Thanks for the photos of the Don's in Palm Springs. We are very sorry to read that you did not enjoy your prime rib sandwich. Inspired by his travels and the South Seas movies, he filled the new place with a collection of odds and ends he found and imported during his excursions (bamboo, fishing floats, grass mattings, etc.). Can a vegan person get a good meal at this restaurant? What is that Zombie card on top of the menu? Map this menu! Janey California Blogger Cosmic American Fashion, Amusement Parks, Unique Destinations, & Weird History. Added the defunct Don The Beachcombers at the Disneyland California Adventure from TikiKate's expedition. I usually avoid eating/ drinking at hotels because the food is usually not great and a rip-off, esp at resorts. Tim Swanky Glazner Donn Beach historian currently working on a book and documentary about Donn Beach. 340 replies, Celebrating classic and modern Polynesian Pop, Rendered in 0.071129 seconds 22878 Pacific Coast Highway, former Tonga Lei restaurant site. Pages: Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii - early 1970s Amazing record, guys, I have nothing to ad. I started looking into how many locations there were and what paper items (matchbooks, postcards, menus) were around for each location. That last photo was used for the menu illustration I used in the BOT page 165! Thanks also for the menu post. I have always wanted to see what the Chicago, San Diego and Denver locations looked like. So, now lets backpedal a bitAs I said, this isnt the original Don the Beachcomber. Call number Zander 391.

I'd actually asked them about this because their website makes it sound like there are 3 different areas. He also built the open-air International Market Place in the center of Honolulus tourist area, where his offices were located above an enormous banyan tree. This page was last modified on 27 December 2015, at 18:12. Thank you for joining us at DonMore, Really nice location and reasonable drink prices but way understaffed making it not ideal. The most public Tiki atmosphere in Malibu now can be found at Duke's Restaurant. Don the Beachcomber, 1727 North McCadden Place, Hollywood, 1955.jpg |. The inside of the card has a Don The Beachcomber story of Rum. Santa Barbara, California Pat's Grass Shack was a hole in the wall live band spot in Goleta that also had a little Tiki flair going for it. Moved to the new International Market Place which Donn built. That Donn knew how to live! Lahaina Notes Dieter Zander Collection; includes a short history of the restaurant and an illustrated drink menu. Victor J. Bergeron had opened a competing version called Trader Vic's in the late 1930s in the San Francisco Bay Area and the two men were amicable rivals for many years. Sven, as always thanks for the history lesson. There were Polynesian elements, Hawaiian elements, Snyder continues. The Zombie - so named for the trance-like state it induced in imbibers contained the equivalent of more than three shots of the demon stuff; Beach, ever the marketer, decreed that customers would be limited to two per person. Source: Cardboard America. Location and contact 75-5852 Alii Dr Royal Kona Resort, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740-1310 Website Email +1 808-329-3111 Improve this listing Reviews (848) Write a review Traveler rating Excellent 320 Very good 284 Average 130 Poor 60 Terrible 39 Traveler type Families Couples Solo Business Friends Time of year Mar-May One evening I hadthe best teriyake shrimp I've ever had.More. Thank you for sharing your feedback! Teriyaki Madness Launches Secret, Not So Secret Menu Based on Customer-Driven Menu Hacks: Orange Spicy and Spicy Orange, Effin Egg Opens New Location in Morristown, NJ, Award-Winning Latin French Fry Restaurant Announces Four New Franchise Locations, 151 Coffee to Open Newest Location in Rowlett, Pokeworks Springs into the Season with New Chili Lime Chicken Noodle Bowl. Wow! He would also play a key role in introducing Polynesian restaurants and tiki bars to America. Corona Del Mar Sweeping views of Pacific and coastline and a relaxing feeleven at crazed Christmastime. Don the Beachcomber's Chicago location was a legendary hotspot on the Chicago restaurant scene for decades. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. It opened on May 1st, 1940, and was open at least until the late '60s, probably later. WebIn 1937, the bar moved across the street to 1727 N. McCadden Pl., expanded into a restaurant, and its name was changed to Don The Beachcomber. Today, a hotel on the island of Hawaii owns one Beachcomber. Waikiki, Hawaii - 1947 Dusty, thanks for all the wonderful Donn pictures. Aurora, Colorado Chicago, Illinois (opened in 1940) - 101 East Walton Place It was located on Harbor Island, just across the bay from the the Bali Hai over on Shelter Island. Because of the settlement, Donn was not allowed to open a Don the Beachcomber in the United States. Looking down the Angels Flight track to Hill Street in its original location, downtown Los Angeles, circa late 1960s. It's a private dining room within the restaurant, which, unfortunately can only be enjoyed if you pay a hefty price to reserve that special room for you and some of your friends. Food in HI in general is outrageously expensive ( and this is a San Franciscan saying this!) He eventually shipped the houseboat to Moorea, and lived there in retirement for a number of years before a succession of hurricanes destroyed it.

just cant eat underdone fried eggs and that is what I got. Malibu, California The peak of Tiki style was between 1959 and 1964. He also claimed to have introduced the mai tai Tahitian for good or best an accomplishment that was disputed by a later rival, Vic Bergeron, founder of Trader Vics. San Jose/Santa Clara, California Hilton Inn/Lafayette Inn. This Don the Beachcomber location operated from 1974 to 1982, and was one of the round, UFO-shaped locations. The restaurant was bulldozed to make way for a gas station some time in the '80s; a Stop N' Go is there The purpose of it was to show you how swinging the area was thus it is confusing there isnt a Don's listed? Restaurant closed approximately 1985. This postcard provided by ZuluMagoo for the location on Harbor Island The plot thickens, Commentary: The best theater in L.A. right now? expected, and, well, they had drinks for every taste. WebDon the Beachcomber has the very best view of the ocean in Kailua. Among those drinks first shaken, stirred and blended by Beach were the infamous Zombie, as well as the PiYi (served in a miniature pineapple), the Missionarys Downfall, the Vicious Virgin, the Never Say Die, the Cobras Fang, the Tahitian Rum Punch and the Navy Grog (said to be Frank Sinatras favorite drink at the Don the Beachcomber Palm Springs location). Me wanna use for boook! WebLocation Don The Beachcomber. Don the Beachcomber (Hollywood). Tiki Central. Shoes:Re-Mix. Here are some photos of Donn's house in Encino. 340 replies. I've always had a soft spot in my heart for this guy. Seattle, Washington

1969 Corona del Mar This Don the Beachcomber location, and its iconic swordfish sign actually began way back in 1923 a bait shop, called Sams, evolving into a fish market, before becoming a full restaurant, Sams Sea Food, at some point in the 1940s. An artist rendering (thanks to Sven) of another UFO building and a menu posted on a previous TC thread about the Dallas DTBC. We had excellent roast beef and ribs for dinner as well as a molten lava dessert. They have a band that plays in the evening and there's a dance floor.More, Thank you for sharing your feedback! Donn married a gal by the name of Sunny Sund in 1937, and they became business partners. Spectacular ocean views enhance the sumptuous Hawaiian and international cuisine, a fusion of the freshest local ingredients, European techniques and Asian influences. Interior of Trader Vic's in San Francisco. So, while this location wasnt the original Don Beachcomber, or even one of the historic locations opened by his wife, it is still a place rich with tiki history, and its sad to see it go. We are extremely sorry to read about your negative experience you had with our staff. Waikiki, Hawaii - 1961 Now, according to The Orange County Register, the Huntington Beach location, which only opened in 2009, appears to be at risk of closure as well. 1971, These matchbooks state a Vacation Village location that appears to be incorrect and was never really there (as reported by Bosko). The last remants in the International Market Place before they dissappeared in 2006. Don the Beachcomber's Chicago location was a legendary hotspot on the Chicago restaurant scene for decades. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback! more, Local cuisine, American, Bar, Polynesian, Hawaiian, Vegetarian Friendly, Special occasions, Romantic, Scenic view, Large groups, Bar scene, Oceanfront Hawaii Dining With Island Flavor .Enjoy vibrant food and drink scene in the bold Tiki architecture and tropical, open-air ambiance. 1966 St.Paul, Hilton Hotel opens It opened on May 1st, 1940, and was open at least until the late '60s, probably later. The Palm Springs location. It has had an interesting after-life. Seattle, Washington - 1979 Martin Cate Author of Smugglers Cove, as well as the owner of the bar by the same name.

But he was not a business man, more a project inventor and gracious host, so he concentrated his energies on his Waikiki place, and the International Market place, and then later his "Hong Kong Lady" riverboat restaurant that sank in the Hong Kong harbor. The views are amazing, the food was better thenexpected, and, well, they had drinks for every taste. She acquired the restaurants in the United States, so he moved to Hawaii (not yet a state) and opened his own Don the Beachcomber. The ambiance is nice but the food only average. There were Polynesian elements, Hawaiian elements, Snyder continues. 3 The only location to use the stylized beachcomber logo. World War II found Donn in the army, and his bar under the control of his wife, who, while he was away, expanded to sixor sixteen (depending on sources) locations. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. We will share your feedback with our team. Ive spoken to several old timers who used to go there in the 60s and they say there was (always) the Barefoot bar and a steak house/small bar but no Dons. When Gantt was serving his country, Don the Beachcomber flourished under his wife's management, turning into a chain with 16 restaurants. Aurora, Colorado - 1981 (from Zulu Magoo) Each time we get therebefore 4 pm, we are told there's a massive waiting list. Gantt created a plethora of rum based drinks (Dons and Trader Vics both claim to have invented the Mai Tai) and one day a reporter from The New York Tribune entered, and hailed Dons Sumatra Kula as the best drink he had had in years, and promptly returned with friends, including Charlie Chaplin. It opened on May 1st, 1940, and was open at least until the late '60s, probably later. He bought the rights to the name and in 2009 turned Sams Seafood on Pacific Coast Highway into a Beachcomber. Waikiki, Hawaii - 1947 Gantt opened a bar called "Don's Beachcomber Cafe" in 1933[3][4] at 1722 N. McCadden Place. Actually, I think Bigbro is right and this should be the subject of another post. WebLocation Don The Beachcomber. Is that a postcard? Changs Debuts New Full-Service Bistro in New Braunfels, Blimpie Brings On Spring with Big Flavor and New Pizza Subs, Free Donut Holes for Hole-in-One at WOB Bar & Kitchen, Culvers Revealing New Smokehouse BBQ Cheddar Sandwich on April 10, Balance Grille Looks to Continue Franchise Expansion Plans in Home State of Ohio, A Powerful Advocacy Partnership Forms in the Hospitality Industry, Clean Juice Springs Ahead of Competition with New Acai Bowls Made Fresh with Organic Superfood Ingredients, Paris Baguette Continues To Dominate the Bakery Franchise Industry; New Bakery Caf Set to Open in Miami This Year, Mountain Mikes Recognized Across Five Prestigious Categories in Pizza Marketplaces Inaugural Top 100 Pizza Movers and Shakers List, Flyby Launches Food Drone Delivery With Nekter Juice Bar, Salad Collective, & Other Food Retailers, Closes $4M Pre-Seed, Local Kitchens to Debut in Granite Bay on Monday, April 17th, Firehouse Subs Triples the Meat and Flavor with New Smokin Triple Stack Sub, Mo Bettahs Celebrates Opening of New Restaurant in Lees Summit, US Foods Scholars Program Opens Class of 2023 Application Period, Chicken & Waffles are Best with Golden Malted Waffle Irons & Personalized Delivery Service Provided at No Cost, Fazolis Sweetens Their Menu with Fresh Batch of New Desserts, Olo Partners With DeliverThat Allowing Customers to Take Catering to New Heights, Les Dames dEscoffier of South Florida Chapter Hosts Inaugural Online Silent Auction to Support Culinary Scholarships, Legacy Golden Chick Del Rio Location Reopens to All-Time Record Sales, Welcome a New Leaf This Spring with Seasonal Toppings at Orange Leaf, Bad Daddys Springs Up Sweet and Spicy Flavors For the Season, Scott Harris Hospitality Brings Davanti Enoteca to Naperville, OCharleys is Making Easter Easy this Year with Build-Your-Own Feasts, Shoneys Invites America to Enjoy Its Easter Fest This Sunday (April 9, 2023): An All You Care to Eat Freshly Prepared Fresh Food Bar Featuring Delicious Holiday Favorites, Apla Greek Grill Expands Breakfast Menu with New Bowl, Ahipoki Partners for Second Year to Raise Funds for Childhelp During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Jersey Mikes Subs Raises $21 Million in March For Local Charities Nationwide, Hop Into Easter with Dickeys Barbecue Pit, El Pollo Loco Unveils New Loco Rewards Program & Updated App Experience, Making Pollo Millionaires Out of Loyal Customers, Orange You Hungry?

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