Chicagoans are spoiled for choice when it comes to driving-distance spots for short vacations or weekend getaways. But for city folks who long for dose of quaintness and small (read: tiny) town charm, Door County — which features 300 miles of shoreline and occupies most of Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula — is the place to be. The region’s dining scene, once largely populated by ice cream parlors and bar-and-grille style spots, has flourished in recent years and now touts natural wine bars, a fourth-wave coffee shop, and destination farm-to-table restaurants. Here are Eater Chicago’s choices for some of the best dining and drinking spots from Ellison Bay to Egg Harbor.
Studies indicate that there is a lower exposure risk when outdoors, but the level of risk involved with patio dining is contingent on restaurants following strict social distancing and other safety guidelines. The latest CDC guidance for vaccinated diners during the COVID-19 outbreak is here; dining out still carries risks for unvaccinated diners and workers.
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