Sister Bay, Wis. (April 12, 2024) – Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik in Sister Bay (Door County), WI, founded by family patriarch Al (Axel Albert Otto) Johnson in 1949, is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2024. The restaurant is the famous “place with goats on the roof” that has entranced Door County visitors for […]
10th Annual “Roofing of the Goats Parade” on Saturday, June 8, 2024
Sister Bay, Wis. (April 4, 2024) – The Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA) has announced that the 10th Annual Roofing of the Goats Parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 8th on Hwy 42 in downtown Sister Bay. The annual Roofing of the Goats Parade starts at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of Mill Rd. and Highway […]
Al Johnson’s Offers Traditional Swedish Julbord on Dec. 8 & 9
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 6, 2023) — With its unique foods and handcrafted gifts, a true Scandinavian Christmas is special and includes a number of important traditions and qualities that remain constant from year to year. This December, Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik in Sister Bay is serving its version of the famous Swedish Julbord, […]
“Roofing of the Goats Parade and Festival ” Helps Local Non-Profits
Click to enlarge. Sister Bay, Wis. (June 14, 2023) —The 9th annual “Roofing of the Goats Parade and Festival” kicked off in Sister Bay on Saturday, June 10 with “kids” of all kinds watching as Grand Marshalls Fuzzy Sunstrom and Dick Burress lead the parade with the iconic Wheel Barrel float followed by local businesses […]
Door County Land Trust to Host Plant Giveaway Days
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 11, 2023) – In cooperation with The Big Plant, the Door County Land Trust will be giving away native evergreen and perennial seedlings on the Saturdays of May 13 and 20. On both days, the events begin at 9am and will continue until all plants are gone. The May 13 giveaway will […]
Al Johnson’s Butik and Skal Annual Christmas Sale
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 […]
