Cel-Ray soda, a celery-flavored drink historically enjoyed in Jewish delis, has found a following in the East Bay. The author shares their first encounter with Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray in a local deli, leading to subsequent sightings across the region. They discuss how this unique beverage has become a recreational challenge for their friends. Recently, they discovered an innovative variation by Mothership Ferments in Oakland, demonstrating a blend of tradition and creativity in local beverage production, furthering the cult status of celery soda in a new context.
"Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray soda, a celery-flavored beverage typically enjoyed in New York's Jewish delis, became a delightful find in the East Bay, surprising both long-time fans and new explorers of its unique flavor."
"At Poppy Bagels, I encountered Mothership Ferments' celery soda kombucha, an innovative twist on the traditional Cel-Ray, revealing a growing interest in unique flavor profiles among local food producers."
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