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PRESENTER: Jeff “Beachbum” Berry & Dave Wondrich
LOCATION: North Tiki Hut
Enjoying that Blue Hawaii or Tropical Itch? Thank Southeast Asia, the home of immigrant bartenders who made it big in the U.S. tiki hotspots of Manhattan, Waikiki, San Francisco, Denver, and Phoenix. In this world-premiere session, Beachbum Berry and David Wondrich team up to bring you the untold story of legendary Chinese and Japanese bartenders like Harry Yee, Takao Yamaguchi, Bob Ching, Hop Louie, and many others who overcame racism and ostracism to create delicious drinks and lasting legacies. Kamau, Kampai and Gambei!