Our question-asker, Sara Russell, grew up hearing stories from her mother about how Irish Coffee was invented in San Francisco. Now, she wants to know if that story is totally accurate.Additional Reading:<ul>
<li> <a href="https://www.kqed.org/news/11621844/the-true-history-of-irish-coffee-and-its-san-francisco-origins">The True History of Irish Coffee and Its San Francisco Origins</a>
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<li>Send us your COVID stories! Record yourself on your smartphone and email: baycurious@kqed.org</li>
<li>Or, leave us a voicemail: 415-553-3334</li>
</ul> Reported by Oliva Allen-Price and Kelly O'Mara. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, Suzie Racho and Katie McMurran. Additional support from Erika Aguilar, Jessica Placzek, Kyana Moghadam, Paul Lancour, Carly Severn, Ethan Lindsey, and Vinnee Tong. Special thanks this week to voice actors Brian Watt, Paul Lancour and John Dunleavy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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