I was in Vegas with my girl friend and decided that I was going to roam about on my own for awhile. I have been to the Trader Vic's in LA at the Beverly Hills Hotel several times, but had yet to have one of their famous Mai Tais.
I had spoken to a friend earlier that day and he had told me that a Mai Tai was a must have at Trader Vics. I had just lost several hundred dollars at the Planet Hollywood Casino (attached to Trader Vics) and was thumbing through the "Players Club" book and found that they had a two for one deal. SWEET!
I walked in and the place was completely dead...there were like 3 people in the whole place. I made my way to the bar and had a seat. I sat there for 10 MINUTES until the MANANGER came up and started friendly conversation. The sweetest little man I have ever met. After about 5 or so minutes of chatting about LA and the Queen Mary in Long Beach, I asked him if he could get the bartender so I could order a drink. He was shocked that I had yet to be served. He gave me his card so that I could call him personally to set up a reservation when I come up for my birthday in October.
There, before me, sat the most incredible drink. The first sip was a heavenly burst of fruity rum that made my tongue do things x rated in my mouth! Before I could set the glass down, it was gone. Not to worry, the second Mai Tai was already waiting for me!
Thanks to my friend in VA for insisting on my trying a Trader Vics Mai Tai. It was definately a highlight of my trip!