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Check Out Spirit Experiences

9/25/2023

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Bourbon Samples
Interested in learning from the experts?  
Check out these fun and engaging experiences in the demonstration area: 
  • Out with the Old—In with the New: 3 Twists on an Old Fashioned 
  • ​From Prohibition to Today: Chicken Cock Master Distiller Gregg Snyder will lead you through a tasting journey featuring limited edition bourbons ​
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Meet Restaurant Rock Stars

9/20/2023

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Cheers to Hospitality honors the incredible people who make our days brighter. Join us as we recognize and celebrate today’s restaurant heroes who selflessly serve others. Check out the Cheers to Hospitality Facebook and Instagram pages which feature restaurant rockstars who exemplify the very spirit of hospitality in our Employee Spotlight series.  ​
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Attending Cheers to Hospitality?

9/15/2023

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Here’s what you can expect:
  • Exceptional gourmet bites crafted by Milwaukee’s most talented chefs 
  • Luxurious wines and cocktails to compliment tastings 
  • Mixology and wine experiences   
  • Culinary demos featuring the future stars of hospitality 
  • Delectable desserts made by ProStart high school culinary students 
  • An evening of networking, socializing and celebrating Milwaukee’s restaurants and their incredible teams 
  • A silent auction featuring upscale and unique hospitality experiences and items  
 
Check out the Cheers to Hospitality website for more details on the event. ​
Wine Pouring
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Invest in the Future of the Restaurant Industry

9/8/2023

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ProStart Invitational Winners
Attending Cheers to Hospitality is an investment in the future of the restaurant industry. All event proceeds benefit the Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that leads workforce development initiatives that attract, train and lift up individuals looking for careers in hospitality.  
 
Foundation Impact -> Scholarships 
Over the past two decades, the Foundation has awarded more than $1,000,000 in scholarships to 950+ bright and talented students pursuing a degree in the food and hospitality industry. These scholarships make a meaningful difference—and are an investment in the industry’s future leaders. 
 
Enjoy an incredible tasting experience while supporting a great cause. Learn more about Cheers to Hospitality here.  ​
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Cheers to Hospitality Tickets on Sale Now

9/1/2023

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Tickets for Cheers to Hospitality are officially on sale! Only 500 tickets will be sold so purchase your tickets right away.
Guests will enjoy an all-inclusive experience with more than one hundred luxurious tastings…all while investing in the future of the hospitality industry.  
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Watch High School Chefs in Action

8/30/2023

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Want to meet and watch future restaurant stars in action?  
 
Cheers to Hospitality will feature talented high school students from the Wisconsin ProStart program. Watch budding chefs showcase their skills during live demonstrations – you’ll be blown away by what these talented culinarians can do with no electricity! Thanks to Gordon Food Service for sponsoring our Live ProStart Demonstrations! 
 
Purchase event tickets here starting on September 1. To learn more about the ProStart program, click here.   
ProStart Invitational Competition
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Show Your Thanks to Milwaukee’s Restaurants

8/29/2023

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Milwaukee Skyline
Love restaurants and want to show your appreciation?  
 
Cheers to Hospitality is an opportunity to thank Milwaukee’s restaurants for their enduring impact on customers and the greater Milwaukee community. Whether it’s creating a memorable dining experience or supporting philanthropic causes, restaurants make the world a better place.  
 
Join us as we thank some of Milwaukee’s best restaurants on November 11 at Discovery World Museum. Follow Cheers to Hospitality, tickets go on sale September 1!  ​
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Meet the Charity Partner for Cheers to Hospitality

8/28/2023

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Attending Cheers to Hospitality is an investment in the future of the restaurant industry. All event proceeds benefit the Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation, including the Wisconsin ProStart® program.  
 
Wisconsin ProStart® is a high school culinary arts and hospitality management curriculum that ignites students’ passion for the restaurant industry. Wisconsin ProStart is offered in 115+ high schools, training more than 8,400 students annually. It empowers students through training, mentorships, networking, competition and experiential learning opportunities.  
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A highlight of the program each year is the Wisconsin ProStart Invitational, an intense and high-stakes competition where students showcase their culinary talents and management knowledge and receive feedback from the industry’s top professionals. The state culinary and management champions represent Wisconsin at the National ProStart Invitational where they compete against their peers from other states. 
 
Event guests will have the opportunity to meet and watch ProStart students at Cheers to Hospitality 
 
To learn more about the ProStart program, click here.  

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Cheers to Hospitality Restaurants Announced

8/23/2023

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Cheers Logos
Cheers to Hospitality is proud to announce its incredible line-up of participating restaurants. Guests will enjoy special gourmet tastings from talented and innovative chefs at these Milwaukee restaurants:  
 
Antigua Latin Kitchen 
Aria at Saint Kates 
Bacchus, a Bartolotta Restaurant 
Benelux Grand Café 
Black Shoe Bakery 
Blue Bat Kitchen & Tequilaria 
Buckatabon 
Buttermint Finer Dining 
Milwaukee Chophouse 
The Edison Kitchen & Cocktails 
Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro 
Lola’s Empanadas 
Mason Street Grill 
Noble Catering & Events 
Rare Steakhouse 
Rice & Roll Bistro 
Story Hill BKC 

 
Join these exceptional restaurants on November 11 at Discovery World Museum in Milwaukee. Follow Cheers to Hospitality, tickets go on sale September 1!

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In The News! OnMilwaukee

8/10/2023

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Save the date! Cheers to Hospitality event to take place this November

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Eat, drink and support a great cause at Cheers to Hospitality!
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The Wisconsin Restaurant Association has announced the debut of Cheers to Hospitality, a new event that aims to celebrate the contributions of local restaurants in making our community a better place to live, work and play.
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Cheers to Hospitality will take place on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Discovery World Museum and will feature a convivial evening of eating and drinking. Even better, all proceeds from the event will go to support the Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation's initiatives including culinary scholarships, the Wisconsin ProStart Program for high school students and workforce development training. 

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