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Las Vegas Food Tour: How to Eat Your Way on the Strip

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The Las Vegas Strip conjures up so many different reactions in people. What is it for you?

For some, the reactions are negative. Gambling, decadence and downright debauchery. 

For others, the Las Vegas Strip is a time to unwind, relax and have fun with no constraints. Where everything that happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.

A food tour in Las Vegas is a new way to experience the Las Vegas Strip. To actually taste the Las Vegas Strip and experience the innovative flavors and cuisines.

After a delightful food tour of downtown Las Vegas, we teamed up again with Taste Buzz Food Tours. This time, our Las Vegas food tour was to experience the Strip in a culinary way.

Discover what it’s like to take a culinary adventure of the Las Vegas Strip.

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Table of Contents

  • Starting out Our Las Vegas Food Tour at the Cosmopolitan Hotel
    • First Stop  – The Juice Standard
    • Second Stop – Best Pizza on The Las Vegas Strip
  • Art and Savory bites at the Bellagio
    • Sculptures and Gardens
    • Third Stop: Snack Wagon Surprise at Harvest by Roy Ellamar
  • Fourth Stop: Dirt Dog for Dirty Dog & Fried Oreo  
  • Off the Strip Restaurant at the LINQ Promenade
    • Fifth Stop: Savory Bites at Off The Strip Bistro
  • Sixth Stop: Amorino for Affogato
  • The Seventh and Final Stop: Cookies from Hawaii at Honolulu Cookie Company
  • How to Book Your Las Vegas Food Tour With Taste Buzz Food Tours
    • Walking Las Vegas Food Tour
  • Downtown Las Vegas Food Tour With Taste Buzz Food Tours 
  • In Summary
  • Where to Stay in Las Vegas on the Strip
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Starting out Our Las Vegas Food Tour at the Cosmopolitan Hotel

The Cosmopolitan Hotel, one of the hippest resorts on the Strip, was our meeting point for this Vegas food tour. We were excited to discover this new Las Vegas Strip hotel that opened in 2010.

Joining us on the intimate food tour was a couple from Texas.The tour was led by Kathryn, owner and founder of Taste Buzz Food Tours.

Kathryn, a native from Vegas, founded Taste Buzz Food Tours in 2016. 

Driven by her passion for food and travel, Kathryn wants every traveler to experience Vegas food like locals.

To get started, Kathryn introduced us to the Cosmopolitan Hotel concept. To our surprise, it is a Casino Hotel oriented toward culinary experiences and the arts rather than gaming and gambling.

Authentic Food Quest Tip: Experience the culinary delights on the Strip like a local. With Las Vegas based a guide take a Walking Food Tour of the Las Vegas Strip. Discover the best local eats on the Strip. You have the choice to take this tour before lunch, or do an evening food tour, which is the one we went on.

First Stop  – The Juice Standard

Even though this tour was in the evening, the temperatures were still elevated. Our first stop for a juice tasting at The Juice Standard could not have been more perfect.

As we never have had a juice tasting before, we were curious about the experience. The Juice Standard offers 100-percent organic juices of the highest quality. The juices are pressed RAW and served fresh, daily, with no pasteurization. 

In addition to the cold pressed juices, you’ll also find nut milks, “super-food” smoothies, raw juices spiked with alcohol and “chewables”, many of which are vegan.

The Juice Standard was founded by Las Vegas natives and best friends, Jamie Stephenson Goguen and Marcella Williams. 

As we tasted a variety of juices, Kathryn told us the story of Jamie’s step father that led to the creation of the company.

TheJuiceStandard_LasVegasFoodTour_AuthenticFoodQuest.jpgAll natural juices at the Juice Standard

The juices covered a range of flavors. From very green and earthy, to nutty, light and citrusy. 

Everyone found their preferred flavors. The staff was friendly and explained the health benefits of each juice sample.

One of the best parts of the experience was the special treat at the end. Everyone on the tour was offered one full cup of their favorite juice. A totally unexpected and healthy way to start the food tour.

The Juice Standard Las Vegas Food Tour Authentic Food QuestColorful and healthy juices at the Juice Standard

Second Stop – Best Pizza on The Las Vegas Strip

As we made our way to the second stop on the food tour, we were introduced to Beauty & Essex. It’s a working pawn shop with a hidden bar, lounge and restaurant in the back.

Hidden on the third floor of the hotel is Secret Pizza, one of the best-kept secrets, serving New York style pizza, with pizza dough made fresh daily. With no signage, it is not easy to spot.

Kathryn led us through a hallway lined up with album covers featuring Frank Sinatra, Elvis and other music notables, all the way to end.

Secret hallway Las Vegas Food Tour Authentic Food QuestUnmarked hallway leading to the Secret Pizza

Everything at Secret Pizza is made from scratch. While you’ll find your typical pizza flavors, including cheese, pepperoni and more, the White Pizza specialty is not to be missed.

Made with three different kinds of cheese, the pizza was rich and tasty. The combination of the mozzarella, ricotta and Parmesan cheese, with a drizzle of garlic oil, was superb. The foldable, crisp and chewy crust gives a nice finish to the pizza. This was one of our favorite stops on the tour.

Secret White Pizza Las Vegas Food Tour Authentic Food QuestSlices of the famous White Pizza at Secret Pizza

Art and Savory bites at the Bellagio

Sculptures and Gardens

On our way to our third tasting, we stopped to admire the glass flowers “Fiori di Como” by Dale Chihuly at the entrance of the Bellagio.

This impressive sculpture is made of 2,000 hand-blown glass flowers hanging from the ceiling and is said to weigh about 40,000 pounds. What an amazing piece of art illuminating the entrance.

Chihuly Las Vegas Food Tour Authentic Food QuestThe impressive Dale Chihuly sculpture at the Bellagio

Next to the lobby, we made our way to the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. The theme for Summer 2018 was Italian. We learned that each season, including Chinese New Year, brings a new theme to this beautiful floral playground.

An incredible staff of 120 horticulturalists and designers make and maintain the gardens. Some flowers are changed every day, while the whole garden changes every season.

One of the most impressive displays was the intricately designed picnic table, with plates and a rug made from nuts, seeds, herbs and dried fruits.

Bellagio garden Las Vegas Food Tour Authentic Food QuestPicnic display made of nuts, seeds and dried fruits

Before reaching out next tasting, we stopped at Jean-Philippe Patisserie to admire the Largest Chocolate Fountain in the World. This 27-foot tall fountain has more than 2,000 pounds of chocolate including white, milk and dark chocolate circulating over your head.

Created by the pastry chef himself, this tempting piece of art is, unfortunately, only for a feast for the eyes. The chocolate is not edible and no dipping allowed! However, the Bellagio Patisserie next door conveniently awaits to tempt  your tastebuds.

Chocolate Fountain Las Vegas Food Tour Authentic Food QuestThe World's Largest Chocolate Fountain at the Bellagio

Third Stop: Snack Wagon Surprise at Harvest by Roy Ellamar

When we finally reached Harvest, we were ready to savor our next bites. At Harvest, the menu is inspired by ingredients coming from local farmers and producers with a sustainable philosophy.

Before discovering the “Snack Wagon” surprise, we had the chance to meet with the chef, Roy Ellamar. Roy welcomed us in the open kitchen with glass windows centrally located in the restaurant.

Roy Ellamar Las Vegas Food Tour Authentic Food QuestMeeting chef Roy Ellamar and talking about the challenges of sourcing locally in the desert

After discussing the challenges of sourcing local ingredients in the desert, we were guided to our table. The chef brought us the “Snack Wagon” surprise composed of small plates on a thick wood board.

We tasted salmon rillettes on a brioche, potato and sweet potato chips, pest, and onion marmalades as well as crackling pork meat on a lettuce wrap. Each bite was tasty and the flavors complementary.

Our favorite was the pork wrap with the combination of the crackling meat with the slightly sour vinegar taste from the lettuce wrap. A tasty local experience.

RELATED: How to Enjoy Wine Tasting at 3 Las Vegas Wineries in the Desert

Snack Wagon Harvest Las Vegas Food Tour Authentic Food QuestThe snack wagon with innovative local flavors at Harvest

Fourth Stop: Dirt Dog for Dirty Dog & Fried Oreo  

The Las Vegas Strip also features unique and affordable eateries. Dirt Dog, a Los Angeles based street food eatery was a fun stop on the Las Vegas Strip food tour. Located at the Grand Bazaar Shops at the entrance of Bally’s Casino, this small store offers big flavors.

Known as the Official Hot Dog of Los Angeles, Dirt Dog offers the ultimate bacon-wrapped hot dog. The name comes from the owner’s childhood memories of enjoying mouthwatering bacon-wrapped hot dogs served late in the night at the end of sports games and concerts in Los Angeles. His mother called them dirt dogs.

The menu offers “dirty” dogs, “dirty” sides, “dirty” desserts and even Vegan dogs and Vegan dirty fries.

Everyone on the tour enjoyed this unique dog. We found it a little spicy and quite filling due to all the toppings. Overall, a good quality hot dog with loads of flavors.

To go along with it, we sampled Deep Fried Oreos, one of their dirty desserts. This over the top dessert had interesting flavors and textures. Rosemary loves hotdogs and rated this one of her top favorite dogs.

DirtyDog_LasVegasFoodTour_AuthenticFoodQuestDeliciously loaded bacon wrapped hot dog

Off the Strip Restaurant at the LINQ Promenade

 As we made our way further north on the Strip, we walked through the Flamingo Casino. Known for its tropical oasis, we walked through the garden to admire the beautiful flamingos sleeping while standing on one leg. The gardens offer a quiet break from the high energy vibe of the Strip.

After cooling off inside the Flamingo casino, we exited on the LINQ Promenade. This open-air shopping and entertainment district joins the Strip to the Linq Casino and high-roller since 2014. 

A zipline attraction opened in November 2018, making it the first and only zipline on the Las Vegas Strip.

TheLINQ_LasVegasFoodTour_AuthenticFoodQuestThe Link Promenade with the High Roller (observation wheel) in the background

Fifth Stop: Savory Bites at Off The Strip Bistro

We made our last savory stop at Off the Strip Bistro & Bar. This local steakhouse restaurant started off selling real food off the strip. After challenging beginnings, the restaurant became popular with locals for their steak.

That’s when the Caesar team in charge of the LINQ development project contacted the owners and offered them the opportunity to move to the Strip. Ready for a new adventure, the owners took on this new challenge to grow their popularity, this time on the Las Vegas Strip

Once seated in the dimly lit casual restaurant, the waiter presented their signature appetizer. The NY strip steak wrap filled with cheese and asparagus. A definitively unusual combination.

While the steak was really tender and tasty, the cheese overpowered the taste of the wrap. After this brief stop, we were ready for the sweets & treats part of the Las Vegas food tour.

RELATED: 10 of the Best Las Vegas Restaurants off the Strip

OffTheStrip_LasVegasFoodTour_AuthenticFoodQuestOff the Strip Restaurant by night

Sixth Stop: Amorino for Affogato

Stuffed at this point, Kathryn urged us to make room for two unique dessert stops. The first was a cool treat at the flagship store of Amorino, one of the best European gelato brands.

Originating in Paris, Amorino was created by two friends with an Italian childhood. Their goal was to make the highest quality gelato as naturally as possible with no artificial colors or flavorings.

Their first store opened in 2002 in Paris and having lived in France, we were already quite familiar with the chain. While the store is known for their unique flower shaped, gelato designed as “roses”, our stop was for affogato with a choice of gelato.

We had never heard of affogato, an Italian coffee-based dessert. This dessert takes a scoop of gelato “drowned” in a shot of hot espresso.

To start, everyone on the tour got to sample different gelato flavors in pursuit of their favorite flavor to have with their hot espresso. After trying several flavors from the extensive options available at Amorino, we both settled on the classic stracciatella gelato, vanilla with fine chocolate shavings.

We really enjoyed the affogato and the combination of hot and cold with a smooth finish.

Amorino_LasVegasFoodTour_AuthenticFoodQuestCreate your perfect affagato with hot espresso, stracciatella gelato and whipped cream

The Seventh and Final Stop: Cookies from Hawaii at Honolulu Cookie Company

Honolulu Cookie Company was a very surprising finish and one of our favorite stops on this Las Vegas food tour.

As we discovered during our delightful food tour of downtown Las Vegas the Hawaiian culture is very much a part of Las Vegas.

The owners wanted to create shortbread cookies in a pineapple shape inspired by the flavors of Hawaii. A sweet that represents the true Hawaiian hospitality.

As we stepped into the store, we were warmly welcomed. Our hostess introduced us to an extensive self-serving sampling display with all the different premium shortbread cookies made by the company.

DisplayHonoluluCookieCompany_LasVegasFoodTour_AuthenticFoodQuestStaff talking about the different flavors of the premium shortbread cookies

We sampled all of the delicious Hawaiian shortbread cookies. From white chocolate, Kona coffee, coconut, passion fruit and more. This tasting was a real treat.

With our bellies full from the Las Vegas food tour, we were each given a bag with five cookies of different flavors. A nice surprise, one that we savored preciously the following week.

BagHonoluluCookieCompany_LasVegasFoodTour_AuthenticFoodQuestGoody bag of delicious Honolulu Cookies

How to Book Your Las Vegas Food Tour With Taste Buzz Food Tours

Walking Las Vegas Food Tour

Taste Buzz Food Tours offers two versions of this Las Vegas Food Tour. Choose the 11:00 am tour or evening tour at 5:30 pm or 6:00 pm depending on the season.

The tour cost $93 in the morning and $103 in the evening. 

Click below to book your Las Vegas Strip Walking Food Tour at the time of you choice:

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Downtown Las Vegas Food Tour With Taste Buzz Food Tours 

Taste Buzz Food Tours also offers additional Vegas foodie tours. Check the Downtown Foodie tour and eat your way through historic and burgeoning downtown Vegas.

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In Summary

Taking a Las Vegas Food Tour with Taste Buzz introduces you to the culinary scene on the Strip. Regardless of your descriptor of Las Vegas or “Sin City”, you’ll find a new appreciation of the Strip, different from the shows, overpriced restaurants, and gaming experience.

You’ll discover local and trendy eateries and see a side of the Las Vegas Strip, you probably have not seen before.

With Taste Buzz Food Tours, you’ll get an insider view from Las Vegas natives and the unique stories behind each restaurant and stop.

Meeting the chef at Harvest was a wonderful touch and not something you find on all food tours. The juice tasting and the treats from Honolulu Cookie Company were unexpected delights that added to the overall experience.

If your travels take you to Las Vegas, we’d highly recommend one of Taste Buzz Food Tours. Experience the Strip in a new way with a Las Vegas food tour.

Savor The Adventure!

Where to Stay in Las Vegas on the Strip

Taste the best of Las Vegas when you stay at these culinary oriented hotels on the Las Vegas Strip.

The Strip in Las Vegas by AuthenticFoodQuestView of the Strip from the Bellagio Hotel

The Cosmopolitan Hotel –  This stylish resort, with an arts sensibility, offers a vibrant nightlife in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Diverse culinary offerings feature eateries from world-class chefs such as José Andrés and Costas Spiliadi. You will also find the first Las Vegas locations of trendsetting outlets like Eggslut, Beauty & Essex, Momofuku and Milk Bar. 

Book Your Stay at The Cosmopolitan Hotel

 

Bellagio Hotel & Casino – This luxury hotel in the Las Vegas Strip offers an upscale experience with multiple dining options, the famous fountains, elegant rooms, The Cirque du Soleil show “O” and more. The wide range of dining options includes, Harvest by Roy Ellamar, Lago by Julian Serrano, Michael Mina’s fine dining restaurant, al fresco dining with fountain views at Picasso and contemporary Japanese dishes at Yellowtail. 

Book Your Stay at Bellagio Hotel & Casino

 

Wynn Las Vegas – The luxury Wynn Las Vegas resort offers one of the best buffets in Las Vegas according to USA Today. Dining options are numerous notably with Wing Lei, the first Chinese restaurant in the country to be awarded a Michelin Star. Choose Lakeside to dine overlooking Wynn’s Lake of Dreams and enjoy fresh Hawaian fish. Costa Di Mare offers gourmet Italian food by a romantic lagoon.  

Book Your Stay at Wynn Las Vegas

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Disclosure: Special thanks to Taste Buzz Food Tours  for having us on this Las Vegas Food Tour. All views and opinions expressed are our own. Full bellies and happy taste buds too!

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Rosemary

Rosemary, ex-marketing and advertising strategist, is a digital nomad and content creator at Authentic Food Quest. Since 2015, with her partner, Claire, they travel the world in search of the best local food experiences. Their mission is to help you enjoy the best local specialties on your travels or via recipes in your home kitchen. Favorite country for food: Peru. Favorite local dish: Bacalhau. Favorite way to keep fit: Running. Rosemary is the chief content writer and strategist on Authentic Food Quest. She is also co-author of Authentic Food Quest Argentina and Authentic Food Quest Peru, available on Amazon.

    56 Comments

    1. Monidipa Dutta
      August 30, 2018 at 2:31 pm · Reply

      Oh wow! I didn’t know vegas hosts food tour too.. But after reading it now I wish I could attend. I hope you had a great time.

      • Authentic Food Quest
        August 30, 2018 at 10:08 pm · Reply

        There are definitively amazing food tours in Las Vegas, and Taste Buzz Food Tours offers the best in the city. We had a blast and can guarantee you will enjoy the experience as well. Cheers, Monidipia.

    2. Hannah
      August 30, 2018 at 2:49 pm · Reply

      This looks awesome! Food is one of my favorite ways to get to know a new city. Can’t wait to visit Vegas and try all these awesome foods!

      • Authentic Food Quest
        August 30, 2018 at 10:09 pm · Reply

        Perfect, Hannah. A Las Vegas food tour with Taste Buzz Food Tours is the way to go!! Hope your travels take you to Vegas soon. Cheers.

    3. Melissa Cushing
      August 30, 2018 at 3:10 pm · Reply

      I would absolutely love to go on a fabulous food tour of Las Vegas! They have so many delicious restaurants and eateries and I cannot begin to truly understand how delicious your trip must have been. I am a foodie and love all things food so I am always open to trying everything. Thanks for sharing!

      • Authentic Food Quest
        August 30, 2018 at 10:14 pm · Reply

        You are most welcome Melissa. Taste Buzz Food Tours are the best in the city and a fun way to discover Las Vegas from natives. Hope you get to Vegas soon and discover these eateries for yourself. Cheers.

    4. jeannine
      August 30, 2018 at 5:54 pm · Reply

      Those food are totally awesome and looks so delicious that you can only experience if you are a traveler and a food critics and maybe its a part of being our “travel trip experience” i love it .. thanks for this and i cope some idea ..

      • Authentic Food Quest
        August 30, 2018 at 10:16 pm · Reply

        So glad you enjoyed the article, Jeannine. Las Vegas has a lot more to offer than gambling and gaming. The local food scene is growing and taking a Taste Buzz Food Tour is a fun way to discover the local delights. Let us know what you think when you do get to Vegas!!

    5. Jackie
      August 30, 2018 at 6:27 pm · Reply

      Ooh I didn’t know you could get a food tour! That’s what I would definitely do, a great way to see a city for sure

      • Authentic Food Quest
        August 30, 2018 at 10:17 pm · Reply

        So true, Jackie, one of the best ways to discover a city is through food! A Las Vegas food tour with Taste Buzz Food Tours is a great place to start. Highly recommend it!

    6. Sydney | A World in Reach
      August 30, 2018 at 10:50 pm · Reply

      This looks like such a fun tour! Secret Pizza is SO good, especially when you’re wanting something cheap on the strip. I was just in Vegas, but next time I’m there I’ll have to try out a food tour to find cool new places!

      • Authentic Food Quest
        August 30, 2018 at 11:32 pm · Reply

        We loved Secret Pizza as well. One of the affordable eateries on the Strip. Definitively connect with Taste Buzz Food Tours for an amazing experience on your next trip to Vegas. Let us know what you think and thanks for stopping by!!

    7. Blair Villanueva
      August 31, 2018 at 1:53 am · Reply

      It’s impressive that there are many places to enjoy dining at Las Vegas. That Dale Chihuly sculpture at the Bellagio is gorgeous and insta-worthy!

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 3, 2018 at 10:30 pm · Reply

        You are so right about dining options in Las Vegas. It is actually often referred to as the restaurant capital of the U.S. Indeed, you can’t go wrong with Dale Chihuly works of art:) Thanks for stopping by.

    8. Katie
      August 31, 2018 at 3:48 am · Reply

      Wow what a great list of places to dine. Each dish sounds delicious! I would of course run for the pizza first though. YUMMY!

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 3, 2018 at 10:31 pm · Reply

        That’s awesome to hear Katie. The pizza was definitively a favorite, but everything on the tour is simply delightful. It’s hard to choose 🙂 Hope you get to Vegas for a Taste Buzz Food Tour soon. Cheers.

    9. johnsallie@hotmail.com
      August 31, 2018 at 9:34 am · Reply

      I can’t recall reading an article devoted to foodies in Vegas. It looks great and who doesn’t love pizza? Unfortunately, my wife doesn’t love Vegas so that’s a no go.

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 3, 2018 at 10:32 pm · Reply

        You are right, there is not much devoted to the local food scene in Vegas. Even though this article may not be right for your wife, feel free to share with friends heading to Sin City. Thanks for stopping by.

    10. Jennifer Prince
      August 31, 2018 at 1:24 pm · Reply

      I don’t eat hot dogs that often, but a bacon wrapped one sounds SO fabulous. Yum! What a great bunch of places to eat!!

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 3, 2018 at 10:33 pm · Reply

        The bacon wrapped dog was my favorite dog. So delicious and certainly worth it especially if you don’t eat hot dogs often. Hope your travels take you to Vegas soon so that you can experience a Taste Buzz Food Tour. Cheers.

    11. TIf
      August 31, 2018 at 9:49 pm · Reply

      I can’t believe I havent been to any of these places nad I have gone every year for like the past TEN years!! I will try this next time I go in March!! Thanks for suggestions!

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 3, 2018 at 10:34 pm · Reply

        Awesome, so glad that you are discovering new places! Do let us know what new places you try from this list when you back to Vegas in March. Cheers.

    12. Natalie
      August 31, 2018 at 10:27 pm · Reply

      We saw an exhibit of chihuly glass in Oklahoma City and it was so fabulous. It is a drean to see this enormous piece of art!!! I have to admit that I’m surprised you can get healthy juices on the strip!!

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 3, 2018 at 10:36 pm · Reply

        The work of art at the Bellagio is simply outstanding. Truly amazing. Though seeing his other works in Oklahoma must have been great too. Yes, the Strip does offer healthy options. There is much more awareness to healthy options 🙂 Thanks, Natalie for stopping by.

    13. Pooja Shama
      September 1, 2018 at 2:33 am · Reply

      Wow! this is quite interesting and mouth-watering. I love the pictures and despite me finishing my meal, i am feeling hungry. I wish I could go on this tour one day

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 3, 2018 at 10:37 pm · Reply

        Thank you Pooja, and so glad you enjoyed the article. Las Vegas does have some amazing local food options and a tour with Taste Buzz Food Travels is an easy way to discover the hot spots 🙂 Cheers.

    14. Jenn and Ed Coleman
      September 1, 2018 at 9:20 pm · Reply

      I love the idea of a Vegas food tour. Vegas strip has so many boutique restaurants for all of its visitors. I have been through the Bellagio, but other than that, I haven’t heard of these places. All the more reason to join a food tour. The NY strip steak wrap filled with cheese and asparagus sounds delicious to me. Steak and asparagus seem like stronger flavors that could pair with a hearty Roquefort in my mind. I make a similar dish at my house with a touch of balsamic too.

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 3, 2018 at 10:39 pm · Reply

        Oh yum, when can we come for dinner. I’d love to taste your version of the meal with a touch of balsamic. The next time you go back to Vegas, join Taste Buzz Food Tours and discover all the unique local spots from a local. You’d love it!

    15. Steph and zach dorworth
      September 1, 2018 at 9:21 pm · Reply

      We have been to Vegas many times and are always amazed by the great food there and how many options there are! Super cool you compiled them all together. We found secret pizza once…so cool! Would love to stop by the largest chocolate fountain someday.

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 3, 2018 at 10:40 pm · Reply

        You are right, you could spend a lifetime just exploring the food in Las Vegas. So much good food. That’s awesome that you found Secret Pizza. If it wasn’t for the tour, there is no way we would have found the place. More for you to discover on your next trip 🙂 Cheers.

    16. Sreekar
      September 2, 2018 at 1:34 am · Reply

      Oh. So much variety on offer after one is done with the games:) The Honolulu Cookies especially look inviting! Also have to taste that secret pizza and see what the fuss is all about!

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 3, 2018 at 10:41 pm · Reply

        The Secret Pizza is worth all the “fuss.” Trust us! Going to Honolulu Cookies for your dessert is the perfect treat. A trip to Las Vegas for the food is certainly worth the experience 🙂 Cheers.

    17. Fiona Maclean
      September 2, 2018 at 8:56 am · Reply

      The Vegas food tour reflects almost exactly my perception of Vegas as a whole – I think I’d need to diet for a year if I did it! There’s SO much food on offer. I’d love to see for myself (even if it did mean long term dieting!)

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 3, 2018 at 10:43 pm · Reply

        The key to surviving Vegas is “moderation”. Follow that closely with the hiking in the beautiful outdoors. There is much more than simply eating. But when you do get hungry, the choices are diverse. Well worth the trip to the Sin City.

    18. Khushboo
      September 2, 2018 at 9:50 am · Reply

      I honestly have never been to Las Vegas but all that I ever hear about is its party scene. It is great to know that Las Vegas has such amazing restaurants too

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 3, 2018 at 10:44 pm · Reply

        There is more to Vegas than the party scene and the food is a growing attraction. Do give Vegas a chance and be prepared to be impressed!

    19. Nidhi Fouzdar
      September 2, 2018 at 12:41 pm · Reply

      Food tour sounds so yummy. Sometimes I feel like having one. And I must say Las vegas got some amazing food

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 3, 2018 at 10:45 pm · Reply

        Taking a food tour is a wonderful way to understand the local foods and local food culture. Even in Vegas, a food tour is a welcome break from all the gaming 🙂 Cheers.

    20. Linda
      September 2, 2018 at 8:06 pm · Reply

      We love to do food tours. It looks like the Vegas strip is a good spot to try one. My son also turned to juices when he had cancer. He would have loved this juice bar. I must admit to being a big fan of Italian pizza but would still try Secret Pizza for NY style. I was excited to see the Chihuly exhibit is at the Bellagio. I would want to visit for sure. But hubby might get detoured to the chocolate fountain. The Snack Wagon menu sounded great but I would want to keep room for a bacon-wrapped hot dog. Finishing with an affogato is the perfect choice!

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 3, 2018 at 10:48 pm · Reply

        Thank you Linda for your feedback. So glad you also enjoy food tours. The juices are all natural and pretty tasty. Perfect for feeding the body with the nutrients it needs. The Taste Buzz Food Tour was well designed and every stop was perfect. You’d love the experience on your next Vegas trip. Highly recommend it!

    21. Christina Pfeiffer
      September 3, 2018 at 12:13 am · Reply

      Wow, it looks like you won’t go hungry in Las Vegas! They all look like they serve up yummy food. My picks are the Largest Chocolate Fountain in the World and Snack Wagon Surprise at Harvest by Roy Ellamar.

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 3, 2018 at 10:49 pm · Reply

        It’s true Christina, it’s better to go hungry on the food tour. After 7 stops you fill up quickly 🙂 Perfect options, though you really can’t go wrong with any of the stops. Cheers.

    22. kim
      September 3, 2018 at 5:52 pm · Reply

      I’ve always heard that Las Vegas has some of the most delicious food and now I believe it! Everything looks delicious. Putting this on my travel bucket list!

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 3, 2018 at 10:50 pm · Reply

        That’s great to hear, Kim that you now have a new appreciation for the food in Vegas. It is truly becoming a food worthy destination and worth visiting. Hope you get there soon. Cheers.

    23. Dorene
      September 3, 2018 at 6:58 pm · Reply

      I am one of those people that sees Vegas as debauchery since its the cheap place to go for a long weekend from western Canada – and what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas – so I appreciate that I saw something different to do there — AND there is healthy and vegan options in that place! Thanks for the change in perspective

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 3, 2018 at 10:51 pm · Reply

        You are most welcome Dorene. Our goal was to share another side of Vegas through the lens of local food experiences. You can totally have a great time outside the Strip. Las Vegas and Nevada have more to offer than gaming 🙂 Cheers.

    24. sherianne
      September 3, 2018 at 11:54 pm · Reply

      A 27-foot tall fountain chocolate fountain made of 2,000 pounds of chocolate… that isn’t edible? I am quite upset about this situation. Thank goodness its Vegas and I can just hop down the street to Serendipity for a frozen hot chocolate. The bacon-wrapped hot dog at Dirt Dog looks great

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 6, 2018 at 8:25 pm · Reply

        Fortunately, for you the chocolate fountain is right next to the patisserie 🙂 The Dirt Dog was good and worth having again. Definitively recommend for your next trip to Vegas.

    25. Hannah
      September 4, 2018 at 9:44 am · Reply

      I love food tours, and this looks like it had some unexpected treats. The white pizza at Secret Pizza looks delish – I always get a white pizza if it’s on the menu! I’ve had a dirty dog once on the Midway, but they are a bit of a mouthful! I can’t believe you had room for affogato and shortbread at the end!

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 6, 2018 at 8:28 pm · Reply

        It was a lot of food to be quite honest. But, because it was a food tour, it was small bites rather than full plates 🙂 The affogato was divine, and the shortbread cookies were taken home and savored over the next few days 🙂 The white pizza was indeed a special treat. Hope you can experience a food tour with Taste Buzz on your next Vegas trip. You’ll love it!

    26. Michele Dennis
      September 4, 2018 at 10:09 am · Reply

      I have never been to Las Vegas and was completely unaware that they offered food tours. If I ever make it to Las Vegas I will be sure to book a food tour while I’m there.

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 6, 2018 at 8:29 pm · Reply

        There are food tours in Vegas, but they might not be as popular as in other cities. However, the food scene is growing and worthy of experiencing, if you make it to Vegas 🙂

    27. Nancy
      September 4, 2018 at 10:54 pm · Reply

      I love the idea of tasting the Las Vegas Strip. I’m not a gambler, but I love to eat, shop, & relax. Now I have another reason to visit Las Vegas – Taste Buzz Food Tours sound fantastic. I would definitely save room for dessert, especially at Amorino. I have a soft spot for European gelato.

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 6, 2018 at 8:33 pm · Reply

        That’s great to hear Nancy. We are also not gamblers and taking a food tour is another way to discover the city. The next time you are in Vegas, explore the food with Taste Buzz Food Tours. Thanks for stopping by.

    28. Christina
      September 4, 2018 at 11:31 pm · Reply

      There are so many options in Vegas! I always knew there were a lot of restaurants but it’s so much when it’s all laid out like this. I’ll have to visit just for the food!

      • Authentic Food Quest
        September 6, 2018 at 8:34 pm · Reply

        Completely agree, Christina. The choices are overwhelming and the food tour does help introduce you to new spots as well as take you only to the best local joints. Glad you enjoyed the article.

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