Ephraim’s popular dinner spot Trixie’s now offers daily lunch service. The bright, sunny restaurant may be small in size, but the food and wine options are unique to this spot. You and your guests can enjoy the Meat and Cheese Board, Whitefish Ceviche, a gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich, or some House-made Potato Gnocchi, and other […]
Phenomenal Friday Fish Fry Year Round
With the success of their Friday Fish Fry each year during the golf season, Idlewild Pub & Grill, located at Idlewild Golf Course just south of Sturgeon Bay near Potawatomi State Park, decided to try something new last winter by offering their fish fry year round. Open daily in-season, Idlewild Pub & Grill stays open […]
A Casual Supper Pub with Flair
Wendi Carter is excited to create a third Sturgeon Bay eatery in 2019. As owner of both the Brick Lot Pub and Crate Sushi & Seafood, two successful dining and drinking spots, she seized the irresistible opportunity to bring a casual “come-as-you-are” atmosphere to the supper club scene. The classic fare at her new Union […]
Cherry Sangria Proves Wine and Fruit are a Perfect Match
After working at The Summer Kitchen for 10 years, in 2008 Nino Jauregui and his brother Armando jumped on the opportunity to buy the popular Ephraim restaurant. So when the Jauregui family decided to purchase Fish Creek Grill in 2013, they were already seasoned restaurant owners. Since then, they’ve been preparing delicious eats that continue […]
Wickman House Continues to March to National Renown
The classic grace of Wickman House’s food, craft cocktails and service are being acknowledged far and wide these days, from a New York Times piece about the Moscow Mule renaissance to much more local publications. This year, owners Mike and Sarah Holmes expanded the restaurant’s vegetable and herb garden, increasing the outdoor seating (a truly […]
Stabbur Beer Garden at Al Johnson’s
Stabbur Beer Garden at Al Johnson’s, the Scandinavian beer garden located in downtown Sister Bay, has assured its steady rise to local family favorite by filling an otherwise empty niche. Combining its family-friendly space, giant-sized outdoor games (Jenga, anyone?), a relaxed atmosphere, and a great beer and drinks selection, Stabbur added the new Kök in 2018. […]
An Authentic Door County Fish Boil
Every evening beginning at 4:30 pm, Pelletier’s in downtown Fish Creek serves up the most famous native dish of the Door Peninsula. Known as the Door County Fish Boil, it’s a tradition unique to the area, when settlers came to this wilderness to seek their fortunes. Pelletier’s Fish Boil consists of fresh, locally caught whitefish […]
A Nostalgic Diner with Some Modern Twists
When Baldomero Jauregui purchased Carrol House in 2016, he wanted to keep the same family-style diner nostalgia that it had been known for since it was established way back in 1957. With the exception of some modern menu options, stepping in Carroll House today is remarkably like stepping back into a 1950s diner. Heading into […]
Local Ingredients in a Classic Cottage Setting
“We’re casual, yet upscale,” explains the Chef’s Hat owner, Todd Bennett. Menu choices offer a unique twist, served up in a classic Door County cottage setting, along with one of the most picturesque Eagle Harbor views in downtown Ephraim. With distinctly crafted offerings, Bennett creates flavor combos that turn tacos into culinary art, using original […]
More Than Sauerkraut at DC Kraut Co.
Located in the classic “German Settlement” area just north of Baileys Harbor, sauerkraut-maker Annie Miller learned the secret of creating traditional German kraut at her father’s side. The cabbages are grown on their local farm, then hand-cut, vacuum-packed, and frozen to ensure that the product’s healthy, probiotic-rich qualities stay active and arrive intact. After building […]
