The Downtown Renaissance Network has partnered with Allied Arts of Whatcom County to present the Bite of Bellingham with La Bella Strada Arts Festival. The Bite of Bellingham will feature delicious fare from local restaurants and attendees can vote for their favorite “Bite.” Last year’s winners, Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant and Nimbus, dazzled the public with their gorgonzola tortellini and vegetarian BLT, respectively. A crowd of 2,200 turned out despite inclement weather during 2007’s Bite of Bellingham and nearly 5,000 attended last year’s La Bella Strada Arts Festival. The combined events will feature juried artwork by over 50 local and regional professional artisans, community sidewalk chalk art, a wide variety of music, and culinary delights from local restaurants.