Eat*Drink*Cleveland

A hungry girl's adventures in Cleveland and beyond.

Taste of the Browns 2017

Until the Browns win the Super Bowl, the Taste of the Browns is the most fun you'll ever have at First Energy Stadium. We may love cheering on the Browns during home football games, but this event has an extra element of fun. Great food for an even greater cause. This annual fundraiser for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank is one of the best ways to help tackle hunger. What makes it so great?

The Players
This is THE place to mix and mingle with some of your favorite Browns players, past and present. They are big guys with even bigger hearts. Plus they are super gracious and are willing to take a million photos and even sign autographs.
Taste of the Browns 2017, Cleveland Browns, Nate Orchard
Taste of the Browns 2017, Cleveland Browns, Josh Cribbs
The Auctions
They offer a ton really cool items that will have you whipping out your wallet in record time. You get the opportunity to win amazing and unique experiences and collectables.
Taste of the Browns 2017, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland, Greater Cleveland Food Bank

Taste of the Browns 2017, Cleveland Browns, silent auction, Joe Thomas jersey, Fracisco Lindor Jersey
The Food/Drinks
With over 25 vendors, you really have to pace yourself. There are so many delicious dishes it's always hard to pick a favorite. This year, my favorite bites were the Buffalo Chicken Taco from Barrio and the luscious chocolate cups of heaven from Chef John Selick of University Hospitals. For some of the bigger dishes like sliders, it makes sense to share with a friend if you want to try everything. An extra shout out goes to the chefs who served food that was easy to eat in addition to being delicious. 
Taste of the Browns food
John Selick's chocolate pudding at Taste of the Browns

Cleveland Browns, Taste of the Browns
desserts at Taste of the Browns 2017
The Venue
The event offers you the chance to be able to experience the Club Level which is quite a treat. Plus you get to sit outside in the seats and enjoy the beauty of the stadium when it's quiet. This year the weather was PERFECT too. I didn't want the night to end.
Cleveland Browns First Energy Stadium Taste of the Browns 2017
And the absolute best part = the event raised $255,000!!! As usual, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank scored a touchdown with this event! Definitely mark your calendars for their 20th anniversary next year. In the meantime, you can donatevolunteer or even give via shopping by using Amazon Smile. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


** Disclosure: I was asked to help promote this event and host a giveaway. In exchange, I received two media passes. As always, the thoughts and opinions expressed, are my own. **