A Grade: Long Ireland Beer Company

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 local and community feel here. No doubt, Long Ireland welcomes beer...
A Grade: Mongo’s Coffee Roastery And Lounge

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, package, store, and present their beans—all in the same space. As such, one of the most...
A Grade: Po’ Boy Brewery

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 exactly the vibe at Po’ Boy Brewery in Port Jefferson Station, New...
A Grade: Other Half Brewing

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 new brewery, which makes finding a great one all the more exciting....
A Grade: Ubergeek Brewing Company

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, New York, we may have finally met our match! While featuring an...
A Grade: Southdown Coffee

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 often only dream to match. But success breeds success, and even a humble small...