AMOA - Laguna Gloria Presents: La Dolce Vita
"La Dolce Vita showcases the highest number of chefs at any Austin event this year," says Chef Kevin Williamson of Ranch 616, the Honorary Chef of La Dolce Vita. "The biggest and best-name restaurants in town are here, and they tend to pull out all the stops."
As La Dolce Vita's Honorary Chef for the past 10 years, and an organizing body since its incarnation, Williamson has watched the fete evolve from a grassroots operation into a world-class affair.
"I help out with Aspen Food and Wine every year, as well as Taste of Manhattan," says Williamson, who grew up in Austin one block away from AMOA Laguna Gloria. "Nothing tops La Dolce Vita in the scope of its food and wine variety and culinary talent."
In addition to local gourmet fare and wine, tonight's event will borrow cues from Federico Fellini's classic film La Dolce Vita, turning the museum grounds into Rome's Via Veneto. Characters from the movie, including Marcello and Sylvia, will be strolling amongst the party.
With an expected 1600 guests at La Dolce Vita, there will be two shuttles ferrying attendees tonight (visit the site for shuttle information) and - in true Italian fashion - complimentary Vespa parking. AMOA Executive Director Dana Friis-Hansen encourages garden party attire.
"But wear comfortable shoes," says Friis-Hansen. "You'll be sampling steak, chocolate truffles, wine. You don't want to be hobbling from place to place."
