Post #316290 by aloha.taboo on Mon, Jul 2, 2007 11:48 AM

By the time I was able to get to a Trader Vic's, it was closing night.

Chicago. New Year's Eve 2005.

The Xmas Tikis were gathered at Vic's for a closing night bash.

If I remember correctly, it was less than $40 for an open bar and open hor'devours buffet.

I couldn't wait till I go get inside!

Fortunately, the staff didn't want anyone to go thirsty while they were waiting on line to get in, so while we waiting to pay our fee, servers brought out trays and trays of beautiful Mai-Tais.

It felt like I was arriving someplace special. And I was. Those first few Mai-Tais were absolutely perfect.

As the evening wore on, the band played and dancers did their hula

the drinks kept flowing.

By the end of the evening - or beginning of the morning, depends on how you look at it - the bar staff was starting to get surly every time they had to make one of the classic drinks that Trader Vic's is known for. But we kept ordering them! And they kept coming!

Now if they'd just find a new location in Chicago.....