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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Cheers! Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien
On a recent lazy gray Saturday afternoon, I decided to stream an episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 as a backdrop to cracking open what I expected to be a fun bomber of beer from Switzerland. For a reason I cannot explain, I chose The Brute Man episode, featuring the pituitarily challenged Rondo Hatton. It […]
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Run, Recite And Remember This Memorial Day Weekend
This busy weekend offers opportunities to explore and learn about the artists, history, and natural beauty that make Door County unique. Friday, May 27 Poetry Slam The 6th grade students at Gibraltar Schools have put together an afternoon of poetry and friendly competition. Matt Burress will perform live music for the event. Admission is five […]
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Cheers!: Ahnapee Brewery’s Barrel-Aged Cherry Stout
I was not at all surprised to learn last October that the small and relatively young Ahnapee Brewery of Algoma, Wis., won a silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival for its Munich Helles – a lager. It’s a classy lager made in a country that has little respect for lagers due to […]
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Hickey Brothers Open Shop Selling Fresh Fish in Baileys Harbor
Dennis Hickey likens his job as a commercial fisherman to that of a family farmer. Just like a family farm, Hickey’s fourth generation business is weather dependent and largely misunderstood by those outside the business. Like farmers, commercial fisherman must always be concerned about the sustainability of their operation, both in what they harvest and […]
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Cheers! Thank the Pope for Doppelbock
Talking beer with a guy the other day, he tells me he’s a fan of dark beers, but he quickly adds, as a bourbon drinker, he does not like bourbon barrel-aged beers. I do! Talking about them made me want one, so I picked up a pint bottle of Hinterland’s Bourbon Barrel Doppelbock, one of […]
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Grab Lunch at Renard’s Cheese throughout May to Benefit United Way
Renard’s Cheese and Deli in southern Door County is partnering with United Way of Door County in May. Five percent of deli sandwich and wrap sales in May will benefit United Way. The funds donated will go toward meeting United Way’s Annual Campaign need for 2016. United Way of Door County’s mission is to empower […]
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Sandpiper Restaurant Now Open at Maxwelton Braes
Look no further than the Sandpiper, located upstairs at Maxwelton Braes Lodge, for a hearty, home-cooked meal at affordable prices. The Sandpiper opened for the season on May 6. Breakfast will be served 7 am – noon daily (closed May 9, 16 & 23). Rosemary will showcase her new breakfast specialties including a stuffed hash […]
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Schoolhouse Artisan Cheese Introduces Cheese Pairing Series
The team at Schoolhouse Artisan Cheese is gearing up for its sixth season in downtown Egg Harbor and plans to celebrate with an expanded line of Wisconsin’s finest artisan cheeses. In addition to his existing collection of award-winning Wisconsin artisan cheeses, owner Michael Thomas plans to add at least 10 cheeses and five additional cheesemakers […]
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Craft Beer Celebration, Dirty Deuce Album Launch & More Weekend Plans
This weekend is all about indulging your senses, whether that means tasting some wine or craft beer, taking in the sounds of some favorite Door County bands, or enjoying the view from one of Peninsula State Park’s best trails. Friday, May 13 Wine Trail Weekend Winos, unite! Indulge in the offerings of eight Door County […]
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Science Snippet: Walnuts Are “Superfood for the Brain”
Rather than taking “brain-enhancing” supplements advertised on TV, here’s a tip about something much better for mental function. Scientists have described this delicious little treat as a “superfood for the brain” and a “miracle brainbooster.” In a scientific study, thousands of participants who consumed this food scored consistently higher on tests of memory, comprehension and […]
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Everyone Invited to Hispanic Resource Center’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Hispanic Resource Center of Door and Kewaunee Counties, Inc. invites all of Northeast Wisconsin to a Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 7, 3 pm to midnight, at Knights of Columbus Hall, 692 Tacoma Beach Road, Sturgeon Bay. The menu options are: chicken tamales with Spanish rice & beans, salsa, chips; chicken with molé, corn […]
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Reserve Spots for Trolley Gala Wine & Beer Tasting
Money Management Counselors will host the 4th annual Trolley Gala Wine & Beer Tasting on May 11, 5:30 – 9:30 pm. The schedule is: 5:15-5:30 pm – trolley pickup at Stone Harbor; 6-7 pm – wine and beer tasting at von Stiehl Winery & Ahnapee Brewery; 7:30-9:30 pm – tastings, heavy hors d’oeuvres, silent auction […]
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Cheers!: Tap Takeover at Bier Zot
When I learned that my favorite beer bar – Bier Zot in Sister Bay – was having a tap takeover by Deschutes Brewery of Bend, Oregon, I had my mind set on darkness – things like Obsidian Stout, Abyss Imperial Stout and Black Butte Porter. Imagine my surprise, then, when I see four IPAs […]
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Pudgy Pie: The Art of the Campfire Panini
What is it that you crave? Versatility and creativity is the name of this family friendly dinner adventure. Dream it, build it, stuff it and toast it over the backyard campfire. Invoke patience, and wait. Pudgy pies are great because you can cater to the pickiest of eaters or the family epicurean. It truly is […]
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While there are thousands of grape varietals and just about as many options for glasses to match all of these varietals, there are several everyday/popular varietals that most people consume on a regular basis. Listed below are the most popular options of glasses for the most popular varietals. The framework for each wine glass design […]
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Cheers!: Habanero Heats Up This IPA
You gotta love it when someone gives you a beer and says “You’re gonna hate it.” Such was the case when Sam Northrop, beer expert at my local beer emporium, recently passed me a bottle of Habanero Sculpin from Ballast Point Brewing of San Diego. He said the Habanero peppers overpower the beer, which is […]
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New Owners at Carroll House Restaurant
Garey and Jeanne Bies have sold the Carroll House Restaurant to Boldomero and Chenta Jauregi of Egg Harbor. Boldomero has been involved in the restaurant business for 35 years, and was most recently working at Julie’s Cafe in Fish Creek. Garey said, “The Jauregis will do a great job and will continue to run it […]
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Door County Brewing Co.’s Big Sister Witbier Returns in May
For its second season, Door County Brewing Company’s Big Sister Witbier returns this May. A popular summer favorite in Wisconsin following its release in 2015, Big Sister extends over state lines. Distribution expands to Minnesota this year to satisfy its growing demand. “Big Sister is one of my favorites to brew every year because I […]
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Big Prize Available for Door County Coffee’s Recipe Contest
Door County Coffee will hold its third annual recipe contest, and they’re excited to announce the winning recipe will be a “preferred qualifier” to participate in this year’s 2016 World Food Championships in Orange Beach, Alabama. “Our recipe contest winner will receive one year of free coffee sent to their home each month, plus be […]
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Door Peninsula Winery Wins Gold at Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Door Peninsula Winery has won three new medals for their wines, including a gold metal for Blackberry Wine. The 2016 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition awarded Door Peninsula Winery’s Blackberry Wine with a gold medal, and Cranberry Wine and Sunset Splash (a white, tropical blend) each with silver medals. The 16th annual Finger Lakes International […]