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 […]
Bucks for Bo
Sister Bay, Wis. (October 9, 2020) – When 12-year-old Bo Johnson died from leukemia in 2012, no one could have guessed that his dying wish would help create an active and successful foundation aimed at fighting childhood cancers through donations to research programs. Since its founding 8 years ago, the Go Bo! Foundation has donated over […]
Al Johnson’s Launches Weekly Video Series About Its Famous Goats
Sister Bay, Wis. (May 5, 2020) — Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik has announced the online release of a new weekly video series, “Your Weekly Dose of Goat,” which has debuted on the well-known company’s YouTube Channel. Click here for the first episode of “Your Weekly Dose of Goat.” Lars Johnson, co-owner of the […]
25% Off Al Johnson’s Entire Online Store, Curbside Food To-Go
Al Johnon’s Swedish Restaurant and Butik in Sister Bay may not be able to send you one of their famous goats on the roof to keep you entertained during quarantine, but they can send you lots of great items from their Butik! Enjoy 25% off our entire online store, and find lots of great Scandinavian […]
25% Off Entire Al Johnson’s Online Store
Now is the perfect time to stock up on all your favorite Al Johnson’s products! The entire online store, excluding gift cards, is 25% off for a limited time. You’ll find products such as their Swedish pancake mix, lingonberries, and their new Swedish Jams, as well as lots of traditional Scandinavian foods and décor. They […]
Al Johnson’s Purchases Casperson Funeral Home Property in Sister Bay
The owners of Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik in Sister Bay, “the place with the goats on the roof,” announced today that they have purchased the Casperson Funeral Home property in downtown Sister Bay. The sale of the two+ acre Casperson property, located immediately to the north of Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant on Highway […]
Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik Embodying The Spirit of Door County
By Larry Majewski In 1973 Al Johnson sodded the roof of his restaurant and added goats to graze upon it. At some point between then and today Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik became synonymous with Door County. This Norwegian-style log cabin restaurant with goats atop its grassy roof has grown to become a symbolic […]
Al Johnson’s Butik Offering 15% Off Online thru Dec. 5
Al Johnson’s Swedish Butik is offering 15% off online now thru December 5. Also take advantage of free shipping on orders over $100 AND a free box of Swedish Pancake Mix with every order! Choose from items such as Al’s very own coffee blend, Swedish lingonberries, toy goats, coffee mugs, Swedish pancake syrup, cookbooks, candles, […]
Al Johnson’s Offers Traditional Swedish Julbord on Dec. 6-7
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 Sweden. This year’s Julbord is being served […]
