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Trader Vic's Downtown Los Angeles!, Los Angeles, CA (restaurant) |
tobunga
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Posts: 1037 |  Posted: 2009-02-16 10:08 pm Permalink
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On 2009-01-14 01:02, bigtikidude wrote:
so here's to a New start for Vics' in LA.
and where and when do we sign up for Reservations?
Jeff(bigtikidude)
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Yeah, where do we sign up?!?
Is there anything in the works for a grand opening event? (or a close-to-the-grand-opening-event-that-regular-shlubs-like-me... or I... can attend) I wanna be a part of the celebration as soon as possible!!!
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Bay Park Buzzy
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From: West Bay Park, San Diego, CA
| Posted: 2009-02-17 12:16 pm Permalink
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On 2009-02-15 06:57, Tipsy McStagger wrote:
that location looks familiar...was there a restuarant in that space previously?? what was it called?
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It's the subtle details that will set them apart...
Buzzy Out!
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arriano
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From: Dog Patch - San Diego
| Posted: 2009-02-17 4:39 pm Permalink
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On 2009-02-16 10:20, bigbrotiki wrote:
And that front will certainly not remain looking that bare, that looks like a Blockbuster Video store. Trader John was merely proudly displaying the new sign, which is nice. There will be an awning, plants, some bamboo, and most importantly, an entrance flanked by two Tiki Diablo Tikis.
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I have to say, that is one truly ugly building. Looks like a government building built in the 1960s/1970s.
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tikiyaki
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From: The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA
| Posted: 2009-02-17 4:55 pm Permalink
I like Government building built in the 60's.
At least it's not "Taco Bell Tuscanny" - Puke yellow stucco with a spanish tile roof.
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CheekyGirl
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From: Like Oh My Gawd..San Fernando Valley
| Posted: 2009-03-09 1:06 pm Permalink
Damn! Missed my opportunity for a peek....on the way to a King's game, I noticed the door slightly ajar, but idiot me, didn't take it....I'm so mad at myself!
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tikiyaki
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From: The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA
| Posted: 2009-03-09 1:32 pm Permalink
So far, I saw a few framed drywalls up...not much else.
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Chub
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From: Detroit, MI but now in sunny Los Angeles
| Posted: 2009-03-09 2:05 pm Permalink
They have a long way to go. When I took this pic a little while back, there was nothing but the studs and some of the mechanical systems.
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RevBambooBen
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From: Huntikington Beach
| Posted: 2009-03-09 9:10 pm Permalink
So, how far past the due/opening date of March 15th are they gonna go?
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Chub
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From: Detroit, MI but now in sunny Los Angeles
| Posted: 2009-03-09 9:24 pm Permalink
The web site says April 15th, not March. I'd be surprised if they are able to open any earlier that June. I hope I'm wrong.
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TraderJohn
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From: Los Feliz
| Posted: 2009-03-09 9:51 pm Permalink
Have faith that we are working as hard as possible to make this Trader Vic’s the best!, and to open as soon as possible. But there are certain elements that we cannot control, but we still are hoping to open in April. (Not June)
I look forward to seeing everyone there with a Mai Tai in your hands soon.
For updates join http://twitter.com/Tradervics
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Chub
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From: Detroit, MI but now in sunny Los Angeles
| Posted: 2009-03-09 10:37 pm Permalink
Great to hear you're still on track. We'll all be there either way!
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tikiyaki
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Joined: May 18, 2004
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From: The Exotic Port of REDONDO BEACH, CA
| Posted: 2009-03-09 10:40 pm Permalink
Can't wait John. Building Codes are probably killin' ya !
Good Luck, and hope to see it open soon.
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bigtikidude
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From: Anaheim,Ca.
| Posted: 2009-03-10 10:00 am Permalink
Trader John,
any updates on gettin some of the old bartenders from the BH TV's
Especialy Alfi, who is up in the lobby of the Hilton now(Crime)
hes the guy that really knows his stuff.
and sorry, but I gotta go with a Navy Grog as my drink of Choice at TV's
Can't wait.
Jeff(bigtikidude)
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hiltiki
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From: Reseda, calif.
| Posted: 2009-03-10 6:56 pm Permalink
What Jeff said and Alfie knows how to make them just perfect.
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KaptainKuku
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From: Hollyweird
| Posted: 2009-03-17 6:37 pm Permalink
As a downtown resident, I will be there with mugs on.
Whatever the first day is that I can get in there. (Hint hint.)
How about a special "preview" day for TC members????
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