Get your chompers and sippers ready. It's almost time for the Taste & Toast, a happy hour extravaganza celebrating some of Milwaukee's best Downtown spots.
This year's event will take place Feb. 27 through March 3 and will feature specially priced small plates, appetizers, cocktails and NA cocktails from 4 to 7 p.m. at 18 restaurants, bars and lounges in Downtown Milwaukee. Gluten-free, vegetarian and plant-based options will be available.
“We’re thrilled to once again spotlight downtown Milwaukee’s diverse nightlife scene,” said Beth Weirck, CEO of Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21. “Taste & Toast is a chance for friends, co-workers and couples to enjoy eachother’s company alongside discounted bites and beverages at a variety of downtown hot spots.”
Participating restaurants include Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria, Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen, Cubanitas, DOC’s Commerce Smokehouse, East Town Kitchen & Bar, Giggly Champagne & Wine Bar, The Knick, Lucky Clover Irish Pub, McGillycuddy’s Bar & Grill, Oak Barrel Public House, Onesto, the Pfister Lobby Lounge, Red Rock Saloon, Smoke Shack, Third Street Tavern, Turning Tables Tavern & Eatery and Who’s on Third.
View full menus for participating restaurants online.
Eat, sip and enter to win
As a bonus incentive for participating in Taste & Toast, two diners who participate and complete a survey about their experience will be awarded over $200 in dining gift certificates. To enter, participate in Taste & Toast and fill out the survey at tastetoastmke.com by March 6. At the conclusion of the event, winners will be selected via a random drawing.
Park for just $5
During Taste & Toast, you can also take advantage of a special $5 parking rate at select Interstate Parking lots, good from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The coupon code and participating lots and structures will be available at TasteToastMKE.com.
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