Waldorf Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia (hotel) - Locating Tiki

PLT Pepe le Tiki Member Vancouver, BC Joined: May 09, 2005 Posts: 325	PLT Pepe le Tiki Posted posted on Sat, Jan 15, 2011 1:57 PM I finally made it to the Waldorf!!! I have to say I'm very happy with what they've done. I could be critical of the food, drink and what was removed but really, what's important is that we still have this great treasure. Moonbeach and Eddy Brazil basically covered most of the details. Since then, they've opened The Leeteg Room which is in the back area of the cafe (separated by a newly built partition). Velvet paintings, carvings, bamboo chairs and wooden tables create a dining area in the true spirit of the Waldorf. I was quite giddy, sipping a Mai Tai and looking around the room which was full of patrons, finding it hard to believe I was in Vancouver let alone the Waldorf itself. The chalkboard above the food service counter had a Leeteg quote: 'My paintings belong in a gin mill not a museum'. I can't say the food and drinks were outstanding but definitely beyond better than what was offered there before!!! Regardless, I plan to be a regular!! Here in Vancouver, there's a real buzz in the local media about the new Waldorf and judging by the very diverse crowd it seems to be gaining popularity. They made a real effort to preserve the history and look of the place. Over all, what may have been lost is eclipsed by what's been gained. So it gets a big thumbs up from me! I highly recommend anyone visiting from out of town, stay there and experience the place in all its glory! (..and let me know so we can join you for a drink!) I feel inspired to get some sort of event going, even if it's just a small one. The venue can easily host a large amount of people and all types of functions. The new management is very eager to make this place work and have the right attitude, unlike previous ones. It needs an invasion of Tiki loving folks who will really appreciate it and I know we'd be more than welcome by the saff. I think we might need to get the local Tikiphiles to gather there one evening and make ourselves known to each other and them! :wink: Gotta start somewhere.. right? I did take some photos and will post them soon... ps.. Sweet Daddy Tiki, be sure to let us know when you come to town so we can enjoy it with you!! :drink:

I finally made it to the Waldorf!!! I have to say I'm very happy with what they've done. I could be critical of the food, drink and what was removed but really, what's important is that we still have this great treasure. Moonbeach and Eddy Brazil basically covered most of the details. Since then, they've opened The Leeteg Room which is in the back area of the cafe (separated by a newly built partition). Velvet paintings, carvings, bamboo chairs and wooden tables create a dining area in the true spirit of the Waldorf. I was quite giddy, sipping a Mai Tai and looking around the room which was full of patrons, finding it hard to believe I was in Vancouver let alone the Waldorf itself. The chalkboard above the food service counter had a Leeteg quote: 'My paintings belong in a gin mill not a museum'. I can't say the food and drinks were outstanding but definitely beyond better than what was offered there before!!! Regardless, I plan to be a regular!!
Here in Vancouver, there's a real buzz in the local media about the new Waldorf and judging by the very diverse crowd it seems to be gaining popularity. They made a real effort to preserve the history and look of the place. Over all, what may have been lost is eclipsed by what's been gained. So it gets a big thumbs up from me! I highly recommend anyone visiting from out of town, stay there and experience the place in all its glory! (..and let me know so we can join you for a drink!) I feel inspired to get some sort of event going, even if it's just a small one. The venue can easily host a large amount of people and all types of functions. The new management is very eager to make this place work and have the right attitude, unlike previous ones. It needs an invasion of Tiki loving folks who will really appreciate it and I know we'd be more than welcome by the saff. I think we might need to get the local Tikiphiles to gather there one evening and make ourselves known to each other and them! :wink: Gotta start somewhere.. right?

I did take some photos and will post them soon...

ps.. Sweet Daddy Tiki, be sure to let us know when you come to town so we can enjoy it with you!! :drink:

Post #572120 by Pepe le Tiki on Sat, Jan 15, 2011 1:57 PM