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"After a temporary closure “to fix up the bar” amid a legal dispute between owners Dorothy Riedel and John Munguia, Trad’r Sam on Geary Boulevard reopened three weeks ago with noticeable updates: new flooring, a new bar top, and new taps and blenders, and the distinctive neon exterior sign is being restored by Neon Works. The renovation also removed the "somewhat cringe-inducing" island names for the seating areas, but otherwise the drinks remain the same beloved fruit juice-spiked cocktails and regulars are still bellying up to the bar as in years past." - Dianne de Guzman