Triciclo Peru is offering authentic Peruvian empanadas for Southside Dining Week. Photo by OnMilwaukee.

North Shore Bank’s first-ever Southside Dining Week is almost here. No less than 21 restaurants in 11 of Milwaukee’s South Side neighborhoods are participating in the big event, which runs from October 23 to 30 and celebrates the wide variety of global cuisines found here.

The fun kicks off this Saturday at Zócalo Food Park, with a live-band brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All week, the participating food vendors will each offer a signature dish for under $15. Our press release includes a list of the participating restaurants and their dishes.

Through Saturday, October 30, guests who spend $15 at a participating restaurant with their North Shore Bank debit Mastercard will get a $5 credit and be entered to win a $500 Mastercard gift card.

Southside Dining Week is meant to promote local businesses in an industry still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our community bank focuses much of our efforts within these neighborhoods, and it’s our hope that this week will help uplift those businesses and introduce neighbors near and far to many fantastic restaurants they’ve not tried before,” area branch manager Alfredo Martin said.

North Shore Bank worked with engagement agency NEWaukee and many local organizations like the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Southeast Wisconsin to put together Southside Dining Week. More information and a chance to sign up for the $500 gift card giveaway are available at southsidediningweek.com. Let your customers, friends, and family know — and try to get out and enjoy some delicious food!