Few restaurant openings have been as hotly anticipated as that of La Sirena last summer. And no wonder - it’s the first time a restaurant has opened with a Michelin and James Beard pedigree. Chef Carlos Salgado and his wife and business partner Emilie Coulson Salgado join Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about what called them to Door County from California, how their restaurant vision was formed, life in family restaurants and what’s to come from the kitchen at La Sirena.

Northern Door County lost a big part of the community Monday when Sister Bay/ Liberty Grove Fire Chief Chris Hecht died from complications of an aneurysm he suffered in April. In this episode, Myles Dannhausen Jr. reflects on the many ways Hecht made an impact on the community, but also on him personally. Read more about Hecht here>>

Leadership Door County has been quietly shaping the future of our community for more than three decades. Since 1990, the all-volunteer organization has brought together professionals from across industries for an immersive, nine-month experience that goes far beyond traditional leadership training. Regan Hendrickson, the current class representative (who works as the Door County Family Court Commissioner and Register in Probate), and Kyle Veeser, alumni and Leadership Door County board president (who works as the Chief Deputy and Undersheriff with the Door County Sheriff’s Office), talk with Debra Fitzgerald about leadership, service and why investing in people is one of the most important things a community can do. (edited) 

In a village with the historic pride of Ephraim, every change is made under a microscope, so when a number of major projects had piled up 10 years ago, the village had to make a plan to address them that took that pride and history into account. Brent Bristol and Ken Nelson join Myles Dannhausen Jr. to discuss how the village prioritized the highway project, north end path, village hall, Anderson Dock, and maintenance building needs to allow for as much community input as possible in the process.