"I moved to San Francisco in December 2001, and I never left. Elementary school, up the block. Middle school up the block. High school in the Sunset. And I went to SF State."
"I was that kid that watched the history channel for fun. Growing up, my favorite thing was anything World War One and World War Two. It's shaped how the world looks and behaves today."
"I feel like learning about western civilization at the time was helping me ingratiate myself into American culture a little bit easier. I guess it helps because now I get to have fun conversations with people about history."
Jay Pham moved to San Francisco from Hanoi, Vietnam at age ten and has since become a prominent figure in the Excelsior neighborhood. He started bartending while studying history at San Francisco State University, focusing on western civilization post-1500s. Pham has a deep appreciation for history, particularly World War One and World War Two, which he believes has shaped modern society. He enjoys engaging with locals and sharing insights about the Excelsior, his favorite neighborhood, where he owns two bars and connects with the community.
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