You can’t eat the Linq all at once, but you can definitely nibble your way through the still-growing, fun-filled path leading from the Strip to the (now open!) High Roller observation wheel. Here’s the Weekly Dine Around strategy for attacking the tastiness along Las Vegas’ latest tourist-snaring creation.
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If the High Roller is really just a big-ass Ferris wheel, gourmet carnival grub feels appropriate. That’s the deal at Haute Doggery (430-4435, hautedoggerylv.com), which serves “haute dog” versions of the burgers at related restaurant Holsteins. If you don’t want to spend 11 bucks on a hot dog—the Billionaire boasts foie gras and port onion marmalade—stick to the regionally retro dogs like the Windy City ($6.29) or chili-and-cheese-covered Detroit Coney ($6.49).
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The surprisingly sexy dining room at Chayo Mexican Kitchen (691-3773, chayolv.com) might seduce you into a full-blown meal, but for your first visit, stick to the lovely patio bar space for a refreshing, tequila-laced Puncho Villa ($14) and a snack of crunchy chicharonnes with pomegranate-topped guacamole ($9).
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You can duck into almost any Linq venue for a drink. Choose from an insane collection of receptacles and frozen boozy flavors at Purple Zebra Daiquiri Bar. But if it’s a fast, cold beer you seek to accompany your stroll, there are street-side bars outside O’Sheas Casino—for the cheap stuff—and Yard House (597-0434, yardhouse.com), where the selection includes Green Flash West Coast IPA, Big Sky Moose Drool and Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse.
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Another great patio tempts at Flour & Barley (430-4430, flourandbarley.com), as do brick-oven pizzas and classic apps like meatballs, baked clams and arancini. But remember: Stick and move. Grab a New York-style pepperoni slice ($5) from the quick-serve counter and enjoy the Strip version of street food.
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Brooklyn Bowl (862-2695, vegas.brooklynbowl.com) has a menu by Blue Ribbon, famous for its fried chicken. But the smoked wings ($9 for six) will also blow you away, not crispy but tender, juicy and savory, saturated with a sticky-sweet barbecue sauce. If you’re bowling, switch over to the egg shooters ($7.50), fully addictive without the mess.
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Need something sweet after your High Roller ride? You don’t even have to enter Sprinkles (733-0522, sprinkles.com) to get a taste of its famous cupcakes—there’s a cupcake ATM. That’s what we call Vegas Convenience. And across the way, there are sea salt caramel sundaes ($9.45) and banana splits ($9.95) at Ghirardelli Chocolate (650-0096, American Fish).
