Another Vic's Bites the Dust - this time in Scottsdale, AZ - General Tiki

C christiki295 Member LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3837	C christiki295 Posted posted on Tue, Jul 26, 2011 7:35 AM Scottsdale's legendary Trader Vic's restaurant is closing at the end of the month. A new restaurant will take its place and offer lunch and dinner to appeal to guests at the Hotel Valley Ho, hotel spokeswoman Kristin Heggli said. The new restaurant will have an expanded bar, and the kitchen will be led by chef Charles Wiley. Trader Vic's, a Polynesian-themed restaurant and bar, is part of a chain founded in 1934 in Oakland, Calif., and has been a fixture in downtown Scottsdale at 77 W. Fifth Ave. from 1962 to 1990. It was reborn as part of the Hotel Valley Ho's renovation five years ago. "The Scottsdale culinary scene requires continuous change to remain fresh and innovative," said William Nassikas, president and COO of Westroc Hotels and Resorts in a statement. "As restaurants evolve, so do the patrons that frequent them, and this particular venue beckons for something new." The restaurant generally attracts a steady crowd at its large bar area. The menu features Polynesian and French fare. The Scottsdale location is one of several franchise-owned Trader Vic's that have closed in the past year, the most recent in Chicago. A new location is opening in two weeks in Portland, Ore. Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/community/scottsdale/articles/2011/07/14/20110714scottsdale-trader-vics-close-new-restaurant.html#ixzz1TDph74Ef

Scottsdale's legendary Trader Vic's restaurant is closing at the end of the month.

A new restaurant will take its place and offer lunch and dinner to appeal to guests at the Hotel Valley Ho, hotel spokeswoman Kristin Heggli said.

The new restaurant will have an expanded bar, and the kitchen will be led by chef Charles Wiley. Trader Vic's, a Polynesian-themed restaurant and bar, is part of a chain founded in 1934 in Oakland, Calif., and has been a fixture in downtown Scottsdale at 77 W. Fifth Ave. from 1962 to 1990.

It was reborn as part of the Hotel Valley Ho's renovation five years ago.

"The Scottsdale culinary scene requires continuous change to remain fresh and innovative," said William Nassikas, president and COO of Westroc Hotels and Resorts in a statement. "As restaurants evolve, so do the patrons that frequent them, and this particular venue beckons for something new."

The restaurant generally attracts a steady crowd at its large bar area. The menu features Polynesian and French fare.

The Scottsdale location is one of several franchise-owned Trader Vic's that have closed in the past year, the most recent in Chicago. A new location is opening in two weeks in Portland, Ore.

Post #599293 by christiki295 on Tue, Jul 26, 2011 7:35 AM