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What’s brewing this summer?

The pandemic has contributed to the growth of local craft beer and small-batch breweries, which have seen a boost in sales as they continued to gain market share. Here’s a sampling of a few local breweries and what they have on the brew menu for the summer months.

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Takeout Cocktail Guide

Waterloo Region’s wonderful restaurants and bars are making it easy to mix it up by offering a great selection of DIY cocktail kits plus premixed cocktails and mocktails. This guide was developed through a partnership between Explore Waterloo Region and Curated KW.

all the ingredients for a DIY Margarita beverage, lined up on the bar at Taco Farm in Waterloo

BYOB: Be Your Own Bartender

Becoming a better home bartender requires only a few basics – tools and techniques – and a bit of patience. Of course, bars and restaurants that offer newly legal take-away beverages and DIY drink kits for purchase help too.

outside view of the entrance to Stone Crock Bakery in St Jacobs

Things to Do in St. Jacobs: Outdoors and Eats!

Part of what makes St. Jacobs so special is its location – perfectly situated in some of the most beautiful countryside in Waterloo Region. Hike, walk or cycle the trails – And, if you work up an appetite or a thirst after a busy day exploring, you’ll find lots of great options in the village

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