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Thank you for joining us!

Your support keeps this event growing year after year.

Now in its 6th year, this annual event celebrates the incredible mix of locally owned restaurants throughout Milwaukee’s airport area. Diners enjoyed exploring a variety of cuisines while receiving an instant $10 discount on purchases of $20 or more. No coupons, no sign-ups, just great food and community support.

Each year, new restaurants join in, offering fresh flavors alongside longtime favorites. Together, these businesses represent the best of our local dining scene and the hardworking people behind it.

Stay tuned for details on next year’s event, and keep supporting local restaurants all year long!

Previous Restaurant Participants

1) Al Wadi Coffee House

200 W. Layton Ave.
hours: 7am - 11pm

2) Amelia's Bar & Restaurant

724 E. Layton Ave.
hours: 11am - midnight

3) Chucho's Red Tacos

4511 S. 6th St.
hours: 11am - 9pm

4) Coach's Pub & Grill

5356 S. 13th St
hours: 11am - 10pm

5) In Plane View

700 E. Layton Ave.
hours: 11am - 10pm

6) J Wonderland

789 W Layton Ave
hours: 10am - 10pm

7) Jalapeno Loco

5067 S. Howell Ave.
hours: 11am - 9pm

8) Landmark 1850 Inn

5905 S. Howell Ave.
hours: 3pm - 2am

9) Martino's

1215 W. Layton Ave.
hours: 11am - 7pm

10) Paradise Roastery

814 W. Layton Ave.
hours: 11am - 8pm

11) Rayan Restaurant

4563 S. 13th St.
hours: 10am - 8pm

12) Who's On Layton

512 W. Layton Ave.
hours: 11am - midnight

Final Approach

4959 S. Howell Ave..
hours: 11am - 9pm

Taste of the Gateway through the years:

2016

From 2016 – 2019 the in-person event was held on a summer evening at the Garden District Gardens (South 6th Street and Norwich Avenue). Restaurants provided samplings for attendees to purchase for $1.00.

11 restaurants participated in the inaugural event.

2016

2017

The first ‘Flying Fork’ award for best tasting sample was presented to Cork & Cleaver (inside The Clarion Hotel).

2017

2018

15 participating restaurants. Chef Espinosa of the Aviator Restaurant / Best Western Plus Milwaukee Airport Hotel was presented the ‘Flying Fork’ award for best tasting sample.

2018

2019

18 participating culinary businesses. ‘Flying Fork’ award winner: Altitude Restaurant, inside The Crowne Plaza Hotel.

2019

2020

In 2020 the event format was tweaked to meet the needs of restaurants and community members. In place of an in-person tasting experience, diners were welcomed to a ‘dining days’ type event. The Gateway to Milwaukee sponsored an instant discount to each customer order during the multi-day promotion.

• Customers were offered $5.00 off their $10.00 purchase, or $10.00 off purchases over $20.00.

• 12 restaurants participated in the 4-day dining event.

• 888 discounts were redeemed, totaling $7,820 in reimbursement to restaurants.

• Participating establishments had a 10-40% increase in sales during the event.

Download Event Summary (PDF)

2020

2021

  • The reworked event provided diners with $10.00 off any $20 purchase.
  • 10 restaurants participated in the 2-day dining event.
  • 802 total discounts were extended to customers during the event totaling $8,020.00.
  • 67% of participating restaurants saw an increase in sales over the 2-day event.
  • In total, the participating restaurants saw $30,963.74 in gross sales from customers who utilized the Taste of the Gateway discount.
  • Over 83% of participating restaurants believe the additional exposure their restaurant received from the promotion will result in a new customer base.

Download Event Summary (PDF)

2021

2022

• 90% of participating restaurants saw an increase in sales over the 2-day event.

• 100% of participating restaurants believe the additional exposure their restaurant received from the promotion will result in a new customer base.

• 1,545 total discounts were extended to customers during the event, totaling $15,448 in reimbursements to restaurants.

2022

Past Event Photos:

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