What happened to Don the Beachcomber?
Donn died of liver cancer in Hawaii in 1989, at the age of 81. Today, only three locations still carry the name Don the Beachcomber.
When did Don the Beachcomber open?
If you’ve ever set foot in a tiki bar anywhere, you’ve probably seen a mention of Don the Beachcomber, which laid the groundwork for the tiki craze when it opened in Hollywood in 1933, and that legendary bar’s founder, who called himself Donn Beach (born Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt).
Where is Don Beach?
Donn Beach (born Ernest Raymond Gantt; February 22, 1907 – June 7, 1989) was an American adventurer, businessman, and World War II veteran who was the “founding father” of tiki culture….
| Donn Beach | |
|---|---|
| Died | June 7, 1989 (aged 82) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Resting place | National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific |
Where was the original Don the Beachcomber?
The first Don the Beachcomber opened in Los Angeles in 1937. Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt, who later changed his name to Donn Beach, founded the chain. Aside from Sunset Beach, the only other current Don the Beachcomber is in Hawaii.
Where was the original Trader Vics?
Oakland
TRADER VICS WORLDWIDE has a rich history of success and innovation that all began in 1934 when Vic “The Trader” Bergeron built a cozy little saloon on San Pablo Avenue in Oakland, California called Hinky Dinks.
Where did Tiki culture come from?
The history of tiki culture dates back to ancient Polynesia. Such carvings were first discovered in Polynesia, and tiki carvings are said to represent a Polynesian God. They’re an integral part of South Pacific mythology, culture and history.
Does Trader Vics still exist?
Trader Vic’s Emeryville opened in 1973, a replacement for the Oakland, California, original that debuted in 1934. The chain once had almost 30 locations around the world, with 80 percent located in the U.S. Only two remain in the country today: Emeryville and Atlanta, open since 1976.
Are Trader Vic’s and Trader Joe’s related?
The stores were once ‘Pronto Markets’ Indulging Californians’ Tiki culture obsession at the time, Joe renamed his stores Trader Joe’s, inspired by a popular Tiki bar chain called Trader Vic’s. With their sunny walls and hand-painted murals, today’s TJ’s stores still have the original beachy vibe. Want more MoneyWise?
What do tikis mean?
: a wood or stone image of a Polynesian supernatural power.
What kind of alcohol is Trader Vic’s?
Spiced Rum 35% Alc./Vol.