Eat in Door County: Trio Restaurant, at 4555 Cty. Rd. E in Egg Harbor, serves country French and Italian cuisine May through October. It's a real hot spot. That's because the ambiance is comfortable and classy, the food is superb, the portions are just right and the service is oh, so friendly with many employees returning to seasonal work here for many years.
One of the staples on the handwritten menu is the flavorful bowtie pasta with salmon ($13.95). Pasta is made with smoked salmon, bacon, chopped tomato, capers, roasted
peppers, garlic and olive oil. Other entrees include grilled tuna steak, linguine Bolognese, pork roulade. Start with the house salad with balsamic vinaigrette.
Ask to see the dessert menu; try to save room for the olive oil cake, or at least share it with your partner. Other choices include tiramisu and homemade gelato.
Many tables overlook the courtyard adorned with a fountain and gardens. Get here at 5 p.m. on a Saturday if you want one of the best views. The Mediterranean decorating style-warm color palette, decorative wine bottles, pottery and oil paintings all around-affords diners abundant eye candy. Trio Restaurant is a great choice for couples and friends.
Stay in Door County: Frontier Wilderness Campground, 4375 Hillside Rd. in Egg Harbor has a lot to offer: convenient location, varied campsites and abundant activities. The property has 240 sites including 170 seasonal sites. There are also seven cabins nestled on the grounds.
Each site varies in size and shape. It includes water and electric hook-up services and picnic table. High-speed Internet access is available throughout the property.
The sites are large enough for a 40-foot trailer. They include a gravel area for parking surrounded by tall trees.
Toilets and changing areas can be found throughout the property.
As to the fun activities, there are indoor and outdoor areas including an indoor pool and an activity center.
Outdoor attractions include a nine-hole mini golf course, three playgrounds, sand volleyball court, horseshoe court, basketball courts, ball field and sauna.
Learn more about Frontier Wilderness Campground at www.DoorCountyNavigator.com
Explore in Door County: Perhaps you are looking to furnish your new home or a second home. Or you may just be in need of just one piece such as a chair, coffee table or area rug. Door County Interiors & Design in Egg Harbor is a great place to explore and get some ideas.
Door County Interiors & Design is a home furnishings store and interior design resource, located two miles south of Egg Harbor at 7266 Hwy. 42. The 10,000 square foot
showroom presents furnishings in a variety of styles. There are pieces for the great room, kitchen, dining area, bedroom, media and entertainment center and outdoor room.
The design center is a spacious area where you can view and touch abundant samples of finishes for your home. You can take a look at: window coverings, flooring (cork, engineered wood, handscraped wood, tile, carpeting, area rugs and more), countertops and backsplashes.
The staff is friendly, approachable and committed to educating consumers.