Today is Nico Freccia’s 62nd birthday. Nico was the co-founder of 21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant. Nico also used to write for the Celebrator, too. His most recent title with 21st Amendment was “Chief Watermelon Officer,” but unfortunately the brewery closed last year and he’s moved on to pursue other opportunities. Join me in wishing Nico a very happy birthday.
Nico was a San Andreas Malt for a few years (early-mid 90’s) before he went “pro” & turned a dream into a successful business. 21st A’ s original brewpub in SF still is a great place, as is the production’s brewery taproom in San Leandro (right behind Drake’s, so an easy 2-fer if you’re so inclined – but you can’t drive btwn the 2, as the entrances are on separate streets).
NIco – you know me – I edited the Malts’ newsletter for many years, & have been grilling oysters w/Chuck Cihak ever since we moved the venue to San Pedro Park in Pacifica. It’s alway last Sun in Apr (barring Easter) – come back & see us sometime! Alec Moss & Dave Suurballe always are there. When you joined the Malts, I was in my early 40’s.