City Ordinance 2026-041 has officially set parking fines at $120 for the Draft footprint. Meter rates are confirmed at $5.00/HOUR for Downtown and the North Shore (April 22-27). CALIFORNIA AVE AND EAST OHIO ST ARE EXEMPT.
CONCERT LINEUP: Free at the Draft Theater (North Shore).
FREE TRANSIT: The "T" Light Rail is FREE between Gateway and North Side stations.
QB1 - Fernando Mendoza (Indiana): The overwhelming favorite for Pick #1. Raiders GM John Spytek was front-and-center for Mendoza's 53-of-56 Pro Day clinic this week. Comp: Joe Burrow.
LB1/EDGE - Arvell Reese (Ohio State): The "Perfect Storm of Chaos." His 4.46 speed at 241 lbs has him mocked as high as #2 overall to the Jets. Comp: Micah Parsons.
RB1 - Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame): The best complete RB prospect since Bijan Robinson. Explosive three-down threat with Top 5 grades. Comp: Jahmyr Gibbs.
The "community kitchen" on Western Ave. A primary escape for locals to avoid stadium crowds. Famous for the authentic Gyro and the Friday Fish Sandwich.
The original trucker sandwich. Stuffed with fries and slaw so you can eat with one hand. A mandatory rite of passage for any Draft visitor.
World-famous crepe-style pancakes with crispy edges. Barack Obama famously invited the owners to the White House to cook breakfast for veterans.
Home of the legendary **Haluski** (cabbage and noodles). Essential Pittsburgh comfort food reflecting the city's Polish and Eastern European roots.