Trader Vic’s: Closed
Trader Vic’s, famed for its cocktails, has gone down as fast as a Mai Tai in the hands of The Cellar Rat after a stressful day. Based on a tip from someone in the restaurant industry, I visited and found the kitsch-laden bar/restaurant darkened.
The sales manager for the Beijing branch of the global chain informed me via SMS that, “the company has decided to close forever.”
A patron who signed up for the Trader Vic’s VIP card received the following E-mail:
“First of all, we highly appreciate your always support and presence to Trader Vic’s Beijing. Due to the adjustment of the operations, our head office unfortunately decided to close all the business of Trader Vic’s Beijing since February 19, 2008. We feel extremely sorry for this bad news. Please come to our office to cancel your membership with Trader Vic’s before February 29, 2008 with your remained vouchers and membership card. We will try our best to remedy your loss cause by the closure of the restaurant.”
I suspected Trader Vic’s had a Capone’s-like future, but never thought it would sail off into the sunset this fast.
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hey, are the going to auction off their totem poles and other junk? Could be a nice acoutremont
M-Dawg,
That’s a great idea. I know my apartment could do with a few totem poles and miniature ships.
Cheers, Boyce
You don’t find the tiki’s a little tacky?
Last I heard they have a huge “Trader Vic’s” warehouse somewhere, where the ghosts of closed restaurants go, only to be shipped to a new restaurant when it opens.