In September 2024, we celebrated the remarkable legacy of Bruce Lee in Oakland, acknowledging the city's pivotal role in shaping his martial arts and film journey with a ceremonial street renaming.
I am also proud to have authored legislation that recognizes another gem of Oakland's history: the Mai Tai cocktail. The Mai Tai was created 80 years ago at Trader Vic's restaurant, which once graced San Pablo in Oakland.
Victor J. Bergeron, a restaurateur, invented the cocktail, and it became the signature drink at Trader Vic's. Today, Trader Vic's is a well-known name with locations worldwide.
The tropical concoction, featuring a balance of bitter and sweet flavors with a base of rum, played a crucial role in popularizing tiki drinks in the 1950s and 1960s.
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