Q&A: With the game's creative director, Patrice Desilets Nov 17, 2009
"It is kind of neat to be in your villa and look at the paintings and say, 'They are mine.' ... I've been saying this Christmas if you want to travel to Italy, the cheapest way to do it is to buy Assassin's Creed II.Recently, Desilets talked about the beginnings of Assassin's Creed and the new vast, explorable Italy that the creative team at Ubisoft Montreal has created inAssassin's Creed II. (See our story .)First the Holy Land and now Renaissance Italy. These are not traditional video game... (USA Today -- Life)
The Czar Pattern Didn't Work in Britain, Either Nov 11, 2009
Each of us thought that we would live in America, enjoy La Dolce Vita and the Almighty dollar, and save ourselves from all the squalor that was going on in Britain. But at the same time, this was our home and we felt we owed it something. (Human Events Online)
'Twilight' fans swarm Volterra, Italy Nov 6, 2009
The New Moon shoot elevated Montepulciano from guidebooks to tabloids as media descended upon the town, hoping for candids of the young cast enjoying la dolce vita, particularly Pattinson and his co-star. La Locanda di San Francesco, a boutique hotel, has an expansive wine bar that owner Cinzia Caporali closed so Pattinson and his bodyguard could enjoy a private lunch. (USA Today -- Life)
La Dolce Vita? Going Broke in Italy Nov 4, 2009
It's better to be poor in Rome than New York. Wednesday, November 04, 2009. (Slate)
Best from Sunday Nov 2, 2009
Stefano Volpi and Cristina Spadea, who bought La Dolce Vita Ristorante from Antonio Spadea last year, thinks the strong appeal of the restaurant's meatballs makes a well-rounded basis for another food concept. Most people know that using the cell phone while driving significantly raises the risk of harming life and property, but they continue doing it anyway. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Small Biz: Meatballs make for simple fare Nov 1, 2009
com Stefano Volpi and Cristina Spadea, who bought La Dolce Vita Ristorante from Antonio Spadea last year, thinks the strong appeal of the restaurant's meatballs makes a well-rounded basis for another food concept ... Stefano Volpi and Cristina Spadea, who bought La Dolce Vita Ristorante from Antonio Spadea last year, thinks the strong appeal of the restaurant's meatballs makes a well-rounded basis for another food concept ... Volpi will continue managing La Dolce Vita, while Spadea will oversee... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tropico 3: Diary, Part 3 Oct 23, 2009
Somehow I will refill my money coffers again and then it's "la dolce vita" suckers. 09. (IGN PC Games)
City Beat (158) Oct 3, 2009
La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life) exhibit by JFSA s Ascentia Art Therapy Clients is on display at CWRU Weatherhead School of Management, 11119 Bellflower Dr., through Nov. 1. Exhibit features masks related to Italy s Venetian Carnival festival. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Ravenswood makes top 100 Oct 2, 2009
The restaurant guide based on Zagat readers' ratings says "La dolce vita is alive and well in this downtown Sonoma newcomer ... which lures wine-country diners with an attentive staff and terrific mid-priced Cal-Italian antipasti, pizzas and cocktails ...". Among other Sonoma restaurants rated close together in the new book, we find Caf. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Villa Taverna club celebrates 50 years Sep 14, 2009
But what you see is what you get: a delightful spot that exudes a chic "La Dolce Vita" vibe. A quiet etiquette reigns in the 60-seat main dining room, where the black-and-white harlequin-patterned tile floor is framed by soaring whitewashed brick walls and accented with petal-pink linens. (San Francisco Chronicle)
La dolce vita, Ferrari style Sep 13, 2009
A multimillion caravan winds its way to SPAC's fall festival of wine, food and fast cars. By , Senior writer First published in print: Saturday, September 12, 2009. (Albany Times Union)
Film Review: Nights of Cabiria Sep 13, 2009
In other works, such as La Dolce Vita and La Strada, the final notes were melancholy and bitter, but viewers will feel that Cabiria needs a happy ending more than any of Fellini s other creations. Critics have also given Nights of Cabiria almost universal praise, and it is easy to see why. (Suite101.com)
Timing is everything Sep 9, 2009
But if all you need is a fix of la dolce vita and maybe a plate of spaghetti carbonara, then a quick trip in January and February will be easiest on the wallet. Want to go skiing in a tony Western resort like Aspen without dipping into your kids' college fund. (MSNBC -- Travel)
The glitzy faceof Eurabia Aug 28, 2009
In June 1995 he applied a bloodless palace coup and snatched power from his own father, who happened to be living la dolce vita in Europe. Once again flirting with iconoclasm, the emir then not only famously begged to differ from the House of Saud in virtually all matters but got into no-holds-barred journalism by launching a made in Arabia 24-hour news channel, al-Jazeera. (Asia Times Online)
‘The Italian Summer’ courses with enjoyment Aug 27, 2009
His summertime memoir about la dolce vita does have the feel of a long, gentle birdie putt that finds its way into the center of the hole. Chuck Leddy is a freelance writer who lives in Dorchester. (Boston Globe)
There's no business like snowbusiness Aug 20, 2009
It all started in my childhood when Dad took me to see a double feature of Ingmar Bergman's Wild Strawberries and Fellini's La Dolce Vita and I didn't know what was going on, couldn't understand any of it, and since then I've been terrified by all attempts to creatively examine the human condition in a European style - anything by Peter Greenaway or Bertolt Brecht or Kosky, either Barrie or Lynne (the latter is widely acclaimed for her 2008 masterpiece The Delayed Implementation Of The Myki... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Health Inspections Aug 16, 2009
La Dolce Vita (323 E. Broad St.) 92. Keba Spitfire Grill (1860 Barnett Shoals Road) 87. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Jihad bling bling Aug 14, 2009
Exit the Russians; enter the enigmatic upper bourgeoisie from Latvia, which sends its daughters to London for culture and its sons to Geneva for investment banking; impossibly tanned and fit, they reunite by intermarriage in St Tropez to live la dolce vita in style. The rent-a-yacht lifestyle Back at the Pan Dei, there couldn't be a more classic jihad bling bling stage. (Asia Times Online)
Valentino: The Last Emperor Aug 7, 2009
From a liberal use of Nino Rota to clips of La Dolce Vita, Fellini references abound, but the comparisons don t exactly do The Last Emperor any favors. While a few wry winks provide some underlying tension between the film and its subject, the filmmakers ultimately remain starstruck by the world of glitz and glamour that Fellini was so quick to undercut as empty and superficial. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Mob Allegations Turn Rome's 'Sweet Life' Sour Jul 24, 2009
Italian authorities seized some $284 million in assets of the 'Ndrangheta crime syndicate, including this cafe of La Dolce Vita movie fame Alessandra Tarantino / AP ... Fifty years later, the sidewalk locale is as luxurious as ever (though not quite as lively), attracting both well-heeled Italians and tourists looking for a hint of the breezy, post-War sweet life celebrated in Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita, in which the caf; was a key location. (Time.com)
Police seize 'La Dolce Vita' cafe for mob ties Jul 23, 2009
Italian authorities on Wednesday seized about euro200 million ($284 million) in assets and businesses owned by a crime syndicate, including the Cafe de Paris of "La Dolce Vita" movie fame ... The Cafe de Paris, which became a symbol of La Dolce Vita, or "the sweet life," in the 1960s remains open, Rome police official Daniele Galimberti said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Rome cafe seized over alleged mob ties Jul 23, 2009
La Dolce Vita cafe seized over alleged mob ties ... Italian authorities have seized some $284 million in assets and businesses owned by the 'ndrangheta crime syndicate, including the Cafe de Paris of "La Dolce Vita" movie fame ... ROME - Italian authorities on Wednesday seized about $284 million in assets and businesses owned by a crime syndicate, including the Cafe de Paris of "La Dolce Vita" movie fame. (MSNBC -- International)
Supreme Leader Marcello Mastroianni Jul 22, 2009
Germi also pulls a Brecht and chews up meta-cinema by throwing Federico Fellini's iconic La Dolce Vita right in the middle of his plot ... Back in the cool breeze of summer in Saint-Germain, LMDQ ended up convincing me about the inevitable - a homage to quintessential Marcello in La Dolce Vita. (Asia Times Online)
Web Readers Honor Disney, SeaWorld, Universal with 2009 Theme Park Insider Awards Jul 4, 2009
"Our loyal guests mean so much to us and ensuring their satisfaction is our highest priority. Our commitment to delivering a taste of 'la dolce vita' - the sweet life - to our guests is stronger than ever.". And in the final - and closest - category, Epcot's Les Chefs de France edged six-time Theme Park Insider Award winner Mythos from Universal's Islands of Adventure to claim this year's honor as Best Theme Park Restaurant. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
July 4th means family, fireworks and celebration Jul 3, 2009
Michelle Prokos, manager and nail technician at La Dolce Vita in Petoskey, summed up the holiday best. It s red, white and blue, family and friends, and independence. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Uffa! $980 bill shocks tourists dining in Italy Jul 3, 2009
ROME - They were looking for a bit of La Dolce Vita but what two Japanese tourists got in a restaurant in Rome left a bad taste in their mouths. The couple was handed a $980 restaurant bill after lunch last month at a restaurant just steps away from Piazza Navona. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Toast of the Coast: Gallery melds cooking, art Jul 2, 2009
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New Chef, New Menu Debuting Thursday at La Dolce Vita Jul 1, 2009
La Dolce Vita will still have its chicken salad, for example, but Boruk said she plans to put it on a croissant instead of wheat bread. "We want to keep it to where it's affordable for people to come in and enjoy the food, the wine and the view and not feel like their pocketbooks are being punished," she said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Lower-calorie choices can be even better Jun 18, 2009
Gelato La dolce vita. Italian gelatos are commonly made with milk, not cream, so they are a bit lower in fat and calories than ice creams. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Barca fans revel in Rome; Man U backers glum May 28, 2009
Spoofing Anita Ekbergs seductive romp in the Trevi Fountain in the Federico Fellini film La Dolce Vita, dozens of Barca backers splashed, fully clothed, in the waters glistening under lights in a stifling mugginess. In another famed square, the medieval Campo de Fiori, Spanish fans sent up a raucous chorus of Ole, ole. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Meet Me In The Kitchen Live Webcast Cooking Class, Feeds the iCan't Cook Generation! May 21, 2009
In 2005, Bartolotta created and produced a cooking and lifestyle show in Pittsburgh titled "La Dolce Vita". . (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Five iconic winners May 14, 2009
"La Dolce Vita" (1960) Director: Federico Fellini Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aim;e ... Tracking a week in the life of a 1950s journalist, "La Dolce Vita" was greeted rapturously by critics in both Europe and America. (CNN -- International)
Art Fair, Winefest This Weekend in Downtown May 13, 2009
Participating wineries include Adam Puchta Winery, Augusta Winery, Bias Winery, Blumenhof Winery, Crown Valley Winery, La Dolce Vita Winery, Montelle Winery, Mount Pleasant Winery, OakGlenn Winery, Robller Vineyards, St. James Winery, Stone Hill Winery and Chandler Winery, which is new to the lineup. Complimentary cheese and crackers will be provided in the market. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Cannes' up-and-down 2008 May 12, 2009
"Marty" (1955), "La Dolce Vita" (1960), "Blow-Up" (1967), "MASH" (1970), "Taxi Driver" (1976), "Apocalypse Now" (1979) and "Fahrenheit 9/11" (2004) all used victory at Cannes as a springboard to great critical or financial success, and in many cases both. And though 2007's "No Country for Old Men" didn't win the festival's big prize, the buzz surrounding the film after its Cannes showing was instrumental in carrying it to a best picture win at the Oscars. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Credit Card Debt and the Class of 2... May 11, 2009
The sooner this year s graduates can break the cycle of credit card debt and retain more of their new paychecks to purchase consumer goods with cash, the sooner La Dolce Vita will commence. Good luck and best wishes to the Class of 2009. (Suite101.com)
Planning Under Way for Art Fair, Winefest Apr 28, 2009
Participating wineries this year include Adam Puchta Winery, Augusta Winery, Bias Winery, Blumenhof Winery, Crown Valley Winery, La Dolce Vita Winery, Montelle Winery, Mount Pleasant Winery, OakGlenn Winery, Robller Vineyards, St. James Winery, Stone Hill Winery and Summit Lake Winery. Complimentary cheese and crackers will be provided, with a variety of concessions will be on sale in the park. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
'Valentino' is a reverent portrayal of a lover of beauty Apr 17, 2009
At one point, Valentino and Giammetti reminisce about Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita" and how much that glamorous era in Roman pop culture meant to them. But the Fellini movie is what their lives have become. (Boston Globe)
From 'Sex' to 'Rings Apr 4, 2009
In London, England, you can visit locations used in movies such as "Bridget Jones's Diary" and "Four Weddings and a Funeral." When in Rome, Italy, world-famous landmarks like the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum will make you feel as if you've stepped right into "Roman Holiday" and "La Dolce Vita.". Tours highlighting sites used during the filming of "The Sound of Music" have many visitors singing with joy in Salzburg, Austria. (CNN -- US)
Ode to a Fashion Legend, Valentino: The Last Emperor Mar 19, 2009
" The emperor might never have succeeded if not for his prime minister: Giancarlo Giammetti, who from the beginning ran the business, ran interference, made the deals and, for much of their 45 years, was Valentino's lover. They met in a cafe on the Via Veneto in 1960, the year Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita made that street famous, and established Rome as the Mecca and Gomorrah of European society. (Nino Rota's music from La Dolce Vita and other Fellini films ornaments the sound track.)... (Time.com)
Steves: Traveling to Europe on the cheap Mar 18, 2009
Even those who don't have much money manage plenty of "la dolce vita." And savvy travelers can join them on the cheap. The best travelers are not those with the thickest wallets, but those with a knack for connecting with locals and their culture. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Jon Voight to Attend 2009 Florida F... Mar 18, 2009
Voight s appearance and question-and-answer session on April 5 will be the concluding segment of the Festival s , which also includes screenings of Fatal Attraction, Crimes of Passion, and La Dolce Vita. About Midnight Cowboy. (Suite101.com)
Never Fading Out Of Style Mar 18, 2009
At one point, Valentino and Giammetti visit Rome's Via Veneto, where they first met, after which we're presented with a shot of hunky Marcello Mastroianni on the very same street in Fellini's 1960 "La Dolce Vita." Pure movie magic. vam@nypost. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
High-end travel, low-end prices Mar 14, 2009
Live la dolce vita in Tuscany without shelling out thousands of euros on a private villa. There are nine holiday apartments at Le Torri (www. (Globe and Mail)
Pizzas, piazzas and 'la dolce vita' Mar 12, 2009
24 hours in Rome: Pizzas, piazzas and 'la dolce vita ... At night, the spirit of Fellini's "La Dolce Vita" lives on, in low-lit cafes, wine bars and nightclubs. (CNN -- Travel)
All News > Mar 9, 2009
Co-penned 'La Dolce Vita,' '8 1/2' Nick Vivarelli - 3/8/09 3:49pm. UBS assisting Media co. in sale of channels Steve Clarke - 3/6/09 9:44am. (Variety)
La Dolce Vita Mar 6, 2009
Page last updated at 09:51 GMT, Thursday, 5 March 2009. Anita Ekberg in the Trevi fountain is an iconic scene in 20th Century cinema. (BBC News -- Europe)
In 'Gomorrah,' the mob has a region in Italy in its grip Feb 27, 2009
It's a grim cinematic antonym of the great opening passage in Fellini's "La Dolce Vita," in which a helicopter flies a statue of Christ above Rome. "Gomorrah" closes with another Faustian elevation. (Boston Globe)
Carla Bruni visits West Africa and polishes her image Feb 16, 2009
"I don't think he ever had the time for 'la dolce vita.' I gave him the virus.". Committed to continuing her career as a singer and songwriter, she produced a third CD last summer, with songs featuring lyrics like, "I am a child/despite my 40 years/despite my 30 lovers, a child.". (International Herald Tribune)
ABROAD: Randy Scandinavia? Calm down, boys, you're misinformed Feb 8, 2009
While Eisenhower was taking his swipe at Scandinavia, Federico Fellini was casting Anita Ekberg as the wet wench in the Trevi Fountain in "La Dolce Vita." Even Bob Hope, in the mid-1960s, flirted with Scandinavian free love. In "I'll Take Sweden" the eternally square Hope played a single father who brings his daughter (Tuesday Weld) on a trip to Europe to separate her from her boyfriend (Frankie Avalon), only to decide that marriage is better than time in swinging Sweden. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Airplay charts Feb 8, 2009
Choose a format to jump to that chart. Single Ladies (Put A Ring. (USA Today -- Life)
