On March 15th, 2020, the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, ordered the closure of all wineries, nightclubs, brewpubs, and bars in the state to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. The closure was initially anticipated to be temporary, but it was longer. I’m Traci Ramos, a bartender in San Francisco, and this series follows my story of when I lost my job due to the pandemic. Through interviews with bartenders, servers, owners, and other professionals in the service industry, I’ll shed light on how the pandemic affected the bar and restaurant industry in San Francisco.
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Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Happy New Year!
Happy Dry January - However, there is more of a mindful drinking outlook.
The term mindful drinking is a term that I learned from my guest, Joshua James. Josh owns Ocean Beach Cafe, one block away from the ocean on the Richmond side of Golden Gate Park. Josh uses the term mindful drinker or mindful drinking when he speaks about nonalcoholic beverages and a nonalcoholic lifestyle.
I started hearing about Josh and Ocean Beach Cafe around 2021. There were articles about the first nonalcoholic cafe, bar, and bottle shop in San Francisco. I was intrigued because I wasn't familiar with any establishment with an NA bottle selection and beer selection. So, I finally made it to Ocean Beach Cafe and tried the Good Buzz Daisy NA cocktail. I was impressed; it's good. The cafe has a mellow, relaxed, and friendly vibe. Please go check it out.
https://www.friendshiphousesf.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA1A0MiHqVQ
https://www.oceanbeachcafe.com/
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It’s lovely! You’ll like it!
Monday Mar 06, 2023
I can’t wait to make my way out to the cafe!
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
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