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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So, what can I say? I found this in the beer aisle. I had a thing for grape soda as a kid. I was particularly enamored of Donald Duck Grape Soda, perhaps just as much for the laughing cartoon duck in the sailor suit on the label than the purple soda inside the can. And […]
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Jacksonport’s 24th Annual Cherry Fest
The 24th Annual Cherry Fest is scheduled for Aug. 4, 8 am – 4 pm, at Lakeside Park in Jacksonport. The day is packed with fun for the whole family. Food includes cherry brats and cherry hamburgers, as well as an assortment of cherry desserts. Stroll through the Juried Arts & Crafts Fair or experience […]
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Washington Island, Egg Harbor Paint & Sip Classes
Door County Paint & Sip offers a number of opportunities throughout July and August. On July 27, Aug. 10, 24, and Sept. 7 classes will be held at Fragrant Isle on Washington Island. Three classes are scheduled each day at 10 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Classes move to Dancin’ on the Door in […]
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The Fireside Restaurant: A Hidden Gem in Ellison Bay
When Blake and Lauren Schar were offered the chance to lease the Fireside Restaurant in Ellison Bay, they jumped at the opportunity. Three years later, they think it was the best decision they ever made. Blake had years of experience running kitchens for other restaurant owners, starting in high school, when he had a summer […]
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A new Farm and Craft Market, north of Maplewood in southern Door County, is now open for business. The weekly outdoor event takes place every Friday from 2 to 6 pm on the property of the Maplewood Country Cupboard. The market features several craft, bakery and produce vendors. Grab something to eat and drink while […]
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Cheers!: The Predicament of Pumpkins and Overpumped Tires
Remember when Fat Tire from New Belgium Brewing started showing up in local bars a dozen years or so ago (it might have been even a little longer than that – I forget exactly when it arrived, but for good reason because they had been sending me samples long before it was available this side […]
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Top Door County chefs are coming together for a Dinner in the Vineyard, a five-course dinner at Gathering Ground’s vineyard on Washington Island on Sept. 1. The evening will include a cocktail hour with passed appetizers and libations from local breweries and wineries. A vineyard tour is followed by a big table, family-style meal featuring […]