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Deets: Get ready for an unparalleled culinary, sports, entertainment and philanthropic experience as Taste of the NFL, presented by Frito-Lay, Quaker, and the PepsiCo Foundation, takes center stage during Super Bowl LVIII Weekend. Scheduled for February 10, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST at the Keep Memory Alive event center in Las Vegas, the Super Bowl's largest purpose-driven culinary event will deliver an extraordinary blend of cuisine and culture, with net proceeds benefiting GENYOUth's commitment to tackle youth hunger and food insecurity.
Taste of the NFL will feature some of the nation's hottest culinary talent and an all-star lineup of NFL Legends and players. World class chefs Andrew Zimmern, Carla Hall, Tim Love, Lasheeda Perry, andMark Bucher will host the event with over 25 nationally renowned and locally loved Las Vegaschefs who are teaming up to tempt guests' taste buds with signature dishes, innovative beverages, and exclusive eat-and-greets. New additions to the culinary roster for 2024 include Lorena Garcia of Chica, and Mauro Casanto and Joey Faugno of Carlo's Bake Shop, both at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas; Jennifer Yee of Wynn Las Vegas; Josh Caponof Fontainebleau Las Vegas; Todd English of Todd English Hospitality; Belle English of Williams-Sonoma; Matt Chacho of Wicked Spoon at The COSMOPOLITAN™ of Las Vegas; Lukasz Mackowiakof Morimotos Las Vegas at MGM Grand Las Vegas; Bob Broskey of RPM Italian at Caesars Palace; James Trees of Las Vegas culinary hot spot Esther's Kitchen; and Bryan Forgione of Buddy Valastro's Restaurant Group.
Also cooking up their favorite Game Day recipes will be Chef Steven Dominguez, Quaker's Associate Research Chef and Culinary Lead, and Charlene Gladden, Frito Lay's Senior Research Chef and Culinary Lead; along with local food talents DJ Flores of Milpas, Paula Escudero and Sean Wilson of Smokin' Good Bistro & Deli; Rochelle Hodge of Twice Baked, and Dan Chatman of Family Soul Restaurant from the PepsiCo Foundation's IMPACTO Hispanic Business Acceleratorand Black Restaurant Accelerator programs.
These culinary maestros will be joined by over 30 NFL Legends including Will Blackmon, Daryn Colledge, Doug Flutie, Morlon Greenwood, Tony Moll, Shannon Sharpe, Jason Spitz, Stephen Tulloch, and Charles Woodson, among other gridiron greats. A special appearance will also be made by Miss America. And no Las Vegas event is complete without entertainment, which will be provided by the incomparable talents of Cirque du Soleil.
Taste of the NFL will raise vital funds for GENYOUth's commitment to tackling youth hunger and food insecurity. Net proceeds from the event will benefit GENYOUth's Super School Meals initiative by supporting school nutrition programs and delivering critical school meal equipment packages to high-need schools throughout Nevada. In addition, Taste of the NFL proceeds will support school nutrition programs with equipment grants in all NFL Club markets across the nation.
Taste of the NFL attendees will enjoy autograph sessions with NFL greats¹, curated cocktails, live and silent sports memorabilia auctions, a unique lunchbox wall co-presented by American Family Insurance and Frito-Lay® Variety Packs, and special FEED gift bags. Outdoor features include a visit from the Quaker Pregrain Tour, which kicked off in November 2023 with a $250,000 donation to GENYOUth and whose tailgate truck will make a special stop at Taste of the NFL serving up a NFL-inspired recipe.
Who You May Spot: Andrew Zimmern, Carla Hall, Tim Love, Lasheeda Perry, and Mark Bucher, along with appearances by NFL greats
Hint for the Average Socialite: Tickets to Taste of the NFL are VIP only and can be purchased below.
