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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.

  • Baileys Harbor Autumnfest Schedule 2018

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    Autumnfest returns to Baileys Harbor Sept. 21 – 23 with something for everyone.  If you’re a car buff, you’ll want to catch the classic car show Sept. 22. Trophies awarded to People’s Choice, Best in Show, Emergency Vehicle, Louie Oldenburg Best in Show, and Top Vehicle in each category. Even if you don’t have a […]

  • AleFest, Bass Tournament, Harvest Festival: Weekend Primer Podcast

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    Andrew and Matt are here with your weekend primer for the weekend of September 14th, 2018. Events this weekend include: The Washington Island Literary Festival The Peninsula Century Fall Challenge The Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament The Egg Harbor AleFest and the Sturgeon Bay Harvest Festival, Car Show & Street Auction

  • This Weekend in Door County: Peninsula Century Fall Challenge & Egg Harbor AleFest

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    The kids might be back and school and summer might be turning into fall but there’s still plenty of fun to be had in Door County.   Starting on Friday Sept. 14 and lasting throughout the entire weekend is the Washington Island Literary Festival. This year’s theme “Words on Water,” is celebrating, reflecting upon, and […]

  • The Kitschinn: An Old-School Kitchen with Progressive Food

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    The Kitschinn kombucha tap room and juicery offers vegan smoothies, baked goods, cold-pressed juice and the option to mix in CBD oil, vegan protein, collagen and other additions. For Mary Deviley, her Sister Bay juicery isn’t just a business venture, it’s a reflection of who she is, where she’s been and the lifestyle her and […]

  • Parallel 44 Celebrates Fall with Harvest Fest

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    After months of pruning, pulling and managing the 10-acre vineyard, Parallel 44 Vineyard and Winery, Kewaunee, is ready to celebrate with the annual Harvest Fest on Saturday, Sept. 8, from noon to 6 pm. Compete in the grape stomp, take a tour with the winemaker, enjoy a wagon ride around the vineyard, relax to live […]

  • Death’s Door BBQ Winners

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    T-Mac Smokin’ from Sturgeon Bay took home the top honors at the 7th Annual Death’s Door BBQ (DDBBQ) competition. Not only did they win the Day One title but they backed it up with another Grand Championship award on Day Two. They have claimed four championships at DDBBQ over the years. Smokey D’s BBQ, out […]

  • Cheers!: Wham, Bam, Thank You, Madame!

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    Grand Madame is one rooty, tooty, fruity barleywine. This 11.5 percenter was bottled in 2016 after being aged in a sherry barrel. It’s one of those big beers that would have been perfectly happy at the bottom of the magic fridge for years to come, but it was doomed to a much shorter life once […]

  • Suicide Prevention in Door County: Pulse Podcast

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    Andrew Kleidon and Myles Dannhausen are back this week to talk about the latest issue of the Door County Living Magazine, current events, the return of cruise ships to the great lakes, and more. Our feature this week is centered around the Prevent Suicide Door County walk this coming Monday, September 10th, 2018, and the […]

  • Corn Fest, Door County Century, Exploding Footballs: Weekend Primer Podcast

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    Andrew and Matt are back with a post-labor-day weekend primer. Events this week include: The Corn Fest The Door County Century, And the Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition.

  • This Weekend in Door County: Door County Century & Corn Fest

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    The kids might be back in school and the summer might be slowing down, but that doesn’t mean you have to.  There are still lots of fun things do in the county.  Post-Labor Day might be one of the best times to go out in the county.  The summer weather is still hanging around but […]

  • Pulse Podcast: Filmmaking with Sam Kersebet

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    This week Andrew Kleidon has a sneak peak at some of the articles you’ll be able to read in this week’s issue of the Peninsula Pulse, as well as an interview with Peninsula Filmworks Intern Sam Kersebet. We talk growing up in Door County, seeing the county from a new perspective, and what it’s been […]

  • Fresh Coast Cocktails

    The Vintage Cocktail Caravan Has Come to Town

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    Fresh Coast Cocktails debut their new mobile cocktail bar Rachel and Cam Pinkham are proud owners of a freshly renovated vintage caravan that now takes the form of a mobile cocktail bar complete with industrial bar coolers, stocking shelves and a window positioned perfectly for serving craft cocktails to guests. The 1960s Layton camper was […]

  • Cheers!: A Weekend of Violet Beauregarde Beers

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    I had a very rare weekend out of the county, starting the day off in Manitowoc for a conference, then hitting 3 Sheeps Brewery in Sheboygan to meet up with a pal who moved to that interesting shore community last December. It was a hot and humid day, so I especially enjoyed the Lemongrass Pils […]

  • A Weekend of Violet Beauregarde Beers

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    I had a very rare weekend out of the county, starting the day off in Manitowoc for a conference, then hitting 3 Sheeps Brewery in Sheboygan to meet up with a pal who moved to that interesting shore community last December. It was a hot and humid day, so I especially enjoyed the Lemongrass Pils […]

  • Weekend Primer Podcast: Porky’s Groove Machine, Sister Bay Marina Fest, Hoedown

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    Andrew and Matt are back this week with your Weekend Primer. Talking points include: Porky’s Groove Machine at the Door County Brewing Co. Music Hall and Taproom Sturgeon Bay Vintage Home and Garden Fair The Belgian Kermis in Brussels The Gills Rock ArtFest And the Baileys Harbor Hoedown

  • Cold Climate Farms Pairs Produce with Brewery

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    Every Thursday through the end of September you will find a bountiful display of fresh produce at the front steps of the Door County Brewing Co. Taproom and Music Hall. The farmers market is organized by local growers Ben Blohoweak and Sarah McCarty of Cold Climate Farms and was started after an invitation was extended […]

  • This Weekend in Door County: Marina Fest, a Kermiss, and a Hoedown

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    Door County’s summer is slowly fizzling, but there are still tons of activities throughout the whole weekend. Check out all the fun happening in Door County this weekend. Start your Labor weekend off right this Friday, August 31 with Porky’s Groove Machine at Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall.  Jam with the intergalactic ambassador of […]

  • Heirloom Cafe and Provisions Opens in Baileys Harbor

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    Katie and Andy Gill have brought updated family recipes and Austin-inspired food to a new dine-in and carry-out cafe located in the old Door County Brewing Co. space in Baileys Harbor. The cafe and provisions concept is aimed at providing tasty options for busy schedules and for those who are maximizing their time enjoying the […]

  • Cheers!: All Hail the Hemperor!

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    I have to fess up to something. I subscribe to a number of recipe services that send stuff daily. Most of it I don’t pay attention to, but every so often a headline will catch my eye and I will have to look at the recipe, and if it sounds as good as the title, […]

  • Door County Featured on the Travel Channel Aug. 28

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    Door County is featured on the Travel Channel’s series Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations in a new episode that premieres Aug. 28, 8:30 pm. The series, hosted by James Beard Award-winning chef and culinary explorer Andrew Zimmern, highlights the not-to-be-missed food that defines a location. The upcoming half-hour episode will scope out the down-to-earth culinary traditions […]