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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Wuollett Family Runs A Restaurant Trifecta
Jody Wuollett has come to the conclusion that genes play a role in personal destiny. He has seen it in action with his family before him, in himself, and in his own growing family. “I’m sure there’s some genetic reason why you want to serve people,” he said recently while sitting at a table on […]
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Knee High by the Fourth of July
Summers are for bare feet, dripping ice cream cones, sun-kissed cheeks and hair, beautiful sunsets and drive-in movies. I digress here, let’s talk about food. When it comes to eating, summer brings picnics, watermelon, Wisconsin brats and grilled anything. It says to me garden produce and fresh ingredients, maybe something a little spicy or crunchy, […]
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Cheese Insider: National Dairy Month
June, National Dairy Month, is celebrated by dairymen across the United States. National Dairy Month was established in 1937 by a group of chain stores to promote consuming milk and dairy products. The original theme was “Keep Youthful – Drink Milk.” The National Dairy Council took over this effort in 1939 and made it […]
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Savory Spoon Offers Cooking Classes for Kids
The Savory Spoon Cooking School is on a mission to encourage young people to cook their own food, and is offering a couple classes for kids ages 7-13. On July 18 at 9:30 am, Heidi Fannin, author of a new children’s cookbook Kitchen Kidz, will teach “Junior Chefs Cook Brunch.” Kids will receive a copy […]
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Renaissance Faire, Lumberjacks & More Weekend Plans
This busy holiday weekend is chock-full of activities for adventurers of all types. Delve into the county’s geographic past, dance the night away at Fishstock or discover some of the best beers on the peninsula. Curious about Fourth of July firework and parade schedules? Find them here. Friday, July 1 Beer & Burger Trolley Tour […]
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Cheers!: An Enjoyably Beery Weekend
It was a beery weekend here. I kicked things off with the 2nd annual pre-Door County Beer Fest beer dinner at Whistling Swan in Fish Creek on Friday. Wow! What an amazing meal prepared by Chef Ryan Klawitter and his staff, and what beautiful beer pairings. The event kicked off with a beer from host […]
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Server of the Week: Corinna Jauregui @ The Summer Kitchen
Corinna’s got beauty and brains to spare; She just finished her first year at UW-Eau Claire Studying psychology, and corporate communications, too. Does she have any flaws? If so, they are few. She’s cheerful and friendly to all that she meets And serves up her customers the tastiest eats. Whether she’s at the […]
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Summer means tiki time and at the Wickman House in Ellison Bay, that means the Zombie is back on the cocktail menu in full force. You can watch Wickman House owner Mike Holmes break down this recipe for you at DoorCountyPulse.TV, but if you want to give it a shot at home, here’s the recipe […]
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Staats Family Invites Community to Farm for FFA Dairy Breakfast
Jason Staats can barely drive a tractor in a straight line down a field of hay like his dad can, but his 10-year-old son takes the combine out to the fields at night when Staats is working the night shift as a nurse at the hospital. His wife Nicole often drives down to Chilton or […]
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Christ Child Society to Sell Brats and Burgers
Brats and burgers will be sold by the Christ Child Society members on June 24, 10 am – 4 pm, at Welsing’s BP Station. Stop by to enjoy a delicious meal while helping the Christ Child Society to meet the needs of the very youngest people in Door County. The Christ Child Society (CCS) of […]
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Seven Fest Weekend: June 25 – 26, 2016
Tis the weekend of festivals in Door County! Whether you’re a wino, lover of olde things or new, cardboard boat connoisseur, Renaissance re-enactor or stand-up paddleboard yogi, there’s a festival for you on the peninsula. Olde Ellison Bay Days Friday, June 24 – Sunday, June 26 The 50th annual festival offers fun for the whole […]
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Cheese Presentation and Tasting at Wine Fest
Schoolhouse Artisan Cheese is proud to partner with Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy in Kewaunee to bring Master Cheesemaker Steve Hurd to Egg Harbor on June 25 for a series of events in partnership with the Door County Wine Fest. An expert in Italian-style cheeses, Hurd will share his story and discuss his role in creating the […]
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Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns Play Summer Kickoff Party
The second annual Summer Kickoff Party at the Gibraltar Grill in Fish Creek will feature hours of music by Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns on June 26, 6 – 10 pm. Bring a lawn chair, but no carry-ins. Chicago hotdogs, bratwurst and cold beer will be available in the yard as well as […]
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Italian Night Out, Improvised Orchestra, Motor Show & More Weekend Plans
With June wrapping up, summer is kicking into high gear. Take the time this weekend to get out on the water, out to the theater, or out on the dance floor. Friday, June 24 Nature Program Join Jennifer Redell, WDNR bat biologist, in Newport State Park as she presents on bats and conducts a survey […]
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Hinterland Brewery Moving Next to Lambeau Field
Hinterland, according to Merriam Webster, means “a region remote from urban areas.” When Bill and Michelle Tressler started brewing beer in an old cheese factory outside of Tressler’s hometown of Green Bay in 1995, Hinterland was the name they chose for their brewery, and it certainly seemed appropriate at the time. But when you are […]
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Uncork Summer Returns to Wickman House June 25
The grounds of the Wickman House in Ellison Bay will transform into a foodie’s paradise when it hosts the Uncork Summer Food, Wine and Musical Festival on Saturday, June 25. In its third year, Uncork celebrates Door County’s growing reputation as a culinary destination by showcasing the county’s top chefs in a single location. This […]
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Beer Fest 2016: Homebrew Championship Winners Announced
After a one-year hiatus, the Door County Homebrewing Championships returned as part of the Door County Beer Festival in 2016. More than 95 beers were entered in the contest, organized by brewing enthusiast Justin Minikel. “The focus of this competition is to provide good feedback to all entrants and reward talented brewers making great beer,” […]
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Mama Digdown’s Brass Band Brings NOLA Sound to Beer Fest
Patrons of the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge clap their hands to the beat as the ensemble of trumpets, trombones, percussion, saxophone and sousaphone make their way through the crowd from the stage to the street. They spill out of the nightclub’s entrance, continuing to play their entrancing rhythms, drawing out a dancing audience behind them. […]
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Beers and Bikes in Baileys Harbor June 18
Baileys Harbor will be a mecca for bike and beer lovers Saturday, June 18, as the Door County Beer Festival and Peninsula Century Spring Classic bike ride come to town. More than 800 cyclists are expected to take part in routes of 25, 50, 62, and 100 miles, starting and ending at the Cornerstone Pub. […]
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Peninsula Century Spring Classic, Beer Fest & More Weekend Plans
This weekend offers chances to get active and enjoy the county’s natural beauty. Hike through the woods by Clark Lake, hop on your bike, or walk through the peninsula’s storied past. Friday, June 17 Ephraim Heritage Day See into Ephraim’s past with free walking tours and free admission into Ephraim’s cultural sites, including Bethany Lutheran […]