Plan a night out! Milwaukee's popular Taste & Toast returns Feb. 27

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Cheers! Taste & Toast returns in 2023, an event featuring specially priced small plates and appetizers with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan-friendly options; and one-of-a-kind beverages, alcoholic and nonalcoholic. 

Running Feb. 27 through March 3 from 4 to 7 p.m., 18 restaurants, bars and lounges in the heart of downtown Milwaukee will participate in this year's event coordinated by Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21. 

Participants include: Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria, Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen, Cubanitas, DOC’s Commerce Smokehouse, East Town Kitchen and Bar, Giggly Champagne & Wine Bar, The Knick, Lobby Lounge at Pfister Hotel, Lucky Clover Irish Pub, McGillycuddy’s Bar & Grill, Oak Barrel Public House, Onesto, Red Rock Saloon, Smoke Shack, State Street Pizza Pub, Third Street Tavern, Turning Tables Tavern & Eatery, and Who’s on Third.

“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.”

If you participate in Taste & Toast, two lucky diners will be awarded over $200 in dining gift certificates. To enter, participants will be asked to complete a Taste & Toast survey about their experience at www.TasteToastMKE.com. At the conclusion of the event, two winners will be randomly drawn. Surveys must be completed by Monday, March 6.

Select parking lots operated by Interstate Parking will also offer two-hour parking to Taste & Toast patrons for $5 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a promo code. The promo code and participating lots are available here. 

Menus of Taste & Toast participants are available for preview HERE. Reservations are encouraged where accepted.