UPDATE: Hyde Park's Dolce Vita Is Closing

Beloved neighborhood gelato joint to shutter on Sun., Nov. 11

"...UPDATE: Dolce Vita's last day will be Sunday, Nov. 11, and..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

La Dolce Vita Escapes the Rain, Delivers a Lovely Evening

21st festival celebrates the art of good eating at Laguna Gloria.

"...Contigo, Drink.Well Pub, and Midnight Cowboy and did a fine job of creating distinctive libations...."

Oct. 12, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Puccini for Beginners

A lesbian on the rebound falls for both a guy and a gal in this rom-com with roots in old Hollywood screwball comedies.

"...got me there.), and all three leads turn in fine, exacting performances while offering wry if obvious commentary on..."

April 6, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Polish Film Festival Breaks New Ground and Keeps Up With Tradition

The 14th fest focuses on the media's responsibility and the perspectives of women

"...ambiguity, festival director Joanna Gutt-Lehr, who spent a year finessing the director's Austin visit, said that Mr. Jones could..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

The Ruta Java

Where to Go for a Cup of Joe

"...comprehensive as possible, but have intentionally excluded the many fine bakeries in town that also serve great coffee (i.e...."

March 14, 1997 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Dining del Lago 2010

What a difference some rain makes! The water is blue, the hills are green, and several new restaurants are cooking near area lakes.

"...is. The Lake­way Commons spaces that formerly housed Expressions Fine Chocolate and the Vino 100 wine bar have been..."

July 2, 2010 Food Feature

After a Fashion

Go shopping with our Style Avatar and you just might find yourself having a black Christmas, which, hopefully will not put you in the red!

"...WISDOM What every woman really wants for Christmas is fine jewelry, and it doesn't get much finer than the..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Food-o-File

Mother's is tough; Vera's Pies are stuffed; and Dream Bakery offers a Persian puff

"...with fellow restaurant owners, Alexander quickly replied, "Read the fine print and any addendums to your policy regarding fire..."

March 16, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

Looking ahead to the most anticipated restaurant openings of early 2014

"...Jan. 11 and that a second outlet of Sap's Fine Thai Cuisine (5800 Burnet Rd.) will open later in..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Culinary Evolution

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

"...of the things you loved are still there, perhaps fine-tuned just a little, and presented alongside some wonderful new..."

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

17 of the Best Ice Cream Shops in Austin

From East Austin to Downtown, here are our favorite cold, creamy treats

"...as we can tell) food truck dedicated to the fine art of ice cream sandwiches, made to order so..."

Aug. 10, 2019 Food Post by Jessika Roth

If It Ain't Bruch, Don't Fix It

Just a drummer from Iowa? Just a culinary badass? Hold his beer.

"...of years. And then my next job was at Dolce Vita, slinging coffee and stuff. Actually, I started out..."

Dec. 21, 2017 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Letters @ 3AM

Ingmar Bergman, Michelangelo Antonioni, Federico Fellini: The great achievement of these film directors was to create living souls to look at, that we might know ourselves

"...of observing, watching, in no special order: Fellini's La Dolce Vita and 8½; Antonioni's The Passenger, Blow-Up, and L'Avventura;..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Column by Michael Ventura

After a Fashion

You don't need a can-opener – an Oilcan opener, to be precise – when Stephen's claws are unsheathed!

"...his forehead, and I remained impassive behind my ever-present Dolce & Gabbanas, silently examining the assistant's response. Neil blinked..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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.

"...fun guessing game. Michael Musto's Village Voice column, "La Dolce Musto," is hysterical, dishing dirt that only Musto would..."

June 6, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Food-o-File

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

"...Museum of Art's food and wine tasting event, La Dolce Vita, Thursday, October 14 from 6:30-9pm on the grounds..."

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

Food-o-File

Amy's and Mangia Give it Away

"...12 months' worth of reduced prices at selected restaurants, fine arts and entertainment venues, and custom services. Restaurants such..."

April 28, 1995 Food Column

Razzle-Dazzle 'Em

David Bologna on making it to Broadway with 'Billy Elliot'

"...I went up, and the acting portion, I did fine on. The singing portion, I did fine on. And..."

Dec. 11, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Fresh and the Cured

Two local charcuterie wizards surf the old wave

"...responsibly raised animals to start with, from Richardson Farms, Dolce Sweet Farms, Revival Meats, and the rest. The farmers'..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Nouveau Bistro

On any given evening, Rebecca Chastenet de Géry writes, Zoot's cozy, warmly lit dining room fills with a cross-section of the city. Seated around the white-clothed tables you find young and old, dates and small groups, black-clad hipsters and the obvious "out of towners," all nodding in approval as they spear forkfuls of sautéed veal sweetbreads, roasted chicken, or seared duck.

"...Erika Brown (who also count Hyde Park Grill and Dolce Vita among their restaurant possessions) have kept Zoot's menu..."

March 30, 2001 Food Feature

A Texan Does Toscana

While it's obvious that hours of work making stocks, sauces, marinades, and custards go into the production of every meal at Siena, the end result is an array of hearty and robust peasant dishes elegant in their simplicity and true to their heritage.

"...Maiale Il Pino ($16), tenderloin of pork. Once again, fine, fresh ingredients simply prepared rendered a truly divine meal...."

Sept. 8, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Best Bites From Wine & Swine

Good weather, good food, good wine

"...the quaint Western village at Star Hill Ranch, sipping fine wine and sampling pork dishes from 18 top Texas..."

Nov. 9, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Lucky's Puccias and Pizzeria

Popular trailer's latest chapter

"...difference between deafeningly loud and echo-y dining rooms; it defines what diners regard as their tried-and-true. We like to..."

May 1, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

After a Fashion

Stephen's there as the fur and the rose petals fly ... and reconnects with Ken. No, not the doll, silly, the Neiman Marcus veep.

"...FINE DINING There's no question in my mind that Project..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Gentle Disturbances

Creating ripples in public space with large-scale public art

"...argument, that you go strolling up the Avenue one fine day and find the Texas State Capitol completely covered..."

March 24, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...2 Dine 4 Fine Catering Offering pickup and delivery of fresh catering for..."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Is Austin’s Prohibition Creamery Too Sweet For Booze?

A whiskey mouth’s pleasurable experience suggests otherwise

"...is excellent and boozy, and the joint features a fine array of frozen goodnesses made fresh every day...."

Feb. 20, 2019 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Food + Wine Festival Announces 2017 Talent

Tickets go on sale today

"...featuring music by DJ DM and some of Texas’ finest chefs. That list includes Matt Balke (Dallas’ Bolsa), Julian..."

Jan. 19, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

The New Brunch Bunch

12 new reasons why everybody's working for the weekend

"...Fine, dim sum isn't exactly the same thing as brunch,..."

March 11, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

First Look: Fork & Vine

Fine dining on West Anderson

"...gutted with help from architects Dick Clark + Associates (Dolce Neve Gelato, Kenichi), creating a modern, airy, and upscale..."

Jan. 5, 2015 Food Post by Adrienne White

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