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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.

  • Suds with Sophie: Beer-Tasting Practicum

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    by Sophie Nelson [email protected] If you’ve been behaving anything like I have during this time of social isolation – that is, working your way through your beer stash – I’ve got the perfect way to drink your beer and maybe learn to enjoy it a little more. A lot more goes into the beer-drinking experience than […]

  • In Your Glass: Tart Cherry Juice

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    While practicing social distancing, why not try out these tasty cherry drink recipes? They’re sure to make you think about the warm days of summer on the horizon! Cherry Lemonade Juice of one or two lemons ¼ cup sugar or honey 2 cups Montmorency cherry juice 3 cups sparkling water Ice Lemon slices or tart […]

  • Goat on a Boat in Sister Bay

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    Would you believe me if I told you there’s a goat on a boat in Sister Bay?  It’s true! But don’t worry – it’s not a live goat. The three-foot-tall, blue, wooden goat on a boat is hanging out at the Sister Bay Marina near the A-dock. Louise Howson, Sister Bay Advancement Association coordinator, even […]

  • And That’s the Way the Cookie Crumbles

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    Troop leader Jordan Burress breaks down the popular Girl Scout snack ’Tis the season for cookies – Girl Scout cookies, that is. Every year the Girl Scouts of America set out to sell them to friends, family and their community. The cookies aren’t just a nice treat for those who are snacking – the money from cookie […]

  • Sister Bay Walking Cheese Curd Food Tour

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    Door County Kayak Tours will offer some fun, new tours this year, including a Sister Bay Walking Cheese Curd Food Tour – the county’s only walking food tour held on Saturdays and Sundays year-round. Sample a wide variety of cheesy delights from renowned restaurants. The menu may include freshly made cheese curds, artisan goat cheese, a […]

  • Mojo Rosa’s, Village Café Offering Free Delivery to Egg Harbor, Fish Creek

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    Mojo Rosa’s and Village Café are offering free delivery to most of Egg Harbor and Fish Creek – from Horseshoe Bay to downtown Fish Creek to Memorial and Division Road. The hours of free delivery will be 5-8 pm, seven days a week, for Mojo Rosa’s; and 10 am – 2 pm, seven days a week, […]

  • Suds with Sophie: Pucker Up with Hacienda Beer Co.

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    by Sophie Nelson [email protected]  This week I sat down with Matt Sampson, the head of fermentation, branding and marketing at Hacienda Beer Co., to talk about the process behind its three recently released sour beers. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this style, yes, you read that right: sour beer. The type of […]

  • Steve Johnson of Door 44 on Growing Grapes, Making Wine and Building Community in Door County

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    We spoke with Steve Johnson, owner of Door 44 Winery, last spring when the winery had just opened the doors of its new location north of Sturgeon Bay, replacing its former location three miles south. Read on to learn more about Door 44’s history, projects and aspirations. How did Door 44 begin? I like to […]

  • Suds with Sophie: Starting Your Own Beer Cellar

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    by Sophie Nelson  [email protected] Just like wine, beer can also be kept in a home cellar to age and develop new and more complex flavors. However, there are many things to consider when choosing a beer to cellar. Each ingredient in beer – hops, malt, yeast – will develop in different ways over time to create […]

  • Bridge Up Brewing Expands Reach and Footprint

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    Bridge Up Brewing Company – a one-barrel nanobrewery at 129 N. Madison Ave. in Sturgeon Bay – is expanding its reach within Door County and its footprint.  After operating for a little more than a year, Bridge Up has partnered with Flanigan Distributing to release its three flagship offerings. The three beers that will be […]

  • Birmingham’s: A Bay Shore Drive Icon Since 1927

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    Birmingham’s takes the label of  “local family business” to the highest degree: The Bay Shore Drive mainstay restaurant and bar has involved many in the Birmingham family tree, is inextricably entwined with the local community and, of course, is rich with recipes that have been savored and passed down through multiple generations.  Owners Brad and […]

  • Filling Up Again in Sister Bay at Husby’s

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    Husby’s to bring historical look back to tiny bar An old filling station will come back to life in Sister Bay this summer, but it won’t be pumping gas. The owners of Husby’s presented concept plans for The Filling Station at Husby’s during the Feb. 25 Sister Bay Plan Commission meeting. An extension of the […]

  • VIDEO: Chives | Door County Restaurants

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    Chef Lucas Lindow of Chives in Baileys Harbor showcases their fresh seasonal cuisine, including Cold Smoked Salmon, Beef Cheeks Bourguignon, Steak Frites, and Duck Breast. Peninsula Filmworks put together 50 restaurant profiles for Destination Door County last year. Stay tuned for more!

  • Uncork Summer Tickets on Sale

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    Door County’s sole outdoor foodie festival is celebrating its seventh anniversary this year with unusual, new food vendors. Scheduled for June 27, Uncork Summer will once again take place on the grounds of Wickman House in Ellison Bay. Admission is $10 per person, and tickets for food, wine, beer and cocktails are available at doorcountytickets.com […]

  • To Improve Nutrition and Taste, Cook with Organic Herbs and Spices

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    You probably already know about the health benefits of eating organic food, but what about the herbs and spices you use in your cooking? Many people overlook this area of their pantry, but the quality of the herbs and spices you use is just as important as the quality of the other food you eat. […]

  • Kim Jensen on Pink Bakery: From Sweet Treats to Creative Catering

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    Egg Harbor’s Pink Bakery has established itself as a local bakery that offers not only delicious sugary treats, but also coveted catering capabilities. Owner and chef Kim Jensen finds her creative culinary outlet in the catering side of the business while lead baker and decorator Cathy Henry wows customers with custom-baked cakes and desserts. Jensen […]

  • Sample Cheese and Wine to Support Southern Door Agriculture Scholarships

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    Tickets for the 2020 Door County Wine and Cheese Gala, presented by the Southern Door FFA Alumni, are now on sale for this elegant event, to be held March 13, 6-9 pm, at Mr. G’s Logan Creek Grille, 5890 Hwy 57 in Sturgeon Bay.  Attendees can enjoy wine from six award-winning local wineries, an assortment […]

  • Suds with Sophie: Winter Beers to Warm Your Belly

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    By Sophie Nelson While you’re snuggling up this winter during the seemingly endless snowfalls, make sure to pair the cold weather with the perfect winter beer. The classic recommendation is, of course, a rich, dark beer that will warm you up. I’ll help you navigate the many styles that are available this winter with brief […]

  • Winterfest Weekend Is Here

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    The 33rd annual Fish Creek Winterfest is happening this weekend, Feb. 1-2, on the shore of Green Bay in Fish Creek. It’s a chance to get outside, get goofy and enjoy some great food, family fun and fireworks! Then keep the good times rolling with the Fruit Loop Run on Sunday morning. SCHEDULE Saturday, Feb. […]

  • Find Foodie Fun during Fish Creek’s Winterfest Weekend

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    The annual Winterfest gathering is drawing near! Now in its 33rd year, Fish Creek’s longest-standing tradition – and Door County’s most quirky winter event – features live music, goofy games, the entertaining stumpf-fiddle contest, a spectacular fireworks display and some delicious foodie attractions, including the Smokin’ Hot Chili Cook-off and the All Things Chocolate fundraiser. And outside […]