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Outdoor dining anyone?

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Guests are always wondering where they can “eat outside” in Door County.   Egg Harbor has a lot of great restaurants to dine “alfresco“.  For Father’s Day we had lunch at Casey’s.  They have a number of picnic tables outside and have a nice view of the water too.  Steve, the guy responsible for all of Casey’s yummy smoked foods can be seen in front of Casey’s daily, working his magic with his smoker.

Mark loves the smoked Prime Rib sandwich or the ribs, I am partial to the wings.  It’s all good.  The little ones had mac and cheese (homemade of course).  The girls had quesadillas, the boys had “Ruby Specials” and we all shared haystack onions… yum, yum, yum.

Our Bartender/Waitress Rhonda in Casey's back yard

Shelly (the owner of The Mill Supper Club) and I had lunch at Shipwrecked last week and ate outside as well… we both had my usual… seafood chowder.  Our friend Joe who is the manager and one of the reasons we like to go there, brought us out a complimentary dessert…

Thanks Joe, it was delicious!

The Carrington Pub at the Landmark Resort is another place for an outdoor dining experience in Egg Harbor.  They have an outdoor seating area with a really nice view of the water.  I plan on checking that out Thursday or Friday…

Mojo Rosa’s, The Bistro at Liberty Square and John Henry’s all have outdoor dining serving everything from Mexican and gourmet to burgers and pasta.

But the best place of all to eat outdoors?  On your balcony or our terrace  at Egg Harbor Lodge of course.  Grab a bottle of wine from Main Street Market’s HUGE wine selection and some Sartori Bellavitano cheese, and/or some of their home made dips and crackers, add a beautiful sunset and an voila’… a perfect outdoor dining experience.  Hors d’oeuvres not your thing?  How about a thick cut rib eye , some fresh asparagus and a twice baked potato?  Throw it on the Egg Harbor Lodge grill… yeah, now we’re talkin’.    Can’t beat that, baby…

So if you are looking to dine outdoors, look no further… the possibilities are endless here in Egg Harbor,  in beautiful Door County Wisconsin!

I Heart Egg Harbor!

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Mike’s Port Pub in Door County

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

Mark had a game last night, so Joe, his friend Betsy and I headed over to Mike’s Port Pub in Jacksonport to grab something to eat.  Mark’s sister Barbie and her husband Mike Lautenbach own and operate the pub.  All four of their kids have worked at the restaurant over the years so like Egg Harbor Lodge it is truly a family operation.  For a smaller restaurant, they have a relatively large menu with everything from chicken tenders to steak.  I had the small sirloin steak with broasted potatoes and it rivaled any steak I have eaten at a steak house.  Joe of course favors the burgers, and we all had the chicken dumpling soup.  My entree was a special and the soup was included.  Barbie’s chicken dumpling soup is the best I have ever eaten… including my own which is really good.  Mike’s has a huge local following so it is a pretty bustling place on Friday nights.  Had Mark been with us he would have certainly had the perch which is always good.  Barbie and Mike have recently added outdoor seating with picnic tables and a covered area.

Here we are after our dinner… I always have my camera!

Mike’s dad and uncle owned Casey’s Inn in Egg Harbor for years… Mike’s grandfather was Casey and Barbie and Mike named their eldest Casey as well.  Mark and Barbie’s parents owned what is now Mojo Rosa’s in Egg Harbor which was called Jean and Bob’s Midtown Tap and they lived above the tavern.  So both Barbie and Mike come from families “in the business”.  When I started dating Mark, his parents had the bar and on Sundays in the summer after the Egg Harbor baseball games (which Mark played and coached) EVERYONE went to the Midtown Tap.  Now those were the days… we just had a blast.  After the Egg Harbor New Year’s Day Parade, Mark’s mom would make a venison stew and homemade bread for the crowd… no charge of course.

Mark’s Legion Baseball team won one game and lost the other.  Joe is too old to play this year but Mark has a great group of guys playing.  They boys are between the ages of  16-19.  Best of luck Northern Door Chiefs!

Door County weather for Saturday, June 19… Sunny and 75 degrees!  I am heading up to Ellison Bay to spend the night with my BFF Nancy at her cabin.  We are going to one of my favorite restaurants tonight to eat too… JJ’s!  What a perfect way to spend a weekend.  Lucky me!

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Fyr Bal in Door County this weekend…

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Ephraim’s 46th Annual Fyr Bal Festival is all set for June 18-20.  In addition to the fireworks, free Trolley rides, food and and music, bonfires are lit on the shore around the harbor signifying the burning of the “Winter Witch” and welcoming the long days of summer.

Fyr Bal (pronounced fear ball, not fire ball or fur ball) also ushers in the new “Chieftain” by boat.  The new Chieftain’s identity is kept secret until he or she is visible to the festival goers.  I think my favorite Chieftain, had to be Scotty Weborg a well known and loved Ephraimite and probably one of Gibraltar High School’s biggest sports fan.  Click here for the full festival schedule.

Contrary to the weather report, the weather is supposed to be beautiful this weekend.  Go to Fox11online.com for an accurate and up to date weather report.  Don’t ask me about the weather, I am known to lie about it quite often. PS I have a few units available beginning Saturday.

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Peninsula Pub

Friday, June 11th, 2010

Peninsula Pub, located in what is known as Peninsula Center in Door County, has new owners, Kyle Blank, an Egg Harbor native and his fiancee’ Faye Schimmelpfennig. Let’s see… Faye started babysitting my kids when she was in 7th grade. As she got older she worked at Egg Harbor Lodge and for years, Faye cleaned my parents house. Her mom, Jerry is our “flower lady” at Egg Harbor Lodge!  Jerry is responsible for planting and maintaining all of our beautiful flower gardens.  Anyway, we checked out Faye and Kyle’s new restaurant on Wednesday night and what a delight… unbelievably clean and our food was super. We started out with the nachos and cheese covered in chili (yum) and walleye fingerlings which were out of this world. There were eight in our party and we all ordered different items and everything was excellent.   Our friend Ruth had Kyle’s award winning chili and I had the jalapeno pesto turkey sandwich, both awesome.  Kyle, a chef is well known for his art of creating new dishes.  I am hoping he eventually puts his fish tacos on the menu… they are delish.  Friday nights, The Pub offers the traditional fish fry that includes Door County Whitefish, perch, walleye even frog legs.

We also witnessed someone making the mistake of trying to win Kyle’s hot wing contest.  Eat ten super hot wings in 10 minutes and receive a T-shirt and your name on the wall of flame.  The guy stopped after three wings, the woman “won” but I imagine she will not be feeling very well for a few days.  She apparently made the mistake of touching her eye and by the time she got done eating her eye swelled shut.  She immediately drank milk and made her way to to restroom.  I can’t remember when I have laughed so hard. FYI… Kyle makes customers sign a waiver before they attempt the contest.  Don’t think I’ll try that any time soon.

We watched the Blackhawks win on the flat screen TV and Faye gave all the customers Jello shots (in a syringe, no less) for each score.  Gotta love Jello shots!  Even Ruth, who is 81 knocked back a shot.

Peninsula Pub is located on the corner of A and E about three miles east of Egg Harbor and is open  from 11 am till close 7 days a week.  Best of luck Kyle and Faye!

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New in Egg Harbor…

Friday, May 21st, 2010

The new Egg Harbor Marina is progressing nicely and will open May 1 but will not be completely finished until the middle of August.  The launch ramp may be closed due to continued construction from time to time.

Lisa Van Laanen, who owns Sommer Stad in Egg Harbor has opened a new boutique just south of Shipwrecked on Hwy G. It is in an old blacksmith shop and is fittingly called Blacksmith Clothing Company. I have yet to check it out, but it is supposed to be a bit more upscale and young… I’m young, right?  Young or not I,  can’t wait to see it.

Ann Marie Kafka (John Henry’s sister… he owns John Henry’s) opened a sandwich shop in the Chocolate Chicken building called Whatcha Have?.  There are a couple of tables, but mostly it is a to-go restaurant with hot dogs, hot and cold sandwiches, Gyros, salads… you name it.  And the best part?  Cheap, cheap, cheap!  Her Miller Meal is a Chicago dog w/ choice of fries or chips & a Miller beer for 7.50.  Take it to-go and eat it in the park next door… perfect.

Liberty Square has completely remodeled their interior… not that it needed it.  It is really beautiful and the Bistro Bar and Grill offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and beginning Memorial weekend will serve until 10pm nightly.  PS… Their caramel apple scones are to die for. They also have their Gourmet Grab-N-Go Deli- the name speaks for itself.

This weekend, I plan on taking a little tour of the village to be sure I am not missing something!  Tonight though, Joe, our youngest scored some morels so I am going home to deep fry them.  When I asked where he found them, he was like Facebook…ignore.  My own son, keeping secrets from his mom!

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