Back in 1934, with $500 in his pocket, Victor Jules Bergeron opened a small bar restaurant in Oakland, California called "Hinky Dinks". This was soon renamed Trader Vic's in 1937, due to Victor's habit of trading food and drink for almost anything.
Now some 67 years later Trader Vic's graces the world with locations in Los Angeles, London, Tokyo, Dubai, and now Palo Alto to name just a few.
The exotic Polynesian decor is mixed with formal table service, giant wooden Tikis and sterling silver, the eclectic style that Trader Vic's has become renowned for. The ambiance wraps itself around you as soon as you enter the door, making you think of beaches, moonlight, escape and relaxation.
Our imaginative food is based on some of the world's best culinary techniques. Starting with only fresh ingredients, Trader Vic's chefs then employ a variety of multi ethnic methods of cooking, a blend of French, Creole, and Oriental American. Whether they're steaming, grilling, using the woks or slowly roasting in the Chinese wood fired ovens, Trader Vic's captures the senses with exotic ingredients precisely prepared. |
