Bernie Kilkelly, Author at LI Press

Westhampton Beach Brewing co-founders John Salvaggio and Brian Sckipp

Dining

Westhampton Beach Brewing opening new pub in namesake village

By Bernie Kilkelly

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New craft breweries return to neighborhood’s roots

By Bernie Kilkelly

Barrier Brewing Co. has opened a new taproom in Long Beach, bringing beer and other brews to its namesake Barrier Island.

New taproom opens in Long Beach: Barrier Brewing Co. coming to namesake island

By Bernie Kilkelly

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Dining

Long Island craft breweries face industry pressures

By Bernie Kilkelly

Tim Irwin and Chris Dougherty, founders of the new brewery Rites Brewing, utilize ancient beer-making techniques.

Long Island News

New brewery Rites Brewing uses ancient techniques

By Bernie Kilkelly

Here are all the 2025 Oktoberfest celebrations on Long Island you won't want to miss.

Long Island Oktoberfest Guide 2025: Festivals, food & craft beer

By Bernie Kilkelly

The Hive is one of 10 German restaurants and beer gardens that are perfect for celebrating Oktoberfest 2025.

Oktoberfest 2025: 10 German beer gardens and restaurants to celebrate on Long Island

By Bernie Kilkelly

Partnering Chef Timothy Hollingsworth and Executive Chef David Hanse of Hundredfold Brasserie

Hundredfold Brasserie has a fresh take on French classics

By Bernie Kilkelly

Black Sheep Ale House in Mineola is a beloved spot for beer fans.

Mineola

Black Sheep Ale House in Mineola refreshes beer lovers

By Bernie Kilkelly

Long Island Brewing Company led the way for the growing craft beer scene on the Island.

Jericho

Long Island Brewing Company: Remembering one of LI’s first craft breweries

By Bernie Kilkelly

Craft brew lovers will cheers local beers at these beerfests.

LI Beerfests on tap: 7 festivals for brew lovers

By Bernie Kilkelly

Jones Beach Brewing Co., a new taproom in Point Lookout, opened its doors in March.

Jones Beach Brewing: Point Lookout’s new taproom

By Bernie Kilkelly

Lunchbox Brewing co-founders Rich Citrola, Leonzo Cuiman, Matt Campion, and Pat Campion.

Bellmore’s brand-new brewery

By Bernie Kilkelly

bright eye upstairs

Long Island craft beer industry resilience likely to pour into 2025

By Bernie Kilkelly

Jimmy McCune at Planet Nugg, the new cannabis dispensary

Craft beer marketer moves focus to cannabis industry with Planet Nugg

By Bernie Kilkelly

Tradewinds Brewing Company in Riverhead has closed its taproom and now only serves its beers at Alizé Brewing Company, its sister restaurant in Mattituck.

Suffolk

Tradewinds Brewing Company blows east to Alizé in Mattituck

By Bernie Kilkelly

Long Island Oktoberfest Po' Boy Brewery 2

Long Island Oktoberfest Fun Begins In September

By Bernie Kilkelly

Branch

The Branch Brewing Co.: New North Fork Tap Room Has The Meat

By Bernie Kilkelly

Lithology

Lithology Brewing Co.: Eighth Anniversary Party Highlights Incubator Success

By Bernie Kilkelly

Riverhead

Riverhead Brew House: Lily Flanagan’s Group Joins Riverhead Brewery Scene

By Bernie Kilkelly

Brewery

Great South Bay Brewery: New Gastropub Lights Up Lindenhurst

By Bernie Kilkelly

Beer

Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Beerfests

By Bernie Kilkelly

Blue Point

Blue Point to Hold Dankest 4/20 Festival Yet

By Bernie Kilkelly

Bayport

People’s Pub: Historic Site In Bayport Returns To Serve Its People

By Bernie Kilkelly

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