Door County WI

Andrew and I went to Door County WI last week to enjoy a little free time before the hectic month of July. (For those of you referring to your right hand as a map of WI, Door County is located on your thumb). We started off the trip with the Shipwreck Bar and Grill in Egg Harbor. Their motto is I got wrecked at Shipwreck, which was not quite accurate for us but we had fun. Andrew wanted to go here because it is the only micro-brewery in Door County and they boasted about their seven in store brewed beers. Naturally we both opted for the seven beer flight and tried them all. Andrew preferred the Captain Copper Ale while I chose for the Bayside Blond Ale, which was slightly less hoppy. They also poured a Porter, a Door County Cherry ale (too sweet) and their seasonal wheat beer. Overall a good beer experience and set off the trip on a good tone.


Later that night we went to Coyote Road House for bbq ribs. These ribs are one of my favorites and they did not disappoint this time either. Other notable food include the onion loaf (half loaf shown below). What I like about these ribs is that they serve it with their "special sauce" right on top, so they come out covered. However I was a little disappointed when I asked for more sauce and they only brought me a very small container. Either way, the outdoor eating and the view of the lake all while eating ribs is a must.



Our last stop was on Washington Island, which is at the tip of the peninsula. We had dinner at the Washington Island Hotel and Culinary School. Notable things about this place, their 6-course meals and 3$ Wisconsin beers. We had the Sconnie Pizza, which included sausage, sauerkraut and a mustard sauce on top paired with a Point White Beer and a New Galarus Uff-Da, it was delicious. The desserts were also very good, my favorite was the blueberry tort with vodka soaked strawberries. Hmmmm.


And finally, if you are ever on Washington Island you need to go to Bitters End Pub. The sign is easy to miss but it is a must. This pub has been opened continuously since 1899. It stayed opened during the depression by serving bitters as a stomach remedy. At 90% proof I could only image what more than a shot would do to someone. So, you get a shot of bitters, then they sign your new bitters member card and you get to sign a guest book. Its Fun.