Gastronomy, art and wellness: the trendy side of Lollapalooza

Those who think that Lollapalooza is just a music festival will be completely wrong. After two years of absence due to the restrictions of the pandemic, yesterday at noon the party that gathers more than 100,000 fans per day started, and in which more than 100 shows will take place over three consecutive days. But, we were saying, Lollapalooza is not an event that ends with a series of musical performances.

The festival, which started yesterday Friday and ends tomorrow, Sunday, March 20 at the San Isidro Racecourse, will feature a “Lolla Food” sector with food stalls, where important references in the city will offer their star dishes. A proposal for attendees to enjoy their favorite artists, accompanied by excellent gastronomy. But this is not all, there are spaces for yoga as well as games for children in a registered trademark: the Kidzapalooza.

The gastronomic sector surprises with a wide variety of national and international proposals. For the most gourmets, Asian, Mexican and American food, among others, will be present in this new edition.

In addition, you can enjoy organic salads, smoked meats in homemade breads, vegan and natural ice creams in different formats and flavors, sushi salads, empanadas and pizzas with gourmet flavors, sweet and savory churros, donuts, a wide variety of burgers and fries with toppings.

Healthy choices are the protagonists. This year, vegetarian, vegan and celiac-friendly food proposals will prevail in the foodtrucks of the Espíritu Verde space and also in all gastronomic areas. Here are some of the venues that will be present during the weekend.

Among them are La Mar. It is a cevicheria recognized among the 100 best restaurants in Latin America. He will participate in the festival with his unique proposal of Peruvian and Nikkei cuisine. It will bring a selection of its most iconic dishes in special presentations to be consumed on the go, featuring fish and seafood of excellent quality and ingredients that shine with their freshness and flavor.

The options available will be: the Classic Cebiche with tiger milk catch of the day with coriander, purple onion, sweet potato, fried field and corn ($950); the bow Poke Nikkei with sushi rice, fresh fishing tartare, oriental aromas and salad of cucumber, avocado and nori ($900); the Poke Veggie bowl with sushi rice, avocado, nori, toragashi, fruit of season, cucumber, carrot, conegui onion, soy mayonnaise and sesame seeds ($850) and La Mar burger with a fresh fishing smashed-burger and shrimp lacquered in Nikkei sauce, tomato, lettuce, cheese, hoisin mayonnaise and sesame ($950). As a sweet option they will have one of their most popular desserts, Querendona, a moist chocolate cake filled with dulce de leche and chocolate fudge ($650).

Hell's Pizza sera, a local pioneer in New York-style “by the slice” pizzas, will be present with its giant, thin and crispy portions created by master pizza maker Danilo Ferraz. The store with more than 30 branches in the country will carry the brand's two most famous varieties, made with selected ingredients from small domestic producers that will be offered per serving, three servings or in a combo of two portions plus a soda of your choice: Obama with tomato sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni from Tandil (1x$400, 3x$1100 and combo for $1100); Lincoln with tomato sauce and mozzarella (1x$350, 3x$900 and combo for $900) and a special variety without TACC (3x$1400).

Avocado Republic offers original recipes based on avocado and organic vegetables under a 100% sustainable concept. During these days, the successful proposal with headquarters in Palermo and Microcentro will serve savory and sweet options such as The Veggie Paradise wrap for $1100 (avocado, tapenade, roasted pumpkin, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, green leaves and lemon dressing), a homemade chipa with buffalo provoleta and avocado for $900, the Watermelon Sugar salad for $ 1100 (mix greens, avocado, watermelon, goat cheese and mustard dressing) and the Sweet Banana waffle for $900 (with pastry dulce de leche, banana, granola and honey).

Mudrá, the restaurant based in Villa Crespo and Retiro, has its innovative organic and plant-based proposal for vegans, vegetarians and curious foodies to enjoy quality preparations, free of ingredients of animal origin. The menu prepared for these three days includes exclusive edition sushi pieces (5u for $700); a special portobello mushroom burger ($950) and their usual Margherita pizza with pomodoro, cashew cheese and basil pesto ($1100). Water and soda will be served to accompany it.

Oleada, the first restaurant in the country to rediscover Mexican gastronomy from a plant-based perspective, is part of the event with three typical dishes from the tropics made only with native foods from the land. These are simple and flavorful preparations to consume with your hands: crispy corn tortilla chips with guacamole and carrot cheddar ($800), hamburger with bean medallion, carrot cheddar, tomato, chipotle mayonnaise and lettuce ($990) and burrito with corn tortilla, refried beans, portobello mushrooms “crispy”, avocado, lettuce , sauerkraut and cashew emulsion ($990).

The Vegan Nature Foodtruck is part of the gastronomic proposals of #EspitituVerde at the most important music festival of the year, to respond to thousands of people who choose a responsible consumption of plant-based foods.

Vegan Nature, the Argentinean company that works to bet on the plant-based food revolution, will be present at the next edition of Lollapalooza, the most important music festival in Argentina, which will take place next Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 March at the San Isidro Hippodrome.

For this new edition, the company whose philosophy is to generate conscious consumption based on the production of plant-based food as the basis of people's food, will be present in area #EspirituVerde within #LoolaFood with its Foodtruck, and some of the products of its brands” Casa Vegana” and “Plant Based Grill” for those who want to enjoy some of their proposals during this weekend.

Those who visit the Vegan Nature Foodtruck will be able to taste the exquisite burgers and touches of Casa Vegana, the plant-based pizzas from Plant Based Grill, and combos to enjoy with friends or family throughout the day. Detail of Dishes and Combos (all served in 100% compostable packaging). Burger ($900) Casa Vegana Medallion with caramelized onion, tomato slice, rocket pesto and vegan mayonnaise. Touches ($800) 8 Touches (Falafels) Vegan House Alioli

Green Space

The green space is undoubtedly one of the most popular places. In the center of Lollapalooza there is a tent like the one used by the Bedouins, decorated with garlands, rugs and cushions to rest. It calls for silence, which is achieved through headphones that block external sounds to connect with the inner voice.

It is not the only proposal from Lolla that invites a healthier life. A few meters ahead, there is a twenty minute yoga class. There is another stand made entirely on pallets that offers free 15 minute decontracting massages.

Art also has its place. The festival invites you to live an experience with multiple artistic expressions. This year, it consolidates its commitment to art with the participation of artists Marta Minujín and Rafael Parratoro. For the second time in a row, Marta Minujin's pop art will land in Lollapalooza. This time, he will do so with two of his Wish Sculptures.

The installation with shapes defined by fluorine colors, are inflated until they stand and reach their maximum rigidity. An anti-sculpture, soft and inflatable, unlike a traditional structure, solid and heavy. When the sun goes down, through the addition of light effects, it comes to life to give attendees a visually immersive experience beyond the musical proposal

Kidzapalooza is already a classic at this festival. At Lollapalooza, fun is guaranteed for the whole family, the little ones have their own experience with Kidzapalooza: the festival within the festival that invites you to have fun with varied dance, dance and much more.

There are: science workshop, which will teach experiments like a scientific scientist; eco-toys workshop: they will learn to make toys with recycled materials; screen printing workshop: art, painting, screen printing and series tattoos to show off with friends; rock school: to learn to play guitar, bass or drums in the rock school of Kidzapalooza: look station: so that children can look like a rockstar; dance area: to learn the chores and challenges of the moment with our super teachers and record yourself with #Kidza2022; rap school: space dedicated to improvisation and rap to play with words, share ideas, rhyme, rap and improvise and Zona Xtrema, to take the first steps on a slackline or get on the kidzapalooza skate ramp.

In addition, there are services such as the relaxation area for the family, the Kidzapalooza shop, gastronomy, information stand, medical service, lactation area, changing table and exclusive bathrooms.