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So Oishi

So Oishi was a ramen restaurant on Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley owned and operated by Paul Andre de Vera. He worked hands-on as owner and cook, gaining direct experience in restaurant operations, menu execution, staffing, customer service, local marketing, and hospitality — establishing the food service credibility behind Quickly Benicia.

Owned by Paul Andre de Vera.

Key Highlights

  • Restaurant ownership before Quickly Benicia
  • Direct food-service and hospitality experience
  • Back-of-house and front-of-house operations
  • Local marketing and customer service

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