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Fuddle Duddle Coffee Co. opens inside Old Bakery Beer Co. in Alton
The coffee brand, launched in late 2024 by Old Bakery co-owners and employees Lauren Rogalsky and C Fleck, is the latest addition to the brewery’s growing offerings.

Adam Altnether has lauched Side Project into the restaurant game
Adam Altnether joined the team at Side Project Brewing in early 2024 to launch a full food menu in the space and give fans of the brewery incredible food to pair with award-winning beer.

Schlafly Highland Square gets a refresh—with a local restaurateur leading the way
Schlafly Beer’s Highland Square location (907 Main, Highland, Illinois) has officially entered its next chapter. Since January, the Illinois brewpub has been operated by Highland-based restaurateur Oscar Fariña under a licensing agreement. While Schlafly continues to provide the beer—with its year-round staples and seasonal releases still flowing on tap—Farina has taken full creative control of the menu, kitchen, and day-to-day operations. And while the name remains the same, what’s coming out of the kitchen is a very different story.