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Stone Brewing's Original Vision Gets a Second Life
Stone Brewing helped change the way San Diego drinks beer. Now, two decades after opening its sprawling Escondido brewery and restaurant, cofounder Greg Koch is getting back into the business—alongside longtime partner Steve Wagner—to bring Stone World Bistro & Gardens back to life. The original vision was bigger than a taproom with picnic tables: a destination where ambitious beer, serious food, and a sprawling outdoor space could coexist. At the time, Escondido's dining scene didn't offer much beyond the usual chain restaurants, and craft beer was still fighting to be taken seriously.
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