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LEFT AND MIDDLE Union 10 Distillery Co. is on Dundas Street. • It lays claim to the city’s only sand beach. RIGHT The large patio shared by Paradigm Spirits Co. and Powerhouse Brewing is located at 100 Kellogg Lane.
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By Jill Ellis-Worthington
ith several months of pent-up energy resulting from lockdowns and an itch to hit the road to gain some new experiences, there may have never been a better time to take a road trip. Whether you’re seeking a daytrip close to home or a weekend getaway a bit further afield, we have ideas to share. Some are familiar favourites offering new twists and others are fresh ideas too good to pass up.
SPIRITED EAST ENDERS A large patio paradise has been established by two neighbouring beverage makers. Powerhouse Brewery and Paradigm Spirits Co., located in the courtyard at 100 Kellogg Lane, offer a patio that seats 180 people socially distanced and 2,000 at capacity, according to Paradigm co-owner Irma Joeveer. They are making good use of it by offering myriad live events featuring food, music and, of course, the libations they produce. From a Canada Day event for the whole family to Pride celebrations, such as a drag queen brunch at the end of Pride Week, and an all-you-can eat lobster and crawfish boil the patio will be popping this summer.
Joeveer is excited about weekly jazz and cocktail nights. Featuring local artists, these all-inclusive evenings will embrace delicious dinner items, as well as creative libations. She expects to be able to offer both indoor and outdoor dining, as well as distillery tours, cocktail classes and spirits tastings this summer. www.paradigmspirits.com London’s only sand beach lives at Union 10 Distillery on Dundas Street. Populated with Muskoka chairs and picnic tables, a fire pit takes centre stage, but the real stars are the cocktails, made with Union 10’s own spirits, served beach side. Up to 75 people can enjoy this beachy vibe safely and socially distanced.
July/August 2021 Lifestyle 37
