SCOTTY SCHUDER

Scotty Schuder, originally from the Mojave Desert in California, settled in Paris to become one of the key figures in the tiki culture in France. His bar, the renowned Dirty Dick, offers

Parisians an exotic escape and has quickly become an institution in the cocktail scene.

From Victorville to Paris: The Journey of Scotty Schuder

Scotty Schuder, a native of Victorville, California, has always had a deep connection with the wild nature and arid beauty of the desert region where he grew up. His transition to the bustling life of Paris may seem like a striking contrast, but it is precisely this contrast that has shaped his unique vision of the world of cocktails and tiki.

A Love for Tiki: From Passion to Profession

What led this Californian into the Parisian tiki scene? A visit to Frankie’s Tiki Room in Las Vegas. The ambiance, the music, the cocktails, and the complete escape the venue offered sparked something in Scotty. He then began reading every book he could find on tiki and ultimately decided to follow his passion.