• The Steelers may be absent from Arizona this year, but Chef Kevin Sousa of Bigelow Grille will once again be on hand to represent Pittsburgh Pride at the 2008 Taste of the NFL, a culinary charity event that raises awareness and funds for hunger-related charities around the country, including the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

This year, his second visit to the event, chef Sousa will prepare a truly unique taste of Pittsburgh. He'll serve blue prawn kielbasa, seaweed sauerkraut, blue potato pierogie and caraway bubbles.

Other participants include Shin Tsujimura of Nobu, Stephen Lewandowski of Tribeca Grill and Paul O'Connell of Chez Henri.

For more information on the event visit www.tasteofthenfl.com. For more information on the Bigelow Grille and Chef Sousa, visit www.bigelowgrille.com or call 412-281-5013.

The Cafe at the Frick is hosting two special Valentine's Dinners Feb. 14 and 15 at 7 p.m., $60 per person, not including tax, alcoholic beverages or gratuity. A package of sparkling wine pairings is available for an additional $40 per person. Champagne not enough to set the mood? Reserve a Victorian Courtship Tour of Clayton before dinner. Beginning at 6 p.m., the tours will feature 19th-century courtship customs including Valentine parlor games, touchable objects, and discussions about courting, chaperones and the etiquette of the time. Call 412-371-0600 for reservations and more information.

Another creative option? The Valentines Gourmet Beer Dinner at the Pennsylvania Brewing Company. A six-course meal will be paired with interesting and harmonious beers, Cost is $50 plus tax and 18 percent gratuity per person. Make your reservations at www.pennbrew.com or for more information call 412-237-9400, ext. 105.