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THE DRuNKEN WORM is now open on West 39th Street. The HOLD STEADy and uME are scheduled for the upcoming Kegs & Eggs at the Tank Room. Boulevard Brewing Co. names guest breweries visiting BOuLEVARDiA, including Deschutes, Firestone Walker, Russian River, and more.