A Guide to Lollapalooza Eats; Nobu's Epic Omakase

CHICAGO— The annual music festival Lollapalooza fetes in Chicago this weekend, and just in case the Graham Elliot-curated Chow Town food court isn't your thing, Eater Chicago takes a closer look other solid dining destinations for concert-goers — including the restaurants offering Lolla-related deals. [-ECHI-]

LAS VEGAS— The Nobu empire will gather a staggering 28 of its chefs from around the country to cook a one-off omakase dinner, dubbed NOBU UNITED. The event, featuring cocktail hour, passed appetizers, and a seven-course dinner, is set for Nobu Ceasars Palace on October 9. [EaterWire]

BOOK DEALS— The anonymously written, expletive-filled vegan blog Thug Vegan (tagline: "Eat like you give a fuck") has landed a book deal. The New York Daily News reports that Rodale will publish book — featuring a "shitload" of new recipes — in fall 2014. [NYDN]

Chow Town at Lollapalooza. [Photo: Facebook]