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Schlafly Highland Square gets a refresh—with a local restaurateur leading the way
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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.

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St. Louis Breweries Shine with Three Beers on the Top 50 Beers of 2023 List
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St. Louis Breweries Shine with Three Beers on the Top 50 Beers of 2023 List

The St. Louis beer scene has long been celebrated for its craft beer culture, and 2023 proved to be an exceptional year for the city’s breweries. Three local breweries, Perennial Artisan Ales, Side Project Brewing, and Schlafly Beer, garnered national recognition by securing spots on Wine Enthusiast’s prestigious Top 50 Beers of 2023 list.

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