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/