Baba's House owners Jenn Lui, Eman Garcia, and Alan Chen named their latest venture Thirteen Orphans, inspired by a high-scoring mahjong hand. This reflects their commitment to cultural representation while embracing a renaissance of mahjong in the Bay Area. The rebrand includes a speakeasy featuring Asian-American themes, neon lighting, and interactive gameplay. Lui draws from her grandmother's cooking with traditional herbs to create seasonal cocktails, resulting in a dedicated 13-item bar menu that honors Asian culinary practices and enhances social engagement.
Thirteen orphans is a high-scoring hand in mahjong that is unique and breaks the typical rules of the game, symbolizing distinctiveness and depth.
The naming of Baba's House as Thirteen Orphans aims to stand apart and resonate with something deeper, aligning with the essence of a mahjong high-scoring hand.
In the Bay Area, mahjong has experienced a renaissance with spontaneous meet-ups and scheduled game nights at restaurants, reinvigorating the social aspect of the game.
The owners of Baba's House aim to create a speakeasy that reflects their Asian-American identities through themes, cocktails, and community engagement rooted in their cultural heritage.
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