CT Hispanic Watch: Rafael (Bartender, Puerto Rico)

EN Meet Rafael, a Puerto Rican bartender making a difference in Plan B, a burger bar in West Hartford. Rafa is friendly, hard-working and beloved by all the customers who visit the place.

SP Conozcan a Rafael, bartender puertorriqueño que marca la diferencia en Plan B, un bar de hamburguesas en West Hartford. Rafa es amistoso, trabajador, y estimado por todos los clientes que visitan el lugar.

I met Rafael while having a drink at West Hartford’s Plan B while I was starting my 24 Hour Project in September 2023. I snapped a couple of photos and he spoke to me briefly, showing a lot of curiosity about the project that I was carrying out at the moment.

Ever since that day, Rafa, as everyone calls him, treated me like a friend. Always going above and beyond for his customers, mainly the regulars, he will welcome you with a smile and make sure you are well taken care of during his shift.

The way other customers treat him and interact with him is a testament to his friendliness and kindness. As most good bartenders, he will engage in conversations and lend an ear to those who want to have someone to talk to. The patrons of Plan B are fortunate to have someone like him available to take their orders.