Trader Vic's - Los Angeles

Mar Yvette

Citysearch

Opening on the heels of its 75-year anniversary, this tikilicious favorite has gone even bigger with this downtown spot at the L.A Live entertainment and dining complex. Branching off from its posh poolside Beverly Hills digs, the Kahuna-sized space keeps the Polynesian chic factor alive--grass-colored leather banquettes, teak furniture, wicker accents and, of course, a huge Tahitian statue at the entrance--but with a nod to its decidedly sportier surroundings. Servers dolled up in island-style dresses work a steady stream of pupu platters and towering shrimp skewers while folks grab a potent…