NBC Sports commentators Bob Costas, Cris Collinsworth, Hines Ward and Michele Tafoya were joined by top sports figures to celebrate the grand opening of the first-ever NBC Sports Grill & Brew at Universal CityWalk. After walking the red carpet, the NBC Sunday Night Football travel team led attendees in a commemorative toast to mark the official opening of the all-new restaurant.
Costas, Collinsworth, Ward and Tafoya were joined by these NBC Sports commentators:
- Paul Burmeister, Co-Host, Pro Football Talk; Reporter, Football Night in America
- Mike Florio, NFL Insider, Football Night in America; Host, Pro Football Talk
- Doug Flutie, Game Analyst, Notre Dame
- Rodney Harrison, Analyst, Football Night in America & Pro Football Talk
- Keith Jones, Studio Analyst, NHL on NBC
- Rebecca Lowe, Host, Premier League on NBC
- Liam McHugh, Host, NHL on NBC, Notre Dame football & PBC
- Mike Milbury, Studio Analyst, NHL on NBC
- Jeremy Roenick, Studio Analyst, NHL on NBC
- Charlie Rymer, Co-host, Golf Channel’s Morning Drive
- Steve Sands, Reporter, Golf Channel on NBC
- Kathryn Tappen, Reporter, Notre Dame football & FNIA; Host, NHL on NBC
- Lauren Thompson, Co-host, Golf Channel’s Morning Drive
- Gary Williams, Co-host, Golf Channel’s Morning Drive
NBC Sports Grill & Brew creates an entirely new level of sports dining experience by combining the sophistication of a VIP sports suite with the excitement and adrenaline of the game. Designed to reflect the excellence of NBC Sports’ award-winning coverage, the all-new restaurant features:
- A massive, more-than-120-foot-wide HD stadium screen that towers over the entrance of the restaurant and plays some of the greatest moments in NBC Sports history
- Nearly 100 HD TV screens, so every fan can enjoy the best in live and in-depth sports coverage no matter where they sit
- An expansive menu featuring more than 75 items, including everything from the best in game day food like the “Grand Slam” burger and fire grilled chicken wings to filet mignon, grilled shrimp skewers, fresh salads and even a seven-layer “Big Banana Cake”
- Open-fire grills in the heart of the restaurant, so everyone can watch the chefs in action
- More than 100 unique beer selections, ranging from craft beers to regional brews to 862 Orlando – an exclusive draft you can only find at NBC Sports Grill & Brew
NBC Sports Grill & Brew continues the epic growth at Universal CityWalk. The two-tiered, 30-acre complex features a collection of themed restaurants, shops and nightclubs, including The Cowfish, VIVO Italian Kitchen, Emeril’s Restaurant Orlando, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food and Rising Star.
