Effective today, outdoor dining returns to the State of Concrete Gardens. Among the establishments able to invite customers on-site to sample its wares is Ashton Brewing Company. Steve and Donna Ashton opened their craft brewery on Lincoln Boulevard in Middlesex, New Jersey less than three months ago. This week, for the first time, customers shall be able to enjoy their terrific selection of craft beers on the premises.
Congratulations to the governing body of the Borough of Middlesex, who overcame their observational bias ("We could not help but notice you were not born and raised here") and their fear of and/or blind allegiance to a local tavern keeper to do the right thing and permit Ashton Brewery to open its doors this week so that patrons who have thus far enjoyed their beer, whether by delivery or by curbside pickup (my jam), can do so at the Brewery.
I cannot wait to sit down, formally raise a glass to an old friend, his wife, and their whole team on this new venture, and enjoy a freshly-poured Jersey Dreamin'.
-AK
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