Swerve Coffee Lounge and Indie Pop Cool Treats

Apparently, Austin has an unshakeable thirst for coffee and an equally insatiable thirst for all things hip

"...well on its way to revitalization when the San José reopened in all its sleek hipness. The last vestige..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Food Review by Barbara Chisholm

Food-o-File

Pace yourself and brace yourself: October is a very busy month for foodies

"...Austin Museum of Art invites you to experience La Dolce Vita on the grounds of Laguna Gloria (3809 W...."

Oct. 8, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

How badly did Stephen's illustrious editor screw up his column last week? You'll just have to read to see -- but trust us, it's worth it, if only for the amazing list of haute fashion events listed herein. Your social calendar will thank you.

"...somehow, during the editing process, South Congress Cafe became D&L's Texas Music Cafe. I did go to D&L's, but..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood loads up your plate with events and a piece of the Big Apple.

"...be plenty of food, fun, and music at La Dolce Vita 2003: Roman Holiday -- on the grounds of..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

Keg party at the lake! We get starstruck at the 10th anniversary party for Dazed and Confused, Richard Linklater's classic ode to bud and tube socks.

"...Long (at the Moon Tower, a famous location from D&C), and I loathe outdoor events, preferring to glide from..."

June 6, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion: SXSW Thursday

Which local / international celeb has a "nice butt," according to a bevy of hot tub beauties? Who wore white tennies with her black Liz Claiborne? And who needs a bike more? A Fish? Or a Woody? You know you'll only find out in here!

"...pants." Presumably he was referring to her black lace Dolce & Gabbana bell-bottoms from St. Thomas Boutique. Speaking of..."

March 14, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Culinary Evolution

Vespaio has always been good -- now, it's better.

"...has served everything from burgers and steaks at Mike & Charlie's and a Caribbean-inspired menu at the breezy Tortugas..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

Stephen takes you to the Emmy's and deems them not worthy of any particular awards. Plus, a local retail roundup and more!

"...Friday night took us to the opening of Paper & Ink (706 N. Congress), a stationary boutique in a..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

What are the kids sporting in the clubs these days and what are they thinking???

"..."Fly sh-t" includes "top designers, i.e., Sean-John Collection, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, YSL Couture, Versace." Careful grooming was suggested..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Remembering Huff

Albert Huffstickler, who died last week, displayed the human heart and soul in all its naked neediness. We've gleaned some comments from the memories of poets and friends who knew Huff and his work -- poetic impressions that speak to a deeper truth than the facts.

"...Avenue H, and Albert would be sitting outside of Dolce Vita having his smokes and coffee, drawing and writing...."

March 8, 2002 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Food-o-file

Upcoming culinary events in Austin.

"...from Asti, Accommodating Chef, Bitter End Bistro, Cafe Mundi, Dolce Vita, the Culinary Academy of Austin, Mozart's, Prairie Rock..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

Thanksgiving? What with the day-after mall mania and less-than-stellar eating experience we had on Turkey Day proper, at least we can be thankful for Austin's cool fashion shows and celebrity sightings.

"...other things, Vylette's handmade cowboy boots from Stallion Boot & Belt Co. in El Paso. BTW, Stallion is also..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood recounts the Chronicle's Eat Drink Watch Movies event for those who couldn't attend and divulges the latest culinary news in Austin.

"...watching Chocolat having stuffed themselves with elegant desserts from Dolce Vita clutching tiny gold boxes filled with chocolate sea..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

If it's October in Austin, you can bet there are more gala events scheduled than any one person could possibly attend. Food editor Virginia B. Wood provides a rundown of them.

"...any one person could possibly attend. The rained-out La Dolce Vita benefit for AMOA goes on tonight, Oct. 18..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Food editor Virginia B. Wood tells you how to eat for charity in the upcoming week.

"...3 Fork It Over benefit: Aquarelle, Asti, Bitter End, Dolce Vita, Cafe 290, Emilia's, Granite Cafe, Güero's, Hudson's on..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

8 1/2

Mastroianni plays a film director who's just had a huge hit but is struggling to find an idea for his next project. Between fits and starts, he goes back through his life and confronts all his demons. And what a cavalcade of demons!

"...Barbara Steele. In this, Fellini's first film since La Dolce Vita catapulted him and Marcello Mastroianni to international stardom..."

Feb. 15, 2001 Movie Review by Nick Barbaro

Food-o-File

The details about how to benefit the Austin Museum of Art while eating, the news on four new restaurants, and what to expect during Texas Wine Month.

"...Austin Museum of Art invite you to enjoy La Dolce Vita, an international food- and wine-tasting event that benefits..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

In this week's edition of Food-o-file, Austin Chronicle Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood goes on a mini-rant and updates readers on local restaurant news.

"...invitation brochure for the upcoming Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival and could only find the names of..."

March 10, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Details about a new nonprofit whose goal is to build home food gardens as well as upcoming food events in Austin.

"...Larry Butler almost always is, Whole Foods Markets (Sixth & Lamar, 476-1206; Hwy. 183 & Capitol of Texas Hwy.,..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

More Women in the Kitchen

"...gelataia e pasticcera, Milano's Concetta Mastroianni, gelataia e pasticcera, Dolce Vita Alba Estenoz, pastry chef, Shoreline Grill Mary Hall..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

"...in the road" in front of Hyde Park Bar & Grill. Local sculptor Dale Whistler has created a giant..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Food Column

Nico Icon

"...the 1960s: her brief cameo in Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita and her languorous split-screen record of cutting her..."

May 3, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Food-o-File

Amy's and Mangia Give it Away

"...New and Noshworthy Dolce Vita 4222 Duval Street, 323-2686 Open daily 11am-midnight..."

April 28, 1995 Food Column

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...Their name – Ventana Ballet – references the Spanish word for “window,”..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...Angeles to present at Latino Theater Co.’s Encuentro festival.   – Cat McCarrey A Beautiful Day in November on..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Prep for Pride

Everyone loves a girlie with a plan, so make one for Austin Pride with these suggestions

"...the chance to march alongside the Sir Rat Leather & Gear float. Central Texas Boop Society will be helping..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Column by James Scott

Residential Address: Rent Party’s Hot Jazz Makes Peace With the Swing Era

Sextet merges decades on the dance floor, Fridays at Long Play East

"...first coming together at the former Hyde Park cafe Dolce Vita on Sundays, where they played for just free..."

April 14, 2023 Music Feature by Gary Lindsey

Suerte x la Barbecue, Blurred Vines’ Assured Wines, Kiin Di at Corner Bar, Paperboy’s Bourbon Library, and We <3 Little Ola’s …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...And, more’s the pity, next week’s annual Wine & Swine event of porkwise partying is similarly out of..."

Nov. 3, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin at Large: Really? You and What Army?

Hand-wringing on all sides of all issues reflects our emerging crisis of legitimacy

"...homeland have borne this out; while much of la dolce vita seems spontaneous, charming, and sometimes chaotic, there are..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Some Austin Tips & Treats That Kept Us Fed in 2020

New world takeout order

"...d&otilde; by CamilaVG You'll have to plan ahead a bit,..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

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