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.
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Get Real About Your Grilling Game
If your tailgate pals question your skill at the grill, check out the Grilling Brats and Burgers class at Get Real Cafe. The class begins at 5:30 pm on March 16. Learn the basics of grilling, hot spots, flare ups, indirect cooking and much more. At the end of the class participants will grill their […]
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Bienvenidos from Gloria’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Gloria’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant welcomes the community to attend a grand opening fiesta March 16 from 11 am – 9 pm. The fun will include a live mariachi band from 6-8 pm. Gloria’s is located at 23 W. Oak St. in Sturgeon Bay.
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St. Patrick’s Day Favorites at Kitty O’Reilly’s
St. Patrick’s Day is the super bowl for Irish pubs, and Kitty O’Reilly’s in Sturgeon Bay will kick things off a day early. Beginning at 8 am on March 16, breakfast options will include Irish eggs Benedict, corned beef hash and eggs, and Kitty’s signature Irish coffees. From 11 am – 10 pm Irish classics […]
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Fernet – A Classic Cocktail Enhancer
A favorite of craft cocktail makers, fernet is an aromatic spirit that features a blend of herbs including myrrh, rhubarb, chamomile, cardamom, aloe and saffron. The flavor is complex – herbal and bitter – yet balanced. The most popular brand, Fernet-Branca, was created in Italy in 1845 and was marketed as a tonic for relief […]
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In Praise Of A Supper Club Classic – Broasted Chicken
Chicken. You can bake it, grill it, pan fry it or air fry it. The list goes on. But there’s something about broasted chicken that gets people’s wings flapping. Gilmo’s Bar and Bistro at Wave Pointe Marina and Resort is currently running a Thursday night broasted chicken special. A popular Wisconsin supper club menu item, […]
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Jamaican Jerk Coming To Algoma
Island vibes will be happening on March 7 at Homestead Kitchen & Tap in Algoma. On that date, the restaurant will serve a special Jamaican menu from 3:30-9 pm. Dishes will include jerk chicken with rice and beans, coconut steamed snapper with fried dumpling and steamed veggies, and a jerk brisket sandwich with seasoned fries. […]
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A new toast sensation is popping up in Sister Bay. Skip Stone Coffee Roasters is now offering both avocado toast and peanut butter and banana toast, served at breakfast and lunch. Skip Stone Coffee Roasters is located at 10678 Bay Shore Dr. in Sister Bay.
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Top Chef, the long-running chef competition, visits Wisconsin in their latest season airing March 20 on Bravo. While the contestants did not make it to Door County – filming took place in both Madison and Milwaukee – they were shown a Door County-style fish boil before having to create their own, and were also expected […]
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Dry Or Sweet – Paired With Eats
Von Stiehl Winery is offering two seated pairings of dry and sweet wines. Each pairing consists of five wines and eight complementary foods. Pairings are generally held daily at noon and 2 pm, with the exception of special-event days. Call 920.487.5208 for reservations. Von Stiehl Winery is located at 115 Navarino St. in Algoma.
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Flan is a creamy dessert flavored with vanilla and caramel. Originating in Spain, this treat has been a favorite in the new world for generations. Old Mexico restaurant in Sturgeon Bay is serving a classic version. Try the flan before it’s gone. Old Mexico Cantina and Grill is located at 901 Egg Harbor Road.
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Sourdough bread, thousand island dressing, Swiss cheese and bacon. Yes, please. The Frisco Burger bailed on California and is wintering at Husby’s in Sister Bay. We hope it sticks around. Husby’s is located at 10641 N. Bay Shore Dr.
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2024 Valentine’s Day(ish) Happenings
Celebrate your love for art, music and your Door County community at these upcoming Valentine’s Day events. Little Heart Project Tutorial Feb. 17, 10 am knitting tutorial, 11 am crochet tutorial Knit Whit’s Yarn and Crafts, 8024 Hwy 57 in Baileys Harbor Learn to crochet or knit hearts for the Little Heart Project, a Wisconsin-based […]
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Chili Contest On Super Bowl Sunday
Kitty O’Reilly’s Irish Pub is hosting their Big Game Chili Cook Off on Feb. 11. Set up begins at 2 pm and tasting will be from 3-5:30 pm. Interested chili cooks need to call 920.743.7441 or stop by in person no later than Feb. 10. For more details go to tinyurl.com/2m3s87vx. Kitty O’Reilly’s is located […]
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Tasty Treats, Wine And Music At Anchored Roots
Galecktables, local maker of sweet and savory baked goods, will have a pop-up at Anchored Roots Vineyard and Winery from 12:30-4 pm on Feb. 17. The pop-up will feature hand pies, cupcakes and an array of take-home goods from soups and lasagna to cookies and desserts. Live music will be provided by Cathy Grier and […]
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Harbor Fish Market & Grille and Door County Brewing Company (DCBC) are collaborating on a FeBREWary Dinner Event on Feb. 22. Comfort food nostalgia with an avant-garde twist is the theme. DCBC will conduct a free brewery tour for guests beginning at 4 pm, which will conclude with complimentary beer in their tasting room. Harbor […]
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Made For Each Other: Tacos And Beer
Starboard Brewing Company is now offering tacos on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 am – 7 pm. Taco options include verde beef, sofrito pork, Korean barbecue and chipotle pork. Starboard will also be serving micheladas – a blend of spicy and fresh-squeezed citrus juices served over ice, topped with Starboard beer and finished with a […]
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Valentine’s Day Dining Specials
If a way to the heart is through the stomach, Door County Valentine’s Day(ish) dining is sure to get you there. Here are some of your best options. Alexander’s 3667 Hwy 42 in Fish Creek During February, Alexander’s is offering its Sweetheart Dinner Package featuring a prix-fixe menu. For details and reservations call 920.868.3532. Barringer’s […]
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Gourmet Valentine’s Day Dinner At Cuesta
Cuesta Coffee House in Gills Rock will offer a four-course Valentine’s Day dinner prepared by Door County Underground chef, Matt Chambas, and Trixie’s chef, Madison Andropolis. The meal includes oysters, hamachi crudo, gochujang braised short rib and passion fruit tart. For more information go to cuestacoffee.square.site. Cuesta Coffee House is located at 12625 state Highway […]
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Chop Closing For Redesign, Lure Opening Early
Two Sister Bay restaurants, Chop and Lure, are set for changes in the coming months. Chop Restaurant will close for renovations to the bar and dining rooms, starting Sunday, Feb. 11. The new look has been designed by Erin Jean and Co., and Tielens Construction will be the general contractor. Reopening is planned for late […]
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Construction-Zone Specials Cooked Up
If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. While official and unofficial state Highway 42 detour routes stirred up concern for downtown Egg Harbor businesses, some restaurant owners have adjusted their attitudes and launched new strategies. For example, Shipwrecked Brew Pub and Restaurant introduced a special called The Detour Burger that comes with a miniature road-construction […]