"Flora & Ferment, an Albany bottle shop focusing on ciders, has permanently closed without ceremony. Beverages like Mexican lagers, hibiscus mead and chocolate cherry cider were just some of the goods you'd find here, and the shop often hosted events like drink and draw nights and an annual hot dog fest. Flora & Ferment was located at 1122 Solano Ave. (at Kains Ave.) in Albany."
"In a blow to the East Bay's queer community and, well, honestly everyone, Oakland's iconic, highly-decorated sapphic bar Friends & Family announced that its legendary reign will come to a close on Dec. 30. Home to famed carrot cake slices, dreamy martinis, and sought-after events like queer speed dating and bingo nights, Friends & Family has served as a boon for community, connection, and award-winning food since it opened in the throes of the pandemic."
"The bar's untimely closure comes after a "devastatingly slow" summer and broader economic struggles, but owner Blake Cole said she will continue hosting private events and private dinners into the new year until the lease is sold. In the future, she and chef Gaby Maeda hope to open another concept together - so stay tuned for developments. Friends & Family was located at 468 25th St. in Oakland."
Flora & Ferment, a cider-focused bottle shop in Albany, has permanently closed. The shop carried items such as Mexican lagers, hibiscus mead and chocolate cherry cider and regularly hosted events including drink-and-draw nights and an annual hot dog fest. Friends & Family, a celebrated sapphic bar in Oakland known for carrot cake slices, martinis and queer-focused events like speed dating and bingo, will close on Dec. 30. The closure follows a "devastatingly slow" summer and wider economic struggles. Owner Blake Cole will host private events and dinners until the lease is sold, and she and chef Gaby Maeda plan to pursue a new concept together.
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