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24 de jun. de 2024 · A medida que su bar se hizo más y más popular, finalmente cambió legalmente su nombre a Don the Beachcomber, y poco después a Donn Beach. Hoy en día, la mayoría de los aficionados al tiki se refieren a él como uno de sus dos seudónimos.
No exhibit on vintage Hollywood nightlife would be complete without a nod to Hollywood’s first Tiki Bar, Don’s Beachcomber Café, opened in 1934 at 1722 N. McCadden Place. The tropical bar boasted rum drinks mixed by proprietor Donn Beach. The bamboo covered facade made it a bit of a clandestine locale and that made it popular with the stars.
It all started in 1934 with the first Don the Beachcomber tiki restaurant, and was rejuvenated in the mid-90's with the printing of The Book of Tiki by Sven Kirsten. Pull up a chair, sip your Mai Tai, and study the tapa-covered ceiling while listening to the sounds of the Hukilau.
17 de jun. de 2024 · Though the method likely goes back further in time, bartender Donn Beach (a.k.a. Don the Beachcomber) pioneered the art of blending rums in the ‘30s, largely out of necessity.
13 de jun. de 2024 · The tiki cocktail movement began in the 1930s, spearheaded by pioneers like Donn Beach (Don the Beachcomber) and Victor Bergeron (Trader Vic). These bartenders crafted elaborate drinks that combined rum, fresh juices, and exotic syrups, creating a new genre of cocktail that promised an escape from the everyday.
14 de jun. de 2024 · The Test Pilot was created by tiki legend Don Beach at the iconic Don the Beachcomber restaurant in the 1930s. Check out the recipe here!
10 de jun. de 2024 · Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt, also known as Don the Beachcomber, is a legendary figure in the world of tiki cocktails. He opened the first tiki bar in Hollywood in 1933 and was known for his secretive nature regarding his recipes.
