"To the pantheon of Tiki talents like “Trader” Vic Bergeron on Don the Beachcomber, add Martin Cate, whose recent book Smuggler’s Cove: Exotic Cocktails, Rum, and the Cult of Tiki received a James Beard Award. Smuggler’s Cove, which Cate owns with his partner Rebecca, provides a trip from Hayes Valley to a fully-realized fantasia: It’s like a small, three-level treehouse full of incredible decor (including artifacts from now-closed Tiki classics). The Smuggler’s cove menu could win a Beard Award, too: It’s a lengthy exploration of rum, Tiki drinks, and American bar history. Read and drink up." - Caleb Pershan
