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A Grade: Monk’s Cafe
First Impressions Monk's Café. Monk's Café. Monk's Café. That's pretty much the place that everyone independently told us we just "had to" visit on our recent trip to review the best...
A Grade: Long Ireland Beer Company
First Impressions There's nothing quite like when a brewery nails a specific theme. But what about when that theme is very specific--say...Louisiana bayou specific? Well, that was...
A Grade: Long Ireland Beer Company
First Impressions Irish ales? Irish vibes? Long Ireland Beer Company in Riverhead, New York features all of this--and much more! Situated close to the waterfront, there's a distinct...
A Grade: Mongo’s Coffee Roastery And Lounge
First Impressions Coffee roasters come in all shapes and sizes. From sprawling suburban warehouses to cramped inner city shops, these unique businesses somehow find a way to roast,...
A Grade: Po’ Boy Brewery
First Impressions There's nothing quite like when a brewery nails a specific theme. But what about when that theme is very specific--say...Louisiana bayou specific? Well, that was...
A Grade: Other Half Brewing
First Impressions The craft beer boom in the United States has been an exciting, sprawling journey -- especially over the past twenty years or so. You don't need to travel far to find a...
A Grade: Devoción Coffee
First Impressions Specialty coffee comes in many varieties, but one pretty standard expectation is the fact that you pretty much have to wait at least several months between when a bean...
A Grade: Ubergeek Brewing Company
First Impressions We've always thought of ourselves as über nerds and craft beer enthusiasts. But do we make the ultimate cut of "übergeeks"? At übergeek Brewing Company, in Riverhead,...
A Grade: Southdown Coffee
First Impressions The beauty of a local coffee roaster comes in many flavors. Their unique styles, vibes, and expertly brewed coffee offers customers an experience that big chains can...