Did you know that Donn Beach inspired Trader Vic?
Don’s Beachcomber Café had built a reputation for quality cocktails in a tropically themed environment and because it was located in the heart of Hollywood, had a star-studded clientele.
Donn’s Marama Houseboat
Donn Beach was a master of tropical escapism, bringing paradise to those who couldn’t get there via his South Seas themed bars and restaurants, Don the Beachcomber; “If you can’t get to paradise, I’ll bring it to you.” Towards the twilight years of Donn’s life, he had visions of creating the next level of escapism; […]
Don the Beachcomber included in Tampa Bay’s 15 hottest new restaurants!
We’re not even halfway through the year, but it’s already been a busy one for the Tampa Bay restaurant scene, with several highly-anticipated spots marking their debut during the first quarter and the addition of…
The QB Cooler
Don the Beachcomber was famous for his creative and delicious tropical cocktails and the QB Cooler was certainly one of his most popular. As a veteran serviceman in the US Army Air Corp, Donn created this drink in homage to his time in the military. The “QB” in QB Cooler is an acronym for “Quiet […]
Morgan’s Cove, a new pirate-themed speakeasy, debuts in Tampa
“Look for the wooden door & red light.” That’s the message that lures new cocktail enthusiasts to Tampa’s newest bar, Morgan’s Cove. The pirate-themed speakeasy, located at 210 N Morgan Street, is the latest venture by the team that brought Don the Beachcomber to Pinellas County.
Don the Beachcomber launches Morgan’s Cove speakeasy in Tampa
The revival of the iconic Don the Beachcomber brand has entered a new chapter with the opening of the first Gantt Reserve Collection bar in downtown Tampa.
Donn’s Influence and Preservation of Hawaiian Culture
Donn Beach was a world traveler, beachcomber and explorer and saw many things during his younger years that he wanted to share with the people around him. One of his most famous quotes was, “If you can’t get to paradise, I’ll bring it to you” and that he did to those on the mainland US. […]
Donn’s Service in the Military
Did you know that Donn Beach served in the military? When World War II broke out, Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt joined the army…
Why Cantonese Food and Caribbean Cocktails?
Don’s Beachcomber Café officially opened on December 5th, 1933 at 1722 N. McCadden Place in the lobby of the McCadden Hotel in Hollywood, California. When the bar moved across the street to 1727 N. McCadden Place, Donn began serving Cantonese food. This in combination with serving Caribbean based cocktails was an odd combination, so why […]