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6:00 - 10:00 PM | Pittsburgh, PA<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
TasteBuds Presented By: <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Best Buddies Pittsburgh is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of TasteBuds!<\/p> This one-of-a-kind culinary experience brings together top chefs from the Greater Pittsburgh area to showcase their signature dishes while celebrating the power of friendship. Each chef will be paired with an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), who will serve as their sous-chef for the evening. Guests will indulge in a diverse array of culinary delights and enjoy a selection of drinks from our open bar.<\/p> We’re also excited to once again feature the Champion of the Year as part of TasteBuds\u2014a philanthropic competition that unites community leaders in the spirit of inclusion. For 2024, we\u2019re proud to announce that 5 Champions will compete in a 10-week campaign, culminating in the crowning of our Champion of the Year at the event.<\/p> The evening promises lively entertainment, exclusive auction items, and, most importantly, support for our Friendship & Leadership Programs for individuals with IDD.<\/p> Find new flavors. Meet new friends!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Emcee: Heather Abraham\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAuctioneer: Matthew Newsom\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t