Introduction by illustrations by guy huze and william f. Early reprint, 12mo, 272 pages, introduction by lucius beebe, watercolor illustrations by guy huze and line drawings by william f. So vic named his drink mai tai, and the rest is cocktail history. Trader vic s book of food and drink gay recipes for good eating, good drinking and good parties on. Trader vic s has 21 companyowned and franchised restaurants around the worldfrom emeryville, california. Bergeron also published multiple cookbooks and bartending guides. The legendary trader vic s is the ultimate island retreat in amman, home to the best tropical cocktails hands down. Trader vics pacific island cookbook, with side trips to hong kong, southeast asia, mexico and texas. This book is the first and best thing ever done by trader vic, the man who popularized polynesian food and drink, and added so many colors to america s culinary palate. Trader vics trading post started in oakland, california and spread throughout the country. The restaurant sets the standard for island cusine, drawing on various cultures found in the polynesian islands where the food culminates in a true blend of french, asian and american cusine. Trader vics book of food and drink contains recipes from a legendary cocktail bar and restaurant of the past that lives on today in cities like beverly hills, atlanta, emeryville, and london. See details trader vics book of food and drink 1946 1st ed.
Drink trader vics london home of the mai tai cocktails. Since 1934 trader vic s has been dedicated to preparing only the freshest meals with the finest ingredients from around the world. He was one of two people who claimed to have invented the mai tai. Whether you are enjoying a romantic dinner or dining as a group, trader vics has something for you. Squeeze the juice from a lime wedge into glass, drop in the wedge, and add 1 sprig of mint. Writing style is casual, irreverant, exotic and fun. This cookbook, from the home of the mai tai is a sought after collectible with recipes for both meals and tropical drinks. Use a spoon or muddler to mash the sugar, lime juice, and mint. A wonderful variety of foods worthy of a great celebration together with a vast array of wonderful drinks celebrating the polynesian spirit and history.
Trader vics pacific island cookbook, with side trips to hong kong. The recipe has changed throughout the years using younger rums and various fruit and citrus juice measurementsyou can find these other versions of the mai tai posted around the internet. There is even a trader vic s mai tai mixer available in some stores. Today, trader vics continues the tradition with an everevolving menu featuring dishes from the mediterranean, the middle east, asia, and japan.
Today, trader vics continues the tradition with an everevolving menu featuring dishes from the. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Funny, smart and very well executed, it s a book of great importance to the american culture i believe it s a turning point. Apr 01, 2005 an entertaining guide from trader vics restaurant including recipes for cocktails, pupus, finger food, entrees, and desserts. Trader vics book of food and drink cookbook village. December 10, 1902, san francisco october 11, 1984, hillsborough, california founded a chain of polynesianthemed restaurants that bore his nickname, trader vic. Serving trader vic s signature cocktails with original recipes. Trader vics is a restaurant and tiki bar chain headquartered. How don the beachcomber and trader vic started the tiki. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. As londons original rum tiki bar and fusionrestaurant this park lane stalwart offers an eclectic collection of global cuisines alongside tropical cocktails, including the mai tai a trader vics creation all served in signature glasses and an exotic atmosphere decked out with authentic artefacts and trappings from around. Funny, smart and very well executed, its a book of great importance to the american culture i believe its a turning point.
A followup to the popular the great tiki drink book. In an earlier era fusion cuisine arrived in america, disgusied as trader vic. Trader vics book of food and drink became a classic, offering a glimpse into that past with fantastic cocktail recipes, food recipes, how to throw a luau, and an indepth look into the different rums of the world. The legendary trader vics is the ultimate island retreat in amman, home to the best tropical cocktails hands down.
Trader vics, located at the hilton dubai jumeirah, is the newest international location offering indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the pool and the arabian gulf. Trader vics is a restaurant and tiki bar chain headquartered in emeryville, california, united states. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Trader vics book of food and drink by victor jules. Written with wonderful humor and includes history of various beverages, especially rums from around the world. Cocktails and food to share with friends a cookbook english edition. This particular drink, a short hoist in a tall glass, doesnt appear with the logo, but damned if i can find it anywhere else. Trader vic s book of food and drink a cocktail book. This book is a wonderful and timeless contribution to any good hosts library and remains, more than a half century later, an inspiration to our youth. Trader vics book of food and drink 1946 by beebe lucius.
Seaside grog a drink reminiscent of the seaside villages of sailors long gone, with hints of honey and spices, bright citrus, spiced and 151 rums. The copy pictured at left is a signed first edition in near fine condition. Whether you are enjoying a romantic dinner or dining as a group, trader vic s has something for you. Be the first first to indulge in our exciting new menu at trader vics seychelles. Trader vics worldwide home home of the original mai tai. Since 1934 trader vics has been dedicated to preparing only the freshest meals with the finest ingredients from around the world. Trader vic writes a short introduction to most recipes and fills pages between recipes with stories of his life, the islands and general useful knowledge.
Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Created by restaurant visionary vic the trader bergeron, the tropical interior, exotic cocktails, and international menu have become worldfamous with locations across the globe. Serving trader vics signature cocktails with original recipes. Jacket has a little wear at the edges and someone evidently once sold it at a garage sale see photo of number written inside first. Following his culinary curiosity along the ancient spice route, he collected recipes to bring back to trader vics, and his eclectic cuisine reinvented. This drink comes from trader vics book of food and drink, one of his first books, and certainly the first to focus on tropical fare, including a nifty little icon on trader vics signature originals.
This book is the first and best thing ever done by trader vic, the man who popularized polynesian food and drink, and added so many colors to americas culinary palate. H styles traditional item type vintage, antique or pre. Trader vics has 21 companyowned and franchised restaurants around the worldfrom emeryville, california. Trader vics book of food and drink represents the high point of a. An entertaining guide from trader vic s restaurant including recipes for cocktails, pupus, finger food, entrees, and desserts. Jan 01, 2000 in an earlier era fusion cuisine arrived in america, disgusied as trader vic. Mai tai, navy grog, trader vics grog, bahia, samoan fogcutter, chi chi, scorpion, singapore symphony. Gay recipes for good eating good drinking good parties. Trader vics tiki party cocktails and food to share with. Garden city ny 1946 is introduced by the venerable lucius beebe and authored by trader vic.
Trader vics pacific island cookbook, with side trips to hong kong, southeast asia, mexico and texas 300 food and drink recipes from 18 different places trader. The home of the original mai tai, trader vics sets the world standard for tropical sophistication with its international cuisine, exotic cocktails, and authentic decor. Trader vic s lifestyle was about food and drink, but more importantly about the way people enjoyed the feast of friendship. Trader vics book of food and drink by outlet book company. Trader vics book of food and drink gay recipes for good. Trader vic s book of food and drink represents the high point of a wonderful cultural experience.
Trader vics, a london institution since 1963, is the first international location at the london hilton on park lane. Trader vic cookbooks, recipes and biography eat your books. Trader vics book of food and drink by victor jules trader vic. I read half the book in a couple of hours during commercials. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Trader vics lifestyle was about food and drink, but more importantly about the way people enjoyed the feast of friendship. When i first acquired a copy of trader vics book of food and drink 1946, i knew it wouldnt be long before i wrote something about it.
This book is a wonderful and timeless contribution to any good host s library and remains, more than a half century later, an inspiration to our youth. Trader vic was victor bergeron, a native of san francisco. Drink the fiery potion of the war god mixed with rums, apricot and mezcalspicy. Collectible first edition cocktail, recipe and entertaining guide by legendary san francisco restaurant owner and author, trader vic victor bergeron. Since its opening in 1972 overlooking the san francisco bay and emeryville marina, trader vics has been hailed as one of the best restaurants in the bay area. Trader vic s, a london institution since 1963, is the first international location at the london hilton on park lane. This book is a reprint of the 1946 original with more than 200 south seainspired recipes for food and drink. It is separated into 3 sections, about booze, about parties and about food in general with a colorful depiction of polynesian life at the start of each section. Trader vics book of food and drink a cocktail book.
Trader vics is a restaurant and tiki bar chain headquartered in. Trader vics is about the many convivial pleasures of traditional polynesian dining where every order is served with a warm, friendly cheer. Garden city ny 1946 is introduced by the venerable lucius beebe and authored by trader vic victor bergeron. Trader vics in mayfair celebrates over 50 years of paradise. Derelict preface introduction by lucius beebe about booze about parties about food in general index. Trader vic s book of food and drink contains recipes from a legendary cocktail bar and restaurant of the past that lives on today in cities like beverly hills, atlanta, emeryville, and london. Years ahead of his time, the trader chose to offer chinese dishes alongside the thencontemporary continental cuisine, creating the original fusion menu decades before it would become a trend. Trader vic s trading post started in oakland, california and spread throughout the country. Decades ahead of his time, vic the trader bergeron chose to offer chinese dishes alongside the thencontemporary continental cuisine, creating the original fusion menu. Sample the eclectic global cuisines from our chinese woodfired ovens, taste a little bit of paradise with our signature tropical cocktails and savor an exotic atmosphere bedecked with authentic artifacts, tiki carvings and trappings from around the world which. The famous brand continues to live up to its reputation for excellent food and service, exotic drinks and vibrant atmosphere. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Buy trader vics book of food and drink with an introduction by lucius beebe by victor bergeron isbn. Trader vics book of food and drink 1946 by beebe, lucius introduction dust jacket in acceptable condition.