Party America at the Grove.