Quick Details
The total walking distance on this tour is 1.5 miles
Visit 3 different restaurants in Sister Bay!
Potential restaurants can include; the Door County Creamery, Husby’s, Wild Tomato, & Al Johnsons!
In Wisconsin, we are cheese.
Your food walking tour of Sister Bay begins and ends with your guide, stopping at some of the most popular restaurants in the Village.
Enjoy a savory spin through Sister Bay on this small-group walking tour. Sample a wide variety of cheesy delights, from Door County’s most renowned restaurants. The menu may include freshly made cheese curds (both fresh and fried), artisan goat cheese, charcuterie, pizza, and more!
In between stops, pass by local attractions and hear from your guide about the area’s history, perhaps how goats ended up on a roof, or how Sister Bay got its name.
Exact itineraries vary slightly each day, but you can expect an array of different cheeses enjoyed at multiple locations that show you why Wisconsin is famous for its cheese.
Cheese curd Trivia
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The primary type of cheese used to make cheese curds is cheddar cheese.
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Cheese curds make a squeaky noise due to the friction between the protein strands in the cheese.
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Cheese curds are most commonly associated with the U.S. state of Wisconsin.
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True. Cheese curds are typically enjoyed fresh and are not aged like other cheeses.
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The traditional flavor of cheese curds is mild and slightly salty.
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The ideal temperature for serving cheese curds to enjoy their squeakiness is around room temperature or slightly cooler.
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Cheese curds are often used as a topping for poutine, a popular Canadian dish.
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The process of making cheese curds is called “cheddaring.”
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Cheese curds differ from mozzarella cheese because mozzarella cheese is stretchy when melted, while cheese curds maintain their shape and “squeak” when bitten into.
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The famous cheese curd festival held annually in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, is called the “Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival.”