New Years Eve 2005 - No. Cal. SF Trader Vic's - NEW INFO! Read on...

Aloha!

Just wanted to do a rollcall of people in the area who can't make the fab San Diego shindig.

I believe that Smilinky are planning on being there.

I am definitely working that night- beyond that I have few details at this point.

Who's in?

[ Edited by: martiki 2005-12-04 08:33 ]

I'm in!

I will be sure to attend...what's the dress code; top-hat and tails!?!?!

Martin, How's your banana daiquiri?

It's so good Russell, you'll love it.

But I'm cutting you off if I see any monkey business.

ZAZZ!

We've pretty much written off SD, much as we'd love to go! We've just got too much other stuff to spend on/save up for this holiday season, and we don't really feel like traveling anyways.

So we'll be sure to swing by and sample a few of Martiki's lovely libations! We might bring a small posse, too--we'll see!

Coco Loco and I can't afford to go to San Diego. I'm still waiting to hear back from the owners of the Orbit Inn about a discount for New Year's. But if New Year's in Palm Springs doesn't work out, then it looks like we would be in for ringing in the New Year at Trader Vic's!

My bro' is going to be handling Conga Lounge's New Years Party, so we'll probably head to the Traders as well

JUST ANNOUNCED: Spirit of Polynesia will be playing on New Year's Eve at SF Vic's!

For those of you who caught them at our Hawaiian Night recently, you saw how good they were- classic tunes, live hula, and Tahitian Drum dancing. This time they're coming back with more percussion to blow 2005 out of the water.

We are also offering a prix fixe five or six course menu that looks wonderful. I'll get a copy and post it here. Should be a great night!

If you're around, come on down!

Here's the dinner menu for New Year's Eve. It's going to be quite special. The regular dinner menu will not be served, but the bar menu will still be offered.

Make your reservations soon!

Trio of Caviar:

Russian Oestera stuffed baby potato
Buckwhat blini with golden caviar
Nigiri of Salmon Caviar

First Course: choice of-

Cosmo Tidbits for two
1/2 dozen Kumamoto oysters
Duo of Foie Gras with Asian pear chutney & raisin brioche
Dungeness Crab crepe Bengal with shaved black truffles
BBQ Kobe-style boneless short ribs with Yuzu flavored Daikon salad

Second Course: choice of-

Bongo Bongo soup
Mache Sald with rasberry vinagrette & toasted pine nuts
Endive & Watercress salad with mustard dressing
Shark Fin soup with enoki mushrooms

Fish Course: choice of-

Rhode Island Scallops with Madiera sauce & crispy leeks
Lobster mousse stuffed rex sole roulade with saffron sauce

Main Course: choice of-

Indonesian Rack of Lamb with rice noodles and peanut sauce
Miso Halibut with a crunchy rice cake & edamame beans
Half Maine Lobster Thermidor with baby vegetables
Filet Pepper Steak witha a Cognac cream sauce & sea salted steak fries
BBQ rack of venison with celery root puree & shitake mushroom jus
Steamed Chilean Sea Bass with ginger, scallions & soy
BBQ Squab with stir fry snow peas & black mushrooms
BBQ Rib Eye Steak with our trio of butters

Dessert: choice of-

Dessert sampler for two
Mont-Blanc Cake with chestnut glace
Tahitian Coffee Creme Brulee with fresh raspberries
Chocolate Paradise with hazelnt creme anglaise

Coffee, Tea, Cookies & After Dinner Chocolates

$80 pp w/o fish course
$95 pp with fish course

wow!

On 2005-12-05 10:31, martiki wrote:
Here's the dinner menu for New Year's Eve. It's going to be quite special. The regular dinner menu will not be served, but the bar menu will still be offered.

Make your reservations soon!

---

I'm hungry!

Mr. Smiley is the most thirstiesterest of
all!
Have a nice Tiki Day!
If you like it,it is ZAZZ! If you don't, give it a RAZZ.

[ Edited by: mrsmiley 2005-12-29 16:55 ]

And I'm speechless!

We made our reservations for 9:15 pm. I hear the entertainment starts around 9:30 pm. Anyone else making plans yet?

• Myke

I am thirsty, hungry and ready to party!!!

I think the reservations for the late dinner seating are full or close to it. If you were planning on eating dinner, you better call Trader Vics at 415-775-6300 ASAP!!!

[ Edited by: mrsmiley 2005-12-29 16:54 ]

Yes! We'd love to dine with you fine folks. Can I sit next to Russell?

zazz!

[ Edited by: mrsmiley 2005-12-29 16:54 ]

On 2005-12-27 20:45, Humuhumu wrote:
Yes! We'd love to dine with you fine folks. Can I sit next to Russell?

Yeah Baby! Just keep your paws off my Bananas Flambe!

See everyone tonight!

Yes indeedy, now that we're not promised a violent storm and all the accompanying fender-benders and flooding, most likely we WILL see everyone tonight!

We're gonna start at the Conga around eight. Anyone from the East/North/Whatever Bay who wants to make that the first pit stop, feel free to join in. Paul's pouring, so you know it'll be enticing...

Pictures!!! I want to see what I missed!
Aloha and Happy New Year everyone.
:tiki:

[ Edited by: tiki royale 2006-01-02 22:25 ]

What a wonderful way to ring in the new year -- the meal was delicious and a lot of fun, the drinks were delicious and a lot of fun, and the company was delicious and a lot of fun. Pictures -- I got hundreds of 'em...

http://photo.humuhumu.com/v/nye2006/

:up: From left to right: me, Hanford, Hubert & Russell (seated on the wall), Inky Louise, Denise, Conga Mike & Mr. Smiley

:up: Inky enjoys one of the many fabulous pieces of Trader Vic's dinnerware

:up: Hanford is startled by his Shark Fin Soup, as a Panda looks on

:up: Bongo Bongo!

:up: Hubert & Russell are still wearing their Xmas duds

:up: The shower-cap wearing salt shaker, part of the fine TV tradition

:up: Mr. Smiley uses his sneaky telescoping fork to steal from Denise's plate at the next table

:up: The salt shaker & I get cozy

:up: The lobster brings out Conga Mike's devilish side

:up: Mr. Smiley & Hubert share pick-up tips

:up: One of the many lovely Spirit of Polynesia dancers

:up: Some of the dancers fall under Russell's funky banana-scented spell, while Hubert grudgingly goes along

:up: Hubert imbibes

:up: Hanford approves -- of what, I don't know

:up: Denise among the stars

:up: Inky waits for the countdown

:up: There's no beating sharing NYE with my favorite person

:up: Denise & me

:up: Inky tries her luck with the trick fork

:up: So does Hanford

:up: Martin comes to check on Russell

:up: Once off his shift, Martin changes into his own clothes, which don't look much different from his work clothes

:up: Hanford enjoys not being the designated driver

:up: Mr. Smiley enjoys not being the designated walker

:up: A Christmas menehune

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope everybody had a safe and fun evening!

Critiki - Ooga-Mooga - Humu Kon Tiki

[ Edited by: Humuhumu 2006-04-13 10:21 ]

Looks like one GREAT time was had by all. With the rainfall and road closures, we had to cancel our New Years celebration at TV. I live about 20 minutes from the major flooding area along the Russian River, but wasn't affected except for minor detours around flooded intersections and wineries. After 4 days of downpour and rescuing my carved tikis from a water soaked backyard, we decided we would wait one more year to celebrate New Years at TV with the ohana.

Hope to see you all soon!

-Myke

Those photos just begin to describe all the great fun we had! The food was great, Martiki's drinks were fan-friggn-tastic, the show was an eyeful, and the folks are always the best!

I am so happy to have friends like these! Love to all for 2006

xoxo