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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Celebrate our frozen terrain at Parallel 44’s eighth Frozen Tundra Wine Fest – the state’s largest outdoor winter wine fest – on Feb. 23, 12-6 pm. It showcases the winery’s snow-covered vineyard, cold-hardy grape vines and signature line of Frozen Tundra wines. Wine will be served outside under a tent. There will also be an ice bar, […]
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Cheers!: Cold Stout Makes Me Pout
It’s the day after winter officially arrived, and there has been a definite bone-chilling coldness in the air. I reach into the magic fridge with the notion that I better find something appropriate right off the bat or I’m turning to brown liquor. To my great delight, I pulled out a a can of The […]
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Democratic Party Hosts Pie Party Fundraiser
The April 2 election will include a vote for a State Supreme Court judge. Hear Chief Judge and candidate Lisa Neubauer on Feb. 17, 1-4 pm, at the Door County Democratic Party’s pie-party fundraiser. She has worked in law for more than 30 years, the last 10 as an appellate-court judge. She will speak at […]
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Sister Bay Moravian Mission Committee Holds Potato Bar Fundraiser
To help with the cost of the upcoming Sister Bay Moravian Church mission trip to St. Thomas, the church’s Mission Committee will host a potato bar on Feb. 17. Enjoy potatoes with all the toppings while contributing travel and supply funds as the group prepares for its trip, March 13-20. Drinks are included. Serving starts […]
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The Door County Historical Society (DCHS) announces their first program of 2019: Wisconsin Cheese & Door County Cheese Factories. The two-part program will benefit the DCHS Endowment Fund and is scheduled for Feb. 23 at Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay. Jim Pionkoski, owner of Wisconsin Cheese Masters in Egg Harbor, will be the first […]
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New Online Food Guide Coming Soon
Submitted by the Door County Visitor Bureau February in Door County may be a quieter time for residents, but with the cold weather we’ve had, many may be going stir crazy. If that’s the case, check out DoorCounty.com to get some ideas about things to do and winter events going on in the area. Did […]
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A Weekend of Ice & Pie: Weekend Primer Podcast
Andrew has made it back to the Weekend Primer! This week, Matt and him discuss all of the this weekend’s events including: The 10th annual Door County Short Film Festival in Sister Bay The Door County Cornhole Tournament at Maxwelton Braes Sturgeon Bay’s Fire & Ice Festival Sample homemade soup/chili at Sick of Winter An […]
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Door County’s Food Scene – One-On-One with Veronica Ripp of Get Real Cafe: Pulse Podcast
Andrew Kleidon and Myles Dannhausen discuss the City Council decision to override the mayor’s veto of the Granary move, the life of Leo Zipper, and the community coming to celebrate Caspersons. Then, we have the second installment of our series of conversations with local food entrepreneurs who are transforming Door County’s food scene. This week’s […]
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Celebrating Winter Week on Washington Island
Celebrating Winter and Fish Derby, held Feb. 9-17, is a weeklong celebration of ice and snow with food, fun, adventure and entertainment on Washington Island. Sponsored by the Washington Island Chamber of Commerce, the event calendar is anchored in several main events. Anglers who dare to venture onto the ice to get “the big one” […]
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Cheers!: Cascades of Apricot in a Sour Blonde
Snow had been coming down all day, and continued into the night. I did some shoveling before it got dark and I guessed a foot of snow had already fallen. And still it came. I knew getting my car out in the morning was not going to be easy, but that’s not something I needed […]
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Cold Weather, Hot Date: Five places for a cozy night out
Winter has truly hit the peninsula and we are now in the height of hibernation. Many businesses and restaurants have opted to shutter up for the remainder of winter for some savored downtime before spring nears. This means restaurant selections have narrowed and hours have slimmed, but you can still venture out and find plenty […]
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Climate Change Coalition and Door County Brewing Hosts Chili Cook-off
The Climate Change Coalition of Door County and the Door County Brewing Co. will host a chili cook-off on Feb. 26, 6-7:30 pm, at the Door County Brewing Co. Taproom and Music Hall. The cookoff will highlight 15 chili masters and their favorite chili recipes. To enter, contact Kate Leroy at [email protected] or 612.387.2606. The […]
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Door County Thrive Hosts Potluck, Feb. 21
Door County Thrive (DCT) is hosting a fun-filled community potluck Feb. 21, 6 pm, at the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor. During this potluck DCT will give away $200 in gift certificates from local businesses, collect your recipes from the potluck dishes to create a Door County Thrive Cookbook, and give a short presentation on […]
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Door County Pond Hockey Tournament: Weekend Primer Podcast
Matthew recruited Myles Dannhausen to talk about all the weekend’s events for this Weekend Primer. Holiday Music Hotel’s Love on Holiday at the Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay Washington Island is Celebrating Winter all weekend long Peninsula Music Festival’s February Fest is Saturday at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church And on Kangaroo Lake […]
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Door County’s Food Scene – One-On-One with Wild Tomato’s Britt Unkefer: Pulse Podcast
Matthew Marcon and Myles Dannhausen talk about the crazy Door County weather including the Polar Vortex and school cancellations, the passing of Door County hoops legend John Toppe, and the closing of the Shopko Pharmacy. Then, we have the first of our series of conversations with local food entrepreneurs who are transforming Door County’s food […]
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Great Waffle Breakfast Held Feb. 2
Long overdue for a great breakfast? Gather with the staff and volunteers of The Ridges for the 11th annual Great Waffle Breakfast on Feb. 2, 9-11 am, at Baileys Harbor Town Hall. Enjoy your fill of waffles – in all shapes and sizes – topped with Door County maple syrup, homemade cherry topping and whipped […]
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Cheers!: Overdosing on Cinnamon Roll
Disappointed last night by something calling itself a Scotch ale, tonight – an impossibly cold and rainy night – I reached deep into the magic fridge and hoped I would have better luck. And struck black gold in the form of a bottle of beer from Southern Tier Brewing of Lakewood, N.Y. This is a […]
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Enjoying Lasagna Without the Carbs
After dropping carbohydrates from my diet (except for beer, which I have to drink for work), I also dropped a bunch of weight, going from a size 36 trouser waist to a 30. I occasionally miss the idea of a deep-dish pizza or a sub sandwich or even a slice of buttered toast with morning […]
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Wacky Fun at the Fish Creek Winter Festival: Weekend Primer Podcast
Andrew and Matt are back to tell about all the weekend events in Door County including: A viewing of “Paddle to the Sea” at the Door Community Auditorium with Third Coast Percussion The Groundhog Day Parade in Ellison Bay The tasty Great Waffle Breakfast at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall Who will be crowned Miss […]
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Some people take the oddball competitions of Fish Creek Winter Festival a little too seriously. We checked in on Matthew Marcon’s grueling preparation as he practiced for the games of the 32nd annual festival. The festival returns Feb. 1-3.