Valentina Hudacko arrives at Mom’s OG Bar and Grill at 7 a.m. every day, but the party lasts well into the night. The 23-year-old server, manager and bartender works the earliest shift, setting up the bar, turning all TVs on and preparing the crew for the day. When she opens the doors at 7:30 a.m., they don’t close again until 2 a.m.
The Gainesville-original restaurant, which was originally named Mothers, has housed drunk sports fans and casual customers alike for 18 years. The must-try spot changed hands in 2022 and gained a new name and new ownership.
The bar prides itself on its community and cheap prices, designed to remind college students one thing: This is their town, if only for four years…