For over two decades, the Austin Museum of Art has hosted one of the true highlights of the fall gala event season. La Dolce Vita is now 22, and while the wines, foods, and entertainers are ever-changing, the event's star attraction is the Laguna Gloria settling. To put it plainly, the scope of this event is far larger that most sip-and-stroll tastings, with clusters of restaurants, wine tables, entertainment stages, and cocktail lounges spread throughout the vast and beautiful museum grounds. Attendance is always high, but there's so much to do, see, and eat that it can actually be challenging to get to all of it in the allotted three hours. more ›

As ACL hits Austin this weekend, it is easy to forget that the Fall gala event season is already upon us. Tonight's Tour De Vin at Whole Foods kicks everything off, but next week brings us one of Austin's biggest food, wine, and charity events of the year: The Austin Museum of Art's 21st Annual La Dolce Vita party. Held each year on the grounds of the museum's original Laguna Gloria location overlooking the lake, the event couldn't be more picturesque. The party is an amalgam of gourmet food, fine wine, cocktails, and the aforementioned fairytale wedding setting. more ›

Tonight, Laguna Gloria presents what is arguably one of the most highly-anticipated food and drink events of the year. Now in its 20th turn, La Dolce Vita will host 50 restaurants and 20 vineyards this event for its international tasting party, benefiting Austin Museum of Art. more ›

While the emphasis of La Dolce Vita is certainly on the food, the night was beautiful with the crisp lake breeze, beautiful décor, and incredible setting. Proceeds from La Dolce Vita go directly to supporting the AMOA’s art exhibits and education, showing us that gorging yourself on food has consequences other than the negative ones on your waistline. The sweet life, indeed! more ›

One of Austin's most anticipated annual culinary events (voted "Best Food Event" by the 2008 Austin Chronicle Readers Poll) returns to the lakeside Laguna Gloria location of the Austin Museum of Art this Thursday from 6-9pm. Hallmarked by a bacchanal theme, this 19th annual event features the foodie fare of more than 50 of Austin's top food purveyors (including some of our favorites like Hey Cupcake!, Roaring Fork, Sweet Tempered, Ranch 616 and Tacodeli) as well as dozens of wines provided by Twin Liquors. Savvy Vodka will also be on hand, as well as the of-so-superlatively-delicious Paula's Texas Spirits. more ›