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The Not-Quite Alcoholic Who Ran Away from the Bottle After 40 Year's

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Alcohol-Free Drinks Events a Growing Trend, Drawing the Sober Curious and Health-Focused People

By Maya Lin-Takahashi

• Oct 8, 2026 • 5 min read

Alcohol-Free Drinks Events a Growing Trend, Drawing the Sober Curious and Health-Focused People

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Today, James Owns a 100 per Cent Alcohol-Free Community Café in San Francisco, California, the Ocean Beach Café. Now Nicknamed “Josh the Non-Alcoholic”, His Mission Is to Disrupt the Alcohol Industry by Building the Bar with the Largest Selection of Non-Alcoholic Beverages in the World.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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