GoodTaste Pittsburgh, Monroeville

For over a decade, GoodTaste! Pittsburgh has gathered foodies from all over town with its annual signature events, education efforts, and city-wide engagements. A premier food and cooking resource, GoodTaste! takes pride in the local food landscape by casting food as entertainment and the kitchen as a theater—under the spotlight of each show is Pittsburgh chefs, brewers, and purveyors.

• Brew 'n Chew: The sound of pints clinking harmonize with live music and a chorus of tavern game competitors as guests mingle at this annual beer fest. Craft, regional, national, and international beers are showcased and accompanied by food tastings and pairings.
• Hometown - Homegrown: Taking stock in Pittsburg's local food scene, 'Burgh-based chefs and more than 50 vendors gather for this neighborhood-focused event. In addition to cooking contents and a cookbook exchange, food lovers can enjoy a show in the Kitchen Classroom before wandering the five floors of food-filled fun.
• Food Truck-a-Palooza: The Monroeville Convention Center turns into a delectable parking lot of food freighters as visitors grab bites from more than 25 food trucks. A craft area and a kid's zone keeps children busy as adults sample beer and win prizes.
• PizzaFest!: "Pie makers" of the artisan variety are the stars at this slice-focused showcase. Guests sample just-out-of-the-oven pizza or graze on the "goodies" that pair make up the layers of this savory dish: olive oil, sauce, cheese, and more.