On January 28, 2010 Door County Style Magazine reported the good news that Women’s Employment Project, Inc. (WEP) was awarded funding from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to continue the Door County Transportation Options Program (DCTOP) in 2010.

Door-Tran Mobility Manager, Pam Busch says,”On Wednesday, February 10, Applebee’s will donate 15% of the guest check to Door-Tran and the Door County Transportation Options Program. Print and bring the flyer with you when you dine in or call ahead and carry out. Please, tell everyone you know – help spread the word!”

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Bryan Bradley

This special event, hosted at Mission Grille at 10627 North Bay Shore Drive in Sister Bay, is a benefit for HELP of Door County, Inc.. Mission Grille has been chosen by Gourmet Magazine as one of the top twelve restaurants in Wisconsin and is a recipient of the North American Restaurant Association Award of Excellence. Their Chef, Bryan Bradley, and his staff prepare all food from scratch using the finest and freshest ingredients — locally grown when available. An Evening with a Mission involves a decadent five-course meal including appetizers, soup, salad, entrée and dessert.

The meal will be accompanied by wines selected by local wine enthusiast, Arvid Munson. An Evening with a Mission will take place on Wednesday, January 20 starting at 6 pm with tickets available at $125 per person.

Enjoy a fun, social, relaxing Evening with a Mission while supporting HELP of Door County in its efforts to eliminate domestic abuse. Secure your space today by calling HELP at 920.743.8785.

Sarah and Kate Janquart (l to r)

“We will be open all winter, seven days a week, from 8 am to 5 pm,” says Kate. “We offer Alterra coffee and fresh baked goods everyday, as well as the new installation of Gills Rock Movie Rental, featuring a large and eclectic variety of films for rent.”

The Films are based on their extensive personal collection and consists of DVDs and VHS, both movies and collected editions of seasonal  TV shows.

Kate explains further, “There are over 300 movies. I think… should I go count? Wait…I dont want to know!”

The DVDs are $2.50 a disc for a two-night rental and the VHS tapes are $1.50.

“The cat with the specs would be me,” says Kate. “The dog is, Vincent Frances White-Touch and the lovely lady beside me  is my cousin Sarah or Haras as she is know through out our group of friends.”

Vinny and friends...

Vinny is an American Staffordshire Terrier mixed with another mystery terrier. He was rescued from while they lived in Milwaukee as Kate explains, “…about a year and 16 days ago …not that I’m counting or anything of that nature.”

He’s a good boy, but he has a minor fear of men due to a past which he still refuses to talk about.

Kathy Navis

Greens N Grains Natural Food Store (GNG) in downtown Egg Harbor is undergoing a delightful expansion of their existing store and respective services. Located in the big, purple, classic building in downtown Egg Harbor at 7821 Highway 42, owner Kathy Navis is adding an additional 1000 sq. ft. by expanding into the adjacent space and enclosing a section of the front porch.

As part of the expansion, GNG’s selection of personal care products for hair care, skin care, toothpastes etc., will be greatly expanded. The gluten-free section will also be expanded, adding to the current selection. The healthy pet food department will triple in size, as well as adding many new options in the organic wine and beer section.

Greens N Grains is Door County’s only full service natural food store, offering a complete line of groceries including bulk nuts and grains, spices, organic coffees and teas, healthy pet foods as well as a full selection of cleaning products which are environmentally friendly. GNG has a broad array of supplements and herbs, protein powders and other nutritional products to help the consumer take control of their own health. The store is very pleased to offer many locally grown and manufactured products including as much local produce as possible. At present they stock local, sustainably grown salad greens, spinach, kale, swiss chard by Cherrydale Farm and local sprouts and wheatgrass juice. They also sell local eggs, beef, chicken and even local yak burgers.

The most exciting part of the expansion is the addition of a vegetarian and raw food deli and juice bar. The deli will offer a wonderful selection of raw foods prepared by our own “un-cook,” Cindy Knigge. The new deli will also feature freshly-pressed veggie juices, fruit smoothies, healthy bakery, a tea bar and organic coffees.

The construction is under way and is being undertaken in the most sustainable way possible. Birmingham Builders of Sturgeon Bay is doing the construction and they are carefully removing doors and windows and reusing them. They are pulling nails and reusing lumber, trim materials, insulation, plumbing fixtures, etc.. The flooring will be reused as much as possible and new flooring will include sustainable grown bamboo provided by Carpet One of Door County.

The staff of Greens N Grains is grateful for the local support and welcomes requests for new products that you would like to see included in the new expansion.

Greens N Grains is currently open daily from 10 am – 5 pm in downtown Egg Harbor at 7821 Hwy 42, and can be reached at 920.868.9999 or email at info@greens-n-grains.com, the website is Greens-N-Grains.com.

“We hope the coffeehouse becomes a gathering place for the Sturgeon Bay community and its visitors,” says GLAS Manager Meghan Riordan. “We offer a great environment with occasional live entertainment. The unique interior design captures a relaxing and welcoming feel with a beautiful view. And we do our part to be earth-friendly, our design reflects that.”

GLAS is the Gaelic word for green. The name of the coffeehouse symbolizes the color, the Irish culture and an effort to become earth-friendly. Reducing the need for new trees to be harvested, tables in the coffeehouse are made from reclaimed wood from lab desks at Lawrence University in Appleton. Other furniture in the coffeehouse, such as the comfy chairs, are second-hand and have been reupholstered. All to-go, disposable items will be 100 percent compostable.

GLAS offers indoor seating for up to 30 customers at tables and various comfy spots and has seating for up to 20 customers outdoors on the patio. Free Wi-Fi Internet is available to customers inside and outside. Electrical outlets are accessible from all seating areas. GLAS also has a computer with Internet access available for free to customers. All Internet service is powered by Cellcom’s wireless broadband Internet.

The menu will include high quality coffees, a variety of loose leaf teas, specialty coffee drinks, bakery items, breakfast items and sandwiches. The coffeehouse will be open seven days a week: Monday – Friday from 6:30 am -8 pm, Saturdays from 7:30 am – 5 pm and Sundays from 11am – 5 pm.

GLAS, the green coffeehouse, is a new venture for Cellcom, a wireless company based in Green Bay. Centrally located in the city of Sturgeon Bay, GLAS offers a panoramic view of the beautiful waters surrounding Door County. GLAS and its building feature various green elements in effort to reduce stress on the environment. The coffeehouse provides quality coffee, tea, food items, live music on select days and free Wi-Fi Internet service. To find more about events and specials, you may soon be able to visit www.glascoffee.com.