How to Dine Like a Local at Trader Vic’s

The ultimate tiki-tacky dining experience

Illustration by Barb Kalustian

Whether you’re celebrating graduations, family reunions or birthday parties — or a first date if you’re lucky — Trader Vic’s is the Disneyland of Bay Area fine dining.

The History

Before we dive into the fun stuff, such as pupus and drinks served in boats, I’m going…