Countdown for LA Trader Vic's

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O Ojaitimo Member Joined: Aug 04, 2006 Posts: 1317	O Ojaitimo Posted posted on Thu, Mar 19, 2009 12:55 PM John Valencia has work going around the clock to be ready for the LA Trader Vic's grand opening next month. The website has a countdown clock that gives you the opening to the second. Can't wait to see what John, Sven and Danny have come up with.
O Ojaitimo Member Joined: Aug 04, 2006 Posts: 1317	O Ojaitimo Posted posted on Thu, Mar 19, 2009 12:57 PM 26 days 11 hours 3 min as of now http://www.tradervicsla.com/
W WooHooWahine Grand Member (8 years) Mission (Impossible) Viejo, Ca Joined: Mar 04, 2005 Posts: 3457	W WooHooWahine Posted posted on Thu, Mar 19, 2009 4:43 PM WOOOHOOO!! We can't wait :)
C christiki295 Member LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3837	C christiki295 Posted posted on Thu, Mar 19, 2009 7:31 PM Opening night: Trader Vic's Opening in April 15, 2009@ LA LIVE http://www.tradervicsla.com
TD Tiki Diablo Member socal Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1916	TD Tiki Diablo Posted posted on Thu, Mar 19, 2009 11:04 PM Monster tikis... check.
C christiki295 Member LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3837	C christiki295 Posted posted on Fri, Mar 20, 2009 11:08 AM On 2009-03-19 23:04, Tiki Diablo wrote: Monster tikis... check. Sounds promising! Combining two of my favorite things: Lakers & Tiki!
TK Tiki Kupcake Member Portland, OR Joined: May 07, 2008 Posts: 362	TK Tiki Kupcake Posted posted on Fri, Mar 20, 2009 12:26 PM I can't wait. We will be going there in August.
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Fri, Mar 20, 2009 6:34 PM this has got to be good. can't wait. Jeff(bigtikidude)
TD Tiki Diablo Member socal Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1916	TD Tiki Diablo Posted posted on Sat, Mar 21, 2009 1:19 AM Three tikis stained today. Two 8' Marqs and one special tiki pushing 9 feet!
TJ tyger jymmy Member califorina Joined: Apr 14, 2003 Posts: 554	TJ tyger jymmy Posted posted on Sat, Mar 21, 2009 8:57 AM Very kool Danny .
JT Jungle Trader Member Trader's Jungle Outpost, Turlock, Ca. Joined: Jan 04, 2003 Posts: 3772	JT Jungle Trader Posted posted on Sat, Mar 21, 2009 9:52 AM Diablo's got it goin'. Sweet! 8)
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Sat, Mar 21, 2009 12:20 PM The unveiling of the Tapa: Some of the rougher designs: Ancient mythology?: Pacific patterns: Rolling out the red carpet: some classic Pacific patterns: Layers: The ritual cutting of the bark cloth:
R ron-tiki Grand Member (1 year) los angeles Joined: Feb 24, 2007 Posts: 441	R ron-tiki Posted posted on Sat, Mar 21, 2009 1:33 PM wow!!! now that's some tapa!!
LT LOL Tiki Member San Diegoish Joined: Sep 06, 2007 Posts: 932	LT LOL Tiki Posted posted on Sat, Mar 21, 2009 4:59 PM On 2009-03-21 12:20, bigbrotiki wrote: Some of the rougher designs: Some of the segments in this piece have the word "PALATAVAKE" below what looks to me like an image of a headdress. Any idea what this references? I did some searching on the web and found that it has a Tongan connection; maybe a name.
UT uncle trav Tiki Socialite Kalamazoo Joined: Apr 27, 2005 Posts: 2466	UT uncle trav Posted posted on Sat, Mar 21, 2009 5:49 PM Holy crap !!! I could do my whole home lounge with that . Ceiling, walls and floor.
T TabooDan Tiki Socialite Coast of BC now in Crowsnest, AB., Canada Joined: Jul 18, 2004 Posts: 691	T TabooDan Posted posted on Sat, Mar 21, 2009 6:50 PM Keep the photos coming!! Those are some awesome shots of all that Tapa!! I don't think I have ever seen such a big piece!! It looks nice and authentic too!! SERIOUS QUESTION HERE, what is the address, or atleast the location, of the new L.A. Trader Vic's?? I have been on their new website but didn't see any address or that sort of info. We are heading that way in early April and might try to swing it. Thanks, TabooDan
T TraderJohn Member Los Feliz Joined: Mar 20, 2008 Posts: 88	T TraderJohn Posted posted on Sat, Mar 21, 2009 7:12 PM The Address is 800 West Olympic Blvd., # A120, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Listed on the website under the restaurant section, and if you click on the LA Live link it will also give directions.
T TabooDan Tiki Socialite Coast of BC now in Crowsnest, AB., Canada Joined: Jul 18, 2004 Posts: 691	T TabooDan Posted posted on Sun, Mar 22, 2009 1:18 AM Hey TraderJohn, thanks, I will check it out!! TabooDan
T tikiyaki Tiki Socialite The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA Joined: May 18, 2004 Posts: 2725	T tikiyaki Posted posted on Sun, Mar 22, 2009 9:47 AM Holy Tapa Roll ! Good stuff !
T TIKIVILLE Member Edmonton Alberta Canada Joined: Sep 22, 2008 Posts: 637	T TIKIVILLE Posted posted on Mon, Mar 23, 2009 11:14 AM thats FREAKIN HUGE! now is that all pounded bark ? lol can you imagine the hand pounding that would take?
B bigtikidude Tiki Socialite Anaheim,Ca. Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 9222	B bigtikidude Posted posted on Mon, Mar 23, 2009 12:29 PM what will the hours be? Jeff(bigtikidude)
T Tangaroa-Ru Member Surf's Up, Los Angeles! Joined: Aug 04, 2006 Posts: 413	T Tangaroa-Ru Posted posted on Tue, Mar 24, 2009 12:43 PM I think it's great that it's opening on tax return deadline day. We'll all need a large cocktail THAT night! Maybe I missed this post, but is there going to be some kind of special opening party that day/night? Or is it a "just show up" thing when it opens that day?
O Ojaitimo Member Joined: Aug 04, 2006 Posts: 1317	O Ojaitimo Posted posted on Thu, Mar 26, 2009 11:10 PM I think it's a soft opening on April 15th but Tax Day makes everyone soft already, right? I visited Trader John at LA Trader Vic's today. He showed me around the new Trader Vic's, Chinese oven, monkey pod bar, carved panels, miles of tapa and bamboo. After the disappointment of Beverly Hill's and especially Las Vegas, this restored my faith in what To expect from a Trader Vic's. I'd love to show you all more pictures but this site is being kept under wraps for now and I'm abiding by their wishes. Here is one picture of the interior to give you all a peek. They were installing the bar while I was there and the bamboo has to be some of the biggest I've ever seen in a Tiki palace which this is destined to be. IMNSHO :)
TL tiki leki Member Point Loma Joined: Jul 02, 2006 Posts: 88	TL tiki leki Posted posted on Fri, Mar 27, 2009 5:38 AM Cool ! But like what bigtikidude said ,what about the the hours will it be open for lunch also ?.
T tropicali*honey Member Huntsville, AL Joined: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 118	T tropicali*honey Posted posted on Fri, Mar 27, 2009 8:44 AM Wow...looking good so far--I can't wait to check it out--I'll be in Vegas for the opening, but definitely need to get up there soon!
T tropicali*honey Member Huntsville, AL Joined: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 118	T tropicali*honey Posted posted on Fri, Mar 27, 2009 8:45 AM whom ever goes first needs to take some pics and post!
C cultoftiki Member sf bay area, california Joined: Apr 06, 2004 Posts: 4	C cultoftiki Posted posted on Fri, Mar 27, 2009 12:05 PM This is going to be great, I just realized that I haven't been to TV's since my son was born, almost 3 years. And I live near three of them... Going to be visiting this one for sure when we go on our Disneyland trip in May.
C christiki295 Member LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3837	C christiki295 Posted posted on Fri, Mar 27, 2009 12:57 PM On 2009-03-21 01:19, Tiki Diablo wrote: Three tikis stained today. Two 8' Marqs and one special tiki pushing 9 feet! I love the Marquesean Tiki! Will they be standing erect?
TD Tiki Diablo Member socal Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1916	TD Tiki Diablo Posted posted on Sun, Mar 29, 2009 2:28 PM Yeah Chris, the two Marqs will flank the entrance and the third larger tiki will be on the other end of the front of the building. Placement could change, but this is as I know it.
C christiki295 Member LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3837	C christiki295 Posted posted on Tue, Mar 31, 2009 1:02 PM Excellent!
C christiki295 Member LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3837	C christiki295 Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:21 AM I went to the Yardhouse on a Laker game night and the joint was packed. If Trader Vics can absorb even a portion of that crowd, it could do very well. If the BH reopens, we could have 3 locations in about 10 miles.
O Ojaitimo Member Joined: Aug 04, 2006 Posts: 1317	O Ojaitimo Posted posted on Wed, Apr 1, 2009 5:54 AM On 2009-03-27 05:38, tiki leki wrote: Cool ! But like what bigtikidude said ,what about the the hours will it be open for lunch also ?. I was informed that Trader Vic's will be open for Happy Hour and dinner hours for the first 30 days. No lunch hours yet.
O Ojaitimo Member Joined: Aug 04, 2006 Posts: 1317	O Ojaitimo Posted posted on Fri, Apr 3, 2009 9:17 AM Bar top is being finished tommorow, tapa and Tiki are up, canoes being installed. Getting close. Here is a picture of Nokia Plaza outside of Trader Vic's. Trader John mentioned an outdoor event with music and a Polynesian review out here sometime. Son of Kelbo this ones for you.
C christiki295 Member LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3837	C christiki295 Posted posted on Sun, Apr 5, 2009 11:40 AM The Tapa is 80% up, apparently. Good My Space page, lots of information, music and clips: http://www.myspace.com/tradervicslosangeles
S Son-of-Kelbo Member NOHO, CA Joined: Aug 03, 2004 Posts: 590	S Son-of-Kelbo Posted posted on Mon, Apr 6, 2009 12:23 PM Tiki Central - Exception Oh no. An error occurred. Site administrators have been notified of the error.

Countdown for LA Trader Vic's

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