 This diversity, along with the Americanization of entertaining in the mid 20th century led to the Hawaiian Cocktail and the "pūpū" (hors-d'oeuvre) served at the beginning of luaus.This invention of a faux Polynesian experience is heavily influenced by Don the Beachcomber, who is credited for the creation of the "pūpū" platter and the drink named the "Zombie" for his Hollywood restaurant.At Don's the food was traditional Cantonese cuisine served with a fancy presentation.