Taste of the Draft

TASTE OF THE DRAFT, PRESENTED BY PNC BANK _In collaboration with the Pittsburgh Steelers and VisitPITTSBURGH _ WHEN: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 4–7 p.m.  WHERE: The Tower at PNC Plaza, Downtown Pittsburgh  WHAT TO EXPECT: Hosted by Andrew Zimmern (Emmy & four-time James Beard Award winner), this one-of-a-kind culinary experience celebrates Pittsburgh's food scene, football, and community impact.  HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: * 20+ restaurants and chefs, including Aiello's Pizza, Primanti Bros., Del Frisco's, DiAnoia's, Eat'n Park, Wigle Whiskey, and more  * Steelers greats and NFL legends: Randy Grossman, Fred Baxter, the Pouncey brothers, J.T. Thomas, Vince Williams, and others  * Rich flavors representing Pittsburgh's cultural diversity  THE IMPACT This is more than a tasting event. Proceeds benefit GENYOUth, a national nonprofit fighting student hunger, with:  * 91 school nutrition grants across Western PA & Erie County  * Approximately 13 million school meals supported  * 50,000+ students in underserved communities reached  * NFL FLAG-in-School kits included to promote physical activity  TICKET LINK: https://tasteofthenfl.com/taste-of-the-draft-2026/ [https://tasteofthenfl.com/taste-of-the-draft-2026/]