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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Beer, Wine, Steer, Fire: Algoma Hosts BrewVino Roast June 10
Take one 1,500-pound Longhorn/Jersey steer that was raised on spent grains from the Ahnapee Brewing Company’s beermaking process, a cherry wine marinade created by Aric Schmiling of von Stiehl Winery, a 6’x8’ 1,000-pound grate to hold the butterflied steer over a raging fire and, voila, you have BrewVino Roast. Aric’s brother, Brad, co-owner of Von […]
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Savory Spoon Cooking School Kicks off 14th Season
Savory Spoon Cooking School will celebrate the kickoff of their 14th season with the “Fresh and Fantastic” class on June 17 at 6 pm. The relaxed mood of summer should set the tone even for special occasions. This fresh menu will inspire cooking class students to invite friends and family over to share a delicious […]
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Bill Introduced that Would Allow Wineries to Serve Until Midnight
Owners of Wisconsin’s wineries are hoping this time is the charm for a bill introduced again this session that would allow wineries to serve wine until midnight, rather than having to stop serving at 9 pm. As the law stands now, wineries must stop serving at 9 pm, but many would like to be able […]
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Settlement Shops Farmers Market To Run Through Oct. 18
The weekly Wednesday farmers market at the Settlement Shops began June 7 and will run through Oct. 18, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. New this season, a delicious lunch will be offered by The Jamaican Door of Sister Bay and Door County Private Chef of Egg Harbor. A variety of homegrown fresh produce, plants and […]
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Cheers! Blackberries and Covfefe…
by Jim Lundstrom [email protected] I can’t wait to see the first Covfefe beer. No idea who will brew the first one, and I can only guess what it will contain. Eye goop? Sleep drool? Belly button lint? Well, I won’t hold my breath for the first Covfefe beer, so I reach deep into the magic […]
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Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Releases 9th Door County Lighthouse Wine
Lautenbach’s Orchard Country will release the ninth edition of its highly anticipated Door County Lighthouse wine series on June 10. The new release features the Baileys Harbor Range Lights and local artist Stacey Small Rupp’s rendition on the wine label. Housed in a blue lighthouse-shaped bottle, the limited edition wine is a semi-dry cherry Riesling […]
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Beer Festival Seeks Volunteers June 17
The Door County Beer Festival is seeking volunteers to help pour beer, set up festival grounds, and check people in at the sixth annual celebration of beer, food, and music June 17. The festival will feature more than 50 breweries, two bands, and six restaurants as more than 1,200 people make their way through the […]
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Sit-Down With a Chef: Ryan Klawitter on Door County’s Farms and Forks
Ryan Klawitter was hardly through the door of the coffee shop before the person behind the counter was talking excitedly to him about ceramic egg poachers. His eyes lit up. “You can also do it with plastic wrap twisted into a cup of hot water,” he offered. Door County’s food scene has taken huge strides […]
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Oooohweeeee! Did I just have a sip of flower water? I really don’t know if I should say any more about this beer I just cracked open. I’ve had other beers from this brewery and enjoyed them all, but the love fest ends here. This reminds me of old lady perfume. OK, I feel I […]
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Hard Maple Hosts Acoustic Sessions at The Fireside in Ellison Bay
Hard Maple Music will host Fireside Acoustic Sessions at The Fireside Restaurant in Ellison Bay on Wednesdays this summer. Starting with the week of Memorial Day, the sessions begin at 5 pm and will run throughout the summer. The group is raising money to support young, local Door County musicians. Hard Maple Music is donating […]
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Fungi Fans Consider Mushroom Growing as Hobby at The Ridges
There’s nothing as lovely as a tree stump to mushroom hunters. At this time of year, they’ll tramp to secret spots in the woods and tolerate mosquitoes, mud, thorns and perhaps poison ivy in search of oyster mushrooms on stumps or treasured morels near dead elms and in leaf litter in the woods. But a […]
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2017 Jacksonport Maifest Schedule of Events
Saturday, May 27 8 am: Concession stand and women’s club stand opens (including kolaches!) 9: am: Maifest Juried Art Fair 10:30 am: 45th Maifest Parade Noon: Memorial Day presentation of the flag. Parade and scholarship winners announced followed by Maypole Dance 11:30 – 4 pm: Inflatable fun, face painting, games, music with the Sevastopol Music, […]
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Kolaches: Maifest’s Celebrated Pastry
With Jacksonport’s Maifest coming up, we can’t help but think about the morsels we’ll be picking up during the festivities. One in particular catches our eye and tummies: kolaches sold by the Jacksonport Women’s Club have been a staple for those who attend the weekend of celebration, fruit and sweetened cheese surrounded by puff pastry […]
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The Cookery Music Series is Back
Katie Dahl will resume her weekly performance at The Cookery’s wine bar on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer and fall starting May 31. Dahl is a Door County folksinger known for her sharp-witted lyrics, intricate melodies, and engaging performances. Dahl’s June performances begin at 6:30 pm; she’ll start at 8 pm in July and August. The Cookery’s weekly Thursday night music series, featuring a rotating act of musicians, […]
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Cheers!: ‘All Mimsy Were the Borogroves…’
Is that the Jabberwock on the label of this bottle of Stateside Saison from the Stillwater Artisanal Brewery of Stratford, Conn.? The Jubjub bird? The frumious Bandersnatch? Should I take vorpal sword in hand? Whatever. It’s one ugly, nightmarish beast. But inside the bottle is another matter. This is a tasty saison with a […]
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Al Johnson’s Expands Distribution Network
At a trade show in San Francisco a few years ago, Al Johnson’s kitchen manager Freddie Bexell saw plenty of Scandinavian producers and distributors that he recognized. He was a bit surprised to find they recognized him too. “We were trying to find distribution companies and there were other Scandinavian companies there that are selling […]
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Door County Brewing Co. Collaborates with Lowlands Group
Lowlands Group announces an expansion of the Lowlands Brewing Collaborative, which brings the world’s best brewers together in a celebration of “bier culture.” Door County Brewing Co. is the latest addition to the collaboration, which also includes Brouwerij Van Steenberge and Brouwerij The Musketeers – two Belgian breweries – as well as Central Waters Brewing […]
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Cheers!: A Brown and Peaceful Feeling
After an aborted bike ride due to not enjoying having to ride through walls of lakeflies, I needed something to cleanse the palate of macerated lakeflies (couldn’t help getting a few in my mouth, ears, eyes, nose, hair, jacket, etc.). When I get home and open the magic fridge, the perfect beer reveals itself to […]
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White Cottage Red Door Opens in Former Ray’s Cherry Hut
Since 1950, Ray’s Cherry Hut has been a roadside farm market destination in Door County and now siblings Lisa Howard and Chris Hadraba, along with their spouses Kevin and Jessica, have opened a new market called the White Cottage Red Door. By featuring a creative mix of artisan foods, bakery and confectionary treats, as well […]
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Sonny’s Italian Kitchen and Pizzeria Unveils Patio Bar May 19
Sonny’s Italian Kitchen and Pizzeria in Sturgeon Bay is excited to unveil a total remodel of the Sonny’s Patio Bar. On May 19 at 2 pm, Sonny’s will officially unveil the patio and kick off the 2017 season with a ribbon cutting ceremony and party where attendees can grab a sangria drink, choose from more […]