| Door County, Wisconsin is a popular | | | | Because we wanted to save room for dessert we |
| destination for tens of thousands of | | | | skipped appetizers, soup, and salad although |
| travelers every year. Small villages with | | | | the featured soup for the evening, maple |
| populations of less than 500 people swell to | | | | butternut squash bisque topped with pecans, |
| large crowds during the summer weekends as | | | | sounded delicious. |
| people head to Door County for some rest, | | | | |
| relaxation, time on the water, and good food. | | | | All three entrees were excellent. The |
| | | | presentation of the plates was pretty and the |
| The Inn at Kristofers, located on Bay Shore | | | | food tasted as good as it looked. The Angus |
| Drive in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, is a | | | | filet had a Cabernet sauce that was just the |
| wonderful place to go for a special meal. My | | | | right touch with the beef. Homemade garlic |
| husband and I treated ourselves to dinner | | | | mashed potatoes and a garnish of haystack |
| there during our latest trip to Door County | | | | potatoes rounded out the entre. |
| and we were very glad we did. We had a great | | | | |
| meal. | | | | The duck was tender, moist, and very |
| | | | flavorful. It was accompanied by fresh |
| The first thing we noticed after being seated | | | | steamed vegetables that were cooked just |
| was the beautiful view of the water. The | | | | right, and wild rice that contained dried |
| restaurant is directly across the street from | | | | cranberries and nuts. |
| the Bay in Sister Bay and large picture | | | | |
| windows along the front wall of the | | | | The grilled quail was, according to my |
| restaurant showcase the water view. | | | | husband, cooked to perfection. He really |
| | | | enjoyed it. It was accompanied by the same |
| Immediately after being seated our water | | | | wild rice as the duck and a crepe filled with |
| glasses were filled and a wedge of fresh lime | | | | a cranberry sauce, which he thought was |
| was added. We were given menus and fresh, | | | | delicious as well. |
| warm, multi-grain rolls. The rolls were | | | | |
| served with butter rosettes flavored with | | | | For dessert we split two selections; a |
| fresh basil. | | | | pumpkin mousse torte and the crme brulee. The |
| | | | pumpkin mousse torte had a very light pumpkin |
| The entre special that evening was grilled | | | | flavor and was served with a caramel sauce |
| quail which my husband ordered. I had the | | | | and fresh whipped cream. The crme brulee was |
| certified Angus filet mignon, and our oldest | | | | flamed at the table with Grand Marnier. The |
| son, who had joined us on our vacation, chose | | | | combination of creamy vanilla custard, |
| the Roast Duck with Orange Grand Marnier | | | | crunchy caramelized topping, and Grand |
| sauce. | | | | Marnier was delicious. |
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