Trader Vic's vs. McVic's...Pros, Cons or Double Edged? - General Tiki

CAA Chip and Andy Member Corner table, Molokai Lounge, Mai-Kai. Joined: Jul 13, 2004 Posts: 2277	CAA Chip and Andy Posted posted on Wed, Feb 24, 2010 6:54 AM I am happy that Trader Vics, the Corporation, is trying to move forward and stay relevant in today's market. I am happy that they are trying a new product, what many of you are calling McVic's. I am really hoping they open one closer to home in Miami or Ft Lauderdale. I am really unhappy at the continued use of the term McVic's. It cheapens the place even more than you think it already has been. And since the heaviest use of that term is coming from people that have not been, and probably never will be, in attendance it comes across as rude and arrogant. The locals are giving it good reviews, do you not trust them? And I am curious if the Tiki Ti were to do something like The Island Bar and Grill what your response would be. Or if Forbidden Island did it? Or if whatever your favorite place is did the same. Would you be so anxious to discuss it in this kind of detail? And with so much implied dislike and distrust?

I am happy that Trader Vics, the Corporation, is trying to move forward and stay relevant in today's market.

I am happy that they are trying a new product, what many of you are calling McVic's.

I am really hoping they open one closer to home in Miami or Ft Lauderdale.

I am really unhappy at the continued use of the term McVic's. It cheapens the place even more than you think it already has been. And since the heaviest use of that term is coming from people that have not been, and probably never will be, in attendance it comes across as rude and arrogant. The locals are giving it good reviews, do you not trust them?

And I am curious if the Tiki Ti were to do something like The Island Bar and Grill what your response would be. Or if Forbidden Island did it? Or if whatever your favorite place is did the same. Would you be so anxious to discuss it in this kind of detail? And with so much implied dislike and distrust?

Post #513087 by Chip and Andy on Wed, Feb 24, 2010 6:54 AM