As Don the Beachcomber’s popularity grew, it faced competition from another tiki luminary, Victor J. “Trader Vic” Bergeron. Trader Vic’s, a tiki bar and restaurant founded by Bergeron, opened its doors in Oakland, California, in 1937. Like Don the Beachcomber, Trader Vic’s offered exotic cocktails and Polynesian-inspired decor, but it had a unique twist.
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