Excite your taste buds and your wallet this week during the Taste & Toast event throughout downtown Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Beginning Monday, Feb. 27 and lasting through Friday, March 3, local restaurants and bars throughout Milwaukee are offering additional deals and options for Happy Hour. It's part of the 8th annual Taste and Toast event happening in the city. 

Eighteen food spots are participating this year, with options like Cubanitas, State Street Pizza, Third Street Tavern and East Town Kitchen and Bar. 

They're all offering smaller portions for less money in hopes of introducing you to your next favorite restaurant. Taste & Toast is an opportunity to try new foods, drinks and places. 

It takes place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the next five days.