5 bites to sample at Life is Beautiful
Lobster Krispies by STK: The Cosmopolitan’s party steakhouse will bring the surf as well as the turf to Life is Beautiful. For your seafood fix, they offer lobster coated with crispy rice atop a green papaya slaw and pickled chilies, accompanied by jalapeno aioli. Added bonus: It’s gluten free. Downtown Culinary Village
Angry Dog by Buldogi’s Gourmet Hotdogs: This local institution is bringing seven of their hotdogs to the festival, including a vegetarian offering. But if you can handle the heat, try this signature wiener, which is topped with spicy pork bulgogi, Asian slaw, jalapenos and fiery aioli. Huntridge Culinary Village
Scotch Egg by the Hungry Royal: While this festival is primarily a celebration of local food, make sure to try this Southern California food truck by Londoner George Barker. His spin on this U.K. classic is served with chili jam and aioli. Ogden Culinary Village
Tamago Burger by Fukuburger: It would be practically treasonous for a Las Vegan to visit LIB without hitting up this local food truck and Chinatown institution. This selection offers a patty topped with fried egg, crispy onion strings and furikake, finished with teriyaki and wasabi mayo. Ambassador Culinary Village
Chicken Sausage Sandwich by B&B Ristorante: Finding a sausage sandwich at a concert is hardly unexpected. Finding one with sausages made in-house at Mario Batali’s local restaurant, topped with smoked mozzarella fonduta, tomato jam and fried basil is the kind of thing that makes Life is Beautiful special. Downtown Culinary Village