We all know tiki bars and their dozens of classic fruity drinks have provided an escape for generations of Californians. At a recent happy hour at Trader Vic’s in Emeryville — one of the country’s original tiki bars — I finally had such appetizers: crab rangoon, chicken satay, spring rolls and “Chinese bbq” ribs. On menus like this one for …
I admire my dad for a lot of reasons, but chief among them is how fully he commits to his concept of vacation. Once arriving, he's always cognizant of wanting to eat certain items our family doesn't necessarily eat day-to-day at home: boozy slushies, specialty desserts and copious amounts of seafood. Related: Travel south to the "Seafood Capital of Alabama" …
