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A few years ago, longtime friends Shawn Carson and Andrew Conn were discussing how the local restaurant scene’s farm-to-table ethos hadn’t yet spilled over into the burgeoning craft brewing community. The two had a thirst to get back to their agricultural roots, so over beers they hatched a plan to become a planting partner for local brewers.
Carson, an anesthesiologist, and Conn, a managing partner for his family’s construction company, decided their side hustle would have to start small. Barley one of beer’s four main ingredients along with water, hops, and yeast was their initial focus, but growing it requires a lot of acreage, so instead they launched Hopped Farms.
1. St. Patrick s Day Parties
Even though the city s official St. Patrick s Day parade is canceled this year because of the pandemic, you can still get a jumpstart on your Paddy s Day festivities
Saturday at one or more of these fun events. Keep in mind that capacity is limited because of social distancing guidelines, so plan ahead, friends, and make your reservations early.
First up, there s St. Practice Day at Molly Malone s Irish Pub (112 E. Fourth St., Covington), a lively Irish-owned bar and restaurant that s always a must-visit for St. Patrick s Day. Practice Day festivities kick off at 10 a.m. with a brunch menu until 1 p.m. (regular menu 1 p.m.-close), live Irish music, pipers, Irish dancers, green beer, patio dining and more. Reservations are recommended. covington.mollymalonesirishpub.com.
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