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March 17, 2025

She Nearly Died From Alcohol. Now This Philadelphian Runs a Zero-Proof Bar.

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She Nearly Died From Alcohol. Now This Philadelphian Runs a Zero-Proof Bar.

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Nikki Graziano, owner and bartender at Bar Palmina, is shaking up incredible tasting zero-proof drinks. Her bar sits under the L train in Fishtown, actually surrounded by other bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. But Nikki shares with host Trenae Nuri about the near death experience she faced which turned her life around, and how she’s working to mix up cocktail culture here in Philly. 

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