Mai Tai Day 2023

The Experience:

Kick back on the water!

At the end of your long  day, head down to the Bay and the lounge at Trader Vic’s for drinks and a taste of the world!  You will be transformed by the tiki madness and soothed by the views of the boats in the marina and beyond.

Decades ahead of his time, Vic ‘The Trader’ Bergeron chose to offer Chinese dishes alongside the then-contemporary Continental cuisine, creating maybe the original fusion menu. Today, Trader Vic’s continues the tradition and still uses the Chinese Wood-fired Ovens featuring dishes from the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Asia, and Japan. And, as we all know, Trader Vic’s claims to be home to the original Mai Tai.

Here’s what’s on the lounge menu: Tidbits & Pupus

• Cosmo Tidbits – Trader Vic’s original pupu platter.A sampling of crispy prawns, char siu pork, crab rangoon & BBQ ribs for two (featured here)
• BBQ Spare Ribs – Sugar cured & dipped in our signature BBQ glaze. Slow cooked to perfection
• Veggie Spring Rolls (v) –Julienned vegetables in a crispy spring roll wrapper Served with sweet chili sauce
• Crab Rangoon – Vic’s favorite tidbit, these crispy crab & cream cheese filled wontons are sure to kickstart your appetite!
• Crispy Prawn – The original ‘crispy prawn’. Finished with a light crispy panko crust for the avid shrimp lover
• Cheese Bings – A classic tidbit from the 80’s, made famous at the Beverly Hilton. Nutmeg seasoned béchamel with Gruyére cheese & smoked ham, rolled in a crepe.Finished in a crispy panko crust.

Did you know?

Following his history-making creation of The Original Mai Tai® in 1944, Trader Vic created over 200 signature cocktails. Best described as Paradise In A Glass®, each handcrafted cocktail is an experience all its own.

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday:

• Lunch 12pm-3pm
• Lounge 12pm-9:30pm
• Dinner 5pm-9pm

Where:

9 Anchor Dr
Emeryville

http://tradervicsemeryville

The Experience:

Happy 90^th Birthday, Trader Vic’s!

If you have ever been to Trader Vic’s, it is definitely a different world with all the carved statues of the ancestors (tiki) and elaborate carved mugs lining up the bar. And the Chinese Wood-fired Ovens  add an ancient cooking method dating back to the Han Dynasty, with dishes like yum Indonesian Rack of Lamb.

How did this all start? Vic ‘The Trader’ Bergeron opened up Hinky Dinks on San Pablo in 1934. The Trader’s global travels led him to transform the saloon into an island-inspired bar. After inventing and popularizing the rum-based Mai Tai, Trader Vic’s opened on the waterfront in the Emeryville Marina and engaged the world in global delights adding Chinese dishes to the their contemporary Continental Cuisine. Maybe the first fusion menu! Today there’s an ever-evolving menu featuring dishes from the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Asia and Japan.

So, here’s to 90 years of iconic Tiki madness! Trader Vic’s has a definite Tiki Mug following. Discover what it is about the mugs and meet the Mug Makers. Join the crew on Saturday, February 24 at 6pm for a spirited discussion and a sneak preview of the movie Cabali & the Mug Obsession with Director Josh Dragotta. If you are a collector of tiki mugs, you will want to be there for the two new Trader Vic’s mug releases.

Did you know?

Following his history-making creation of The Original Mai Tai® in 1944, Trader Vic created over 200 signature cocktails. Best described as Paradise In A Glass®, each handcrafted cocktail is an experience all its own.

Hours: Wednesday-Sunday:

• Lunch 12pm-3pm
• Lounge 12pm-9:30pm
• Dinner 5pm-9pm

Taste the world!

Where:

9 Anchor Dr
Emeryville

http://tradervicsemeryville

The Experience:

Toast ‘The Trader’s’ famous concoction!

Put Mai Tai Day 2023 on your calendar!

Join your friends at Trader Vic’s to honor Vic ‘The Trader’ Bergeron and his invention of the World’s Greatest Rum Cocktail on Sunday, August 27 at 1pm!

• Live Music by Ape, Patrick Landenza, Hot laundry and DJ “Speakeasy Ray”
• DRINK: Mai Tais, Tropical Tais, Mocktails, Boozy Slushies,
• DRINK: Rum Tastings from a Dozen Brands,
• EAT: Trader Vic’s Pupus & Bites, Tropical Desserts,. Pupus may include Crispy Prawns, Char Siu Pork, Crab Rangoon, BBQ Ribs (Sugar cured & dipped in our signature BBQ glaze & slow cooked ot perfection), Veggie Spring Rolls, Cheese Bings and more!. (Featured here are the crispy prawns, BBQ ribs.)
• Tiki Artists Selling Ceramics, Décor, Clothes, Art, & Gifts
• Spirited Discussion and Book Signing with Federico Hernandez of the San Francisco Rum Fest
• Cultural Dance performances
• Kid’s Face Painting
• Professional Photobooth,
• Guest bartenders from Neighboring Tiki Hubs
• Silent Auction

Purchase your tickets and wristband here. Purchasing a Mai Tai Day 2023 wristband includes ALL of the above AND: Limited Edition 2023 Mai Tai Glass, ‘Tai’ tote bag, Event map, Bottle of Water, 3 Food & Beverage Tickets, plus access to all areas and activities!

Additional food and beverage tickets are available for purchase! There will be multiple stations throughout the event where these tickets can be purchased- but be on the lookout for the Food & Beverage pre-sale so you can get your tickets before Mai Tai Day and not have to wait in line! Stay tuned for event updates!

Did you know?

Following his history-making creation of The Original Mai Tai® in 1944, Trader Vic created over 200 signature cocktails. Best described as Paradise In A Glass®, each handcrafted cocktail is an experience all its own.

 And then, decades ahead of his time, Trader Vic  chose to offer Chinese dishes alongside the then-contemporary Continental cuisine, creating the original fusion menu!

Hours Wednesday-Sunday:

• Lunch 12pm-3pm
• Lounge 12pm-9:30pm
• Dinner 5pm-9pm

Taste the world!

Taste The World® at Trader Vic’s and enjoy the subtle smoky flavors imparted by their Chinese Wood-fired Ovens, an ancient cooking method dating back to the Han Dynasty, with dishes like Indonesian Rack of Lamb or their fork-tender BBQ Spare Ribs.

Photo/Alex Herrera At Yoshi’s in Oakland

Where:

9 Anchor Dr
Emeryville

http://tradervicsemeryville