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Category: Food & Drink

Get the scoop on Door County food and drink scene, including breweries, restaurants and taverns. From Brussels to Washington Island, we’ve got the latest on what the peninsula’s chefs, bartenders, and artisans are cooking up for you in Door County.

  • Peninsula Brewery Battle

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    For the first time, five Door County breweries – Starboard, Ahnapee, Bridge Up, Door County Brewing and One Barrel – will face off with blind taste tests to let members of the public vote for their favorite beers during the Peninsula Brewery Battle. A similar event has taken place the past two years, but on […]

  • On Top of Spaghetti Fundraiser Sept. 22

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    JAK’s Place will host its annual On Top of Spaghetti fundraiser Sept. 22, 4-6 pm, virtually on its YouTube Channel. JAK’s Place, a program of Lakeshore CAP, is a mental-health resource center providing structured and social resources to those affected by mental illness and to family members in need of support and information.  The event […]

  • Ohana Hospitality Bringing Brazilian Cuisine to Woodwalk Gallery

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    The final Ohana Hospitality dining experience at Woodwalk Gallery this season will be held on Friday, September 18. Ohana will be serving a Brazilian cuisine menu with BBQ and a host of robust flavors from coconut fish stew, to hearts of palm and flavorful grilled meats. The dinner is a paced, multi-course meal using local […]

  • Brewing Ingredients, Part Four: Hops

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    by Sophie Nelson [email protected] Thanks to the IPA craze a few years ago, every beer drinker – and many who swear they will never be beer drinkers – are familiar with hops: the third ingredient in brewing. Hops contribute important characteristics to beer through balance, aroma and flavor.  Although hops are one of the four […]

  • German Comfort Food a Highlight at The Mill Supper Club

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    When Cory Lehman took ownership of The Mill Supper Club at the junction of Highways 42 and 57 on the north end of Sturgeon Bay, he took over a well-established restaurant: The previous owners had been at the helm for 55 years. Having worked there as a teenager, he knew there were aspects of the […]

  • Door 44, Parallel 44 Invite You to Harvest

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    Pandemic or not, the grapes are growing and ripening at Door 44 and Parallel 44, which means HarvestFest 2020 is approaching. The annual winery event will be held Sept. 12, 12-6 pm, at Parallel 44 in Kewaunee, the sister location to Door 44.  UPDATE: HarvestFest is postponed to Saturday, October 3rd from 12-6 pm due […]

  • Ephraim’s Budding Nightlife

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    The village of Ephraim – which had been the state’s last remaining dry town – is slowly changing its reputation when it comes to nightlife. Now when the spectacular sunset concludes over Eagle Bay, the twinkle lights come on, and the quaint courtyards and outdoor dining patios near Church Street illuminate the evening with a […]

  • Gourmet Grilling Made Easy with Chef Nick Dawson

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    Barringer’s Chef Nick Dawson has turned a challenging situation into an opportunity for diners to take their at-home cookouts to new levels. Dawson – who has been at the Fish Creek restaurant as the chef de cuisine since it opened its doors in 2016 – had to face some hard challenges this year when the 2020 […]

  • Parallel 44 to Host Harvest Fest Sept. 12

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    Parallel 44 (44wineries.com), N2185 Sleepy Hollow Road in Kewaunee, will host Harvest Fest on Sept. 12, 12-6 pm. Enjoy live music by Talk of the Town, pizza from Wild Fire Pizza, wine tastings, discounts and prize giveaways. There will be no tours or grape stomping this year.

  • Suds with Sophie: Grilling with Beer

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    by Sophie Nelson, [email protected] Now that it’s August, I hope you’ve had plenty of chances to get some grilling practice because now we’re going to talk about creating the perfect beer-and-grilling combinations.  Beer Can Chicken This is a fun, tasty and very easy recipe that involves shoving an open beer can in a chicken and […]

  • Out With the Cherry, In With the Apple Cider

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    Wood Orchard Market, north of Egg Harbor at 8112 Hwy 42, has turned the corner from summer to fall with its latest donut transition. On Aug. 20, staff members sold the market’s final cherry donuts, and they stocked the first apple cider donuts of the year Aug. 21.  The seasonal, family-friendly market is known for its […]

  • A Year Without Death’s Door BBQ

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    This weekend would have been – in normal times – the weekend of the annual Death’s Door BBQ competition on Washington Island, which draws teams of grillers and smokers to compete for “most delicious” in a variety of categories.  Although that event isn’t being held in 2020, you can still get your barbecue fix at […]

  • Hatch Distilling Nominated for Best New Craft Distillery

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    Hatch Distilling Co. in Egg Harbor has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best New Craft Distillery. The Egg Harbor company celebrated its two-year anniversary this year, and owner Chris Roedl is thrilled to hear about the nomination.  “It’s exciting to be included in a great list of nominees,” he said.  […]

  • Know Your Grower: Egg Harbor Natural Gardens

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    Myles and Mary Dannhausen started their garden on the corner of Maple Tree Road and Heritage Lake Road in Egg Harbor out of necessity. With six kids to feed and money scarce when they moved to the property in 1983, they began growing their own food and raising animals long before it was hip.  The […]

  • The Iconic Island Burger: The “Alby” at the Albatross

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    The staff members at the family-owned and -operated Albatross Drive-In on Washington Island know a thing or two about running a business on “island time” as they move through its 44th season. A sign posted on the window reads:  Warning We are not fast!  We are good,  We are cheerful,  We are courteous,  But we […]

  • Brewing Ingredients, Part 3: Barley Revisited

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    by Sophie Nelson, [email protected] The last time I discussed barley, I talked about the specific characteristics that make it perfect for brewing, and the geographic areas in which barley can grow – which included the origin of the idea that wine is somehow fancier than beer.  This time I’ll talk about what must be done […]

  • Hacienda Beer Co. Continues Ever-Moving Planet Series

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    Hacienda Beer Co., the sister brewery to Door County Brewing Co., has released the second beer in its ongoing series called Ever-Moving Planet. The series features IPAs, and each new release highlights a different grain.  “Our first iteration of Ever-Moving Planet was released back in March and featured spelt – a grain very similar to […]

  • Food and Drink Options Abound at Under the Stars Night Market

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    Under the Stars – Sturgeon Bay’s new night market – has taken over 3rd Avenue every Saturday, 5-9 pm, since July 11 and will continue through the end of August. The section of 3rd Avenue between Michigan Avenue and Jefferson Street is closed to traffic so that visitors can enjoy the additional space on the […]

  • Jolly’s Street Pizza Food Truck Carries on Family Tradition

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    Claiming the title of Door County’s largest food truck, the Jolly’s Street Pizza vehicle is hard to miss. It’s custom built and measures 24 feet long and eight feet wide and high.  “We have been working two years to plan and build this truck,” said Marcy Stark, co-owner with her husband, Tom. “Tom designed it […]

  • Meat-Free Options at Roots Inn and Kitchen

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    The Sister Bay inn and kitchen has made a name for itself among those who eat meat-free diets – or who at least go meatless for a meal.  “The menu has always been vegetarian friendly – the tacos are the big vegetarian seller – but this year we added the broccoli ‘wings,’ and that has put […]