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.

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The True History of Irish Coffee and Its San Francisco Origins
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The True History of Irish Coffee and Its San Francisco Origins