New Sister Bay Video!

 Here's our little video of Sister Bay Beach and Park!  Enjoy!

Sister Bay is a great place to stay, dine and play!  Here is a little shot of the beach area.  Enjoy!

Find out where to Stay in Sister Bay at http://www.doorcountynavigator.com/inns-places-to-stay/resorts-inns-lodges-motels-hotels-by-town/sister-bay 

Fred & Fuzzy's Waterfront Bar & Grill Set to Open!

Fred & Fuzzy's Waterfront Bar & Grill opens for the season on May 20th! We can't wait - one of our favorite spots for good food and drink, right on the water! We took this glorious sunset shot at Fred & Fuzzy's in June - what a place!

Check it out - Read our Review.

May 2 Night Stay is Rolling!

We just began our May 2 Night Stay Giveaway, so be sure to stop by now and enter! Enter often - every day to increase your chances of winning.

This month, Little Sister Resort is the sponsor, and you may find yourself staying in Sister Bay, right near the bay, if you win. This sunset shot was taken near Fred & Fuzzy's Waterfront Bar & Grill (part of the Little Sister Resort) - nice sunset huh?!

So come on by right now and enter!! Don't waste time - do it now!

Country Walk Shops in Sister Bay Adds 4 Shops

We just received this announcement from the Country Walk Shops in Sister Bay.

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PRESS RELEASE

COUNTRY WALK SHOPS ANNOUNCES 4 NEW MERCHANTS

April 23, 2009

For the upcoming 2009 season, we are proud to announce the addition of 4 new merchants to THE COUNTRY WALK SHOPS in Sister Bay.

Whether you enjoy food, fragrances or hobbies, Country Walk has something fresh and interesting to offer our patrons. Three new retailers will open their doors in our attractive Garden Level, and one will welcome visitors on our Upper Level across from Piggly Wiggly. The new merchants joining us this year include:

Affordable Satellite TV, Internet & Security provides local service and support for the residents and businesses of Door County.

Cheesecake, Etc. - Indulge yourself with cheesecakes and other delectables made from scratch with all natural ingredients.

Chou Chou is a fragrance blending bar and boutique, bringing this unique retail concept to Door County residents and visitors.

Harbor Tea and Spice Company - Relocating from Egg Harbor. Enjoy a freshly brewed hot or iced tea while you shop over 200 varieties of fine teas, herbs, spices and extracts.

“We are excited about the momentum that’s building here at Country Walk Shops,” said Kathy Toerpe of Door County Scrapbooking, a member of the Country Walk Board of Directors. “In the past five years, eight merchants have opened new locations here, bringing a great level of energy and innovation.”

Doug Schwartz, co-owner with his wife and daughter of The Cook Book and Board President, agreed. “Since we moved here from our previous location three years ago, we have seen our business grow. Even in a difficult economy, people want to be active doing the things they enjoy, whether it’s cooking, reading books, or quilting.”

The new retailers are looking forward to success in their new ventures. “We are excited to join the growing Country Walk Shops in the Sister Bay community,” said Scott & Belkis Dell, owners of Cheescake, Etc. “In our efforts to open a new business, all have been very welcoming. As we look to establish another successful business, we anticipate becoming more involved in helping increase the attractiveness of Door County as a vacation destination.” The Dells join more than 25 other businesses in Country Walk, some of whom have operated continuously here for more than 2 decades.

Country Walk Shops is home to over 30 businesses, including food and dining; fashion, beauty and hair care; hobbies and specialty gifts; and professional services. Strategically located next to Piggly Wiggly at the intersection of Highways 42 and 57 in Sister Bay, Country Walk boasts ample parking and an attractive garden setting, within walking distance of Pamida and downtown Sister Bay.

For further information, contact Doug Schwartz at (920 854-9210

April Giveaway Begins! Enter Now! Inn at Little Sister Hill Awaits You!

The April 2-Night Giveaway has begun! Stop on by the website now and enter! The Inn at Little Sister Hill awaits you!

We have reviewed this in, in-person of course, and we like it. Enter everyday to increase your chances of winning. So come on over right now! Head to the Treasure Map and enter now!

The March winner will be posted soon too!

How to Combine Guiness With A Cooking Class!

We just received word from the Inn at Kristofer's about this great new cooking class! Yep - read all about it below! This is a super restaurant, and Terri and Chris do an excellent job with the cooking classes as well. If you check them out, please be sure to tell them that DoorCountyNavigator.com sent you!
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New Guinness Beer Gourmet Dinner and Cooking Class Announced
Friday, March 27 6:00 p.m.

This year marks the 250th anniversary of Guinness beer. Join me on Friday, March 27 for a fun filled evening featuring a five course Irish themed dinner and cooking class featuring menu items that use Guinness beer.

The evening begins with a one hour cooking demonstration featuring the recipes being served at the dinner. After dinner, participants will be seated in our main floor dining room and enjoy a terrific Irish themed dinner. The first course of our Irish feast will be delicious oysters with steam cabbage and smoked bacon napped with a Guinness flavored hollandaise sauce. Our salad of organic spring greens will be topped with thinly sliced smoked salmon and steamed asparagus with a mustard vinaigrette. Dinner will be a succulent pork tenderloin which has been marinated in Guinness, garlic, fresh rosemary and a hint of honey. The pork will be grilled and finished with a wild mushroom sauce and Guinness onion rings.

For dessert, we switch to Ireland's other great beverage, Irish Cream. A bittersweet Irish Cream chocolate mousse tower will be served for dessert.

The My Goodness, My Guinness Gourmet Dinner and Cooking Class event is $59 per person and includes the cooking class, dinner, a complimentary champagne beverage, your choice of a selected wine or a bottle of Guinness beer, coffee/tea and tax. Seating is limited so sign up early. For full information on the event, check out our updated special events page:
http://innatkristofers.com/special_events.asp
To register for the class, give us a call at 920-854-9419

October Giveaway Begins on Navigator!

The September winner will be posted soon on our website, DoorCountyNavigator.com - but the October Giveaway has officially begun!

Come to DoorCountyNavgator.com right now for a chance to win a two-night stay at teh Scandinavian Lodge in Sister Bay - fabulous place - you will LOVE it!

Enter everyday to increase your chances of winning - an email blast will be going out later today to our subscriber base (for our Navigator News(tm) newsletter and information emails). If you have not yet registered, see the form on the Giveaways/Newsletters page on our site. If you receive the email, there may be a hint in there for extra entries!

Sister Bay for Ice Cream

In Sister Bay at the Door County Ice Cream Factory and Sandwich Shop for a little respite: a double dip Door County Cherry in a waffle cone and a strawberry sorbet.
Great - Todd and company make their own ice cream - great stuff!

Dan and crew
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Birchwood Lodge in Sister Bay Wins Award!

We just heard from one of our favorite places, and they sent us this Press Release! See below.

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Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Birchwood Lodge Receives 2008 Best of Sister Bay Award

U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., July 29, 2008 -- Birchwood Lodge has been selected for
the 2008 Best of Sister Bay Award in the Hotels category by the U.S.
Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding
local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies
companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success
in their local community and business category. These are local
companies that enhance the positive image of small business through
service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the
winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on
quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information
gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)

U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based
organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and
small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business
through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in
their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business
owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce
and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to
be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business
entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association

CONTACT:
U.S. Local Business Association
Email: PublicRelations@USLBA.net
URL: http://www.USLBA.net

Teeing Off . . .

at Pirate's Cove mini-golf in Sister Bay! Great course! Lots of fun. . .
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Relaxing on the Peninsula

We were walking through the beautiful garden areas at The Coachlite Inn in Sister Bay, when we came across this colorful chaise lounge. Someone was taking a break, but the open book and glasses sitting on the chaise lounge just was a perfect scene!

Someone was enjoying a relaxing time here on the Peninsula! You can too!

Argh, Matey! Mini-Golfing at Pirate's Cove!

Well, we had a fun time mini-golfing at Pirate's Cove in Sister Bay! Despite our group getting 5 hole-in-ones (!), we did not win a free game! The secret hole-in-one hole is announced when you complete your game and we missed getting a hole-in-one on 18! Argh! Fun course - great at night, and fully themed with pirate lore and history at each hole. Read our Review!

Have fun, "Fire at Will!"

Dan and the DCN Crew

Johnson' Park Fun!

Had a great time mini-golfing and Go-Karting at Johnson' Park in Sister Bay. We always enjoy a round of mini-golf there, amidst the trees, waterfalls and beautiful landscaping.

And Go-Karting - well, that's fun anytime, and this is the only place to do it up here.

P.S. Read our review and print out a coupon to save some $$!
Tell them we sent you over - great family-run business.
Dan
You can even watch a video of Johnson's! Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Pastry Time at La Patisserie

Well, first time here, and enjoying it. They have sandwiches, but most of all it's a pastry shop - wood floors, tables, books and great pastries! Just had a Blanc and Noir - rich white and dark chocolate, and a nice cup of coffee!
Dinner will have to wait. . .

Time to head out. If you try this place, tell Joni we sent ya!
Dan
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Heard on the Street - A Couple of Closings

Unfortunately, one of our favorite dining places, The Cookery in Fish Creek, has had a major fire, and the restaurant will be closed until February 2009. Very sad - Carol and Dick and their whole family are great folks, and have been running the restaurant from 1977. We will miss it for this upcoming season, and wish them a speedy return.

Also, Village Wok in Sister Bay (Country Walk Shops) has closed. A new Italian restaurant, Pasta Vino, opened in the same spot. More on that later.

If you've dined at The Cookery and liked it, please tell us below and we'll collect up a bunch of your nice comments and we'll send them along to Carol and Dick(the owners) to maybe make them feel a little bit better!

Great Day at Fred and Fuzzy's!

Just finished shooting video at Fred and Fuzzy's Waterfront Bar and Grill in Sister Bay - part of Little Sister Resort!

Now we are eating lunch here looking at the water and enjoying the sun! Ahhh great! Try it you'll like it!
BTW - hi Julie!!

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Dinner. . .

Well, heading back south, we just had to stop in Door County Ice Cream & Sandwich Factory, in Sister Bay across for the Tannenbaum Holiday Shop. We met with Todd, the owner, and sampled his new sorbets - the lemon is just awesome. We shot a little video there as well, then headed over to Baileys Harbor for dinner.

In Baileys Harbor, we dined at the Florian II restaurant. We had a table at the window overlooking the lake - very nice. Food was awesome, so we asked to speak to one of the owners, chef/owner Jerry. Great guy, been doing this for 32 years, and loves it! It shows.

Fun time - now it's really time to rest.

Bread Pudding Break

Well, a foggy day in Door County. We just shot another video at Little Sister Resort in Sister Bay. About to shoot another but we just finished some great soup and super bread pudding at the Second Story Restaurant, above Ephraim Shores Motel - awesome!

Well . . . Back to work!
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May Giveaway Running! Whole New Map!

Well the two-night Giveaway for Little Sister Resort is up and running!

And we have an entirely NEW Treasure Map - lots of fun! You asked for it, we did it! When you click on a square now, the square that you clicked on may lead you to a cool place or an entry form, but it also flips to a picture of our DoorCountyNavigator.com logo lighthouse to let you know you have clicked on it already! New graphics, a whole new design and a whole new experience! Let us know what you think by leaving your Comments below!

So head to the site now and dig around - you might win a Two-Night Stay at the wonderful Little Sister Resort in Sister Bay!

Heard on the Street

While it is difficult to confirm these things, DCN staff has heard on the street that Waterview Pub and Grill in Egg Harbor will not reopen this season. Let's see what we might get in it's place.

We also heard that Casey's Restaurant, also in Egg Harbor, is for sale. We liked the owner from last year and the quality, so hopefully we will get more of the same with a new owner.

If you remember Helm's Four Seasons lodge in Sister Bay, well, Sister Bay purchased the property, and Helm's is being torn down as we BLOG! We drove by to take a look at what it looked like, and it's about 1/3 down already. Sister Bay plans on adding that waterfront property to it's existing, adjacent park. Should be nice for visitors and locals.

Look for more news as we get it!