Sister Bay, Wis. (December 8, 2022) – While out Christmas shopping, be sure to stop at Al Johnson’s Butik and, next door, at Skal, where nearly everything in both shops is 25% off! The 25% off is offered storewide, with some exclusions including food, beverages, books, candelabras and gift cards. Both the Butik and Skare […]
Al Johnson’s Offers Traditional Swedish Julbord on Dec. 9 & 10
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 2, 2022) — With its unique foods and hand-crafted gifts, a Scandinavian Christmas is special. This December, Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik in Sister Bay is serving its traditional version of the famous Swedish Julbord, a multi-course Christmas smörgåsbord (or buffet) that is a holiday tradition throughout the country of […]
Annual “Roofing of the Goats Parade” Returns to Sister Bay on Saturday, June 11, 2022
Sister Bay, Wis. (March 18, 2022) – The Sister Bay Advancement Association is happy to announce that, after a 2-year hiatus, its “Roofing of the Goats Parade” is back and scheduled for Saturday, June 11th in downtown Sister Bay. The Goat Parade starts at 11:00am at the corner of Mill Rd. and Highway 42 and moves south to […]
Vaniljhärtan: Swedish Raspberry Vanilla Hearts (Vegan)
From Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant By Chris Vartis Vanilla hearts have been a favorite in Norway and Sweden for over a century and, and they are perfect for spoiling your “Swede-e” this Valentine’s Day. They have a quick, delicious, shortbread dough that is filled with a homemade vanilla cream and raspberry jam. Give these traditional […]
Maple Cinnamon Meringue Cookies
By Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant Baking and winter go hand in hand. There is nothing better than the smell of fresh sweets pouring out of the kitchen on a cold, winter day. This recipe looks like a great one to try with our Golden Goat Maple Syrup! Ingredients: 4 large egg whites (120grams) 1 cup/240ml maple […]
Brie Lingonberry Jam Crostini
Courtesy of Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant What a perfect holiday appetizer! Lingonberries make a great upgrade to cranberries during the holidays. You can eat them on their own or replace cranberries in different holiday recipes. This recipe uses brie and lingonberries for a delicious appetizer sure to please all your holiday guests! Ingredients: 6-8 baguette slices* […]
Al Johnson’s Introduces Swedish Glögg Mix
Swedish Holiday Drink Available Bottled for Retail Sale, is Served Hot at Restaurant & Stabbur Sister Bay, Wis, (November 1, 2021) — Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik has announced the introduction of its new Swedish Glögg Mix, a non-alcoholic, liquid mix of spices and juices that greatly simplifies the making and serving of the […]
SKÅL Expands Al’s Expanding Green Campus with Nordic-Inspired Items
By Jude Genereaux A new addition to expansive surrounding property of Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik sits on the southern side of its Stabbur Beer Garden, bookending what has lately become a natural wood campus of Scandinavian-inspired architecture. The attractive new building, called SKÅL, carries the same attention to detail and Nordic character as […]
Explore Scandinavian Culture in New Exhibition Opening July 24 at Miller Art Museum
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 16, 2021) — The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay is pleased to partner with Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in presenting Scandinavian American: Photography by National Geographic Explorer Erika Skogg. The exhibition is scheduled to open to the public on Saturday, July 24 at 10am and an in-person opening reception will be held […]
Al Johnson’s Launches First-Ever Christmas Market Pop-up in New Retail Space
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 13, 2020) — Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik has announced its first-ever Scandinavian Christmas Market, a “pop-up store” scheduled for the Friday-Saturday-Sunday weekends of Nov. 20-21-22, Nov. 27-28-29, and Dec. 4-5-6, from 10 am–5 pm (Sundays, 10 am–3 pm). The Scandinavian Christmas Market will be located inside Al Johnson’s new retail […]
