Post #480355 by AquaZombie on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 1:47 AM

Here's the text of the proclamation:

WHEREAS the Mai Tai was created in 1944 by legendary restaurateur Victor J. "Trader Vic" Bergeron at the original Trader Vic's on San Pablo Ave and 65th Street in the City of Oakland (formerly known as "Hinky Dink's); and

WHEREAS, the Mai Tai "conjures universally positive images of retro-relaxation, portable Polynesia, a liberal lifestyle, multicultural mixology, exotic diversity, delicious creativity and the friendly spirit of Aloha - just like Oakland itself, the perfectly blended urban cocktail" said Will Viharo in an Oakland Tribune article recognizing the Mai Tai; and

WHEREAS, the Mai Tai, Tahitian for "the very best," is known worldwide as the quintessential tropical cocktail; and

WHEREAS, Oakland is a thriving, diverse and creative community which deserves its recognition as the Birthplace of the Mai Tai; and

WHEREAS, Oakland continues to to be a destination for world class entertainment, food and drink, the home of an innovative and flourishing nightlife, and about which Her Caen wrote that the "best restaurant in San Francisco is in Oakland;"

Now therefore I, Rebecca Kaplan, At-Large Council Member of the City of Oakland proclaim, on this thirtieth day of August two thousand and nine, Mai Tai Day in the City of Oakland.

Molokai Mike with Rebecca Kaplan, city council rep of Oakland

[ Edited by: AquaZombie 2009-08-31 02:00 ]