Filed under: Around the World Culinary Tour | Tags: culinary tour, Dolce Vita, Luau, Sanibel Island
- Dolce Vita Hawaiian Luau
Sanibel Island • August 13, 2008
Aloha from Kaweka wika!
That would be Hawaiian for “Welcome from Dolce Vita”! And if you’re thinking that sounds like the next stop on the Around the World Culinary Tour, you would be correct.
What a stop this will be. Food and fun are synonymous with Dolce Vita and Wednesday August 13th will be no exception, when Dolce Vita hosts a fabulous Luau Night in the style of Hawaii Five-0.
Get in the mood with a Volcanic- eruption cocktail in our Tiki hut. Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts, sarongs and hula dancing will be part of the evening’s fun and entertainment.
And speaking of entertainment (and excitement!) - Volcanic Hawaiian and Polynesian Entertainment is going to be sure to please.
There will be first, second and third place prizes for the best costumes. First prize is dinner for six with complimentary limo service. You can dress for the occasion or come as you are.
Wait, there’s more! The Sanibel Day Spa will also be joining in the Hawaiian theme providing goody bags of Hawaii based products by Paul Brown not to mention a contribution of three additional prizes: Paul Brown hair care bag; a Lavashell massage; and a Lavashell manicure and pedicure.
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Surf’s Up so “Book it, Dano!” – Make your reservations today
Dolce Vita Restaurant & Lounge • 2240 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel Island, Florida
Hawaiian Luau Night ~ Wednesday, August 13, 2008
from 5:30pm to 10:30pm
For reservations visit www.DolceVitaofSanibel.com or call 239.472.5555
Filed under: Around the World Culinary Tour | Tags: culinary tour, Dolce Vita, Moroccan Feast, Sanibel Island
To twist and bend a cliché, possibly beyond recognition, “When from Morocco, do as Moroccans do.” That was the plan for Dolce Vita’s third in a series of “Around the World: A Culinary Tour and Celebration” events. The night of Moroccan food and festivities was celebrated on July 17, 2008 at this unique Sanibel restaurant.
Chef Aziz (Bouras), a Moroccan native whose love of cooking began at his father’s Tangier hotel and whose training in culinary arts continued at the Culinary School in Agadir, served up an abundance of tantalizing Mediterranean dishes. These included Roasted Chicken B’stilla, Moroccan Shrimp Cigars (you don’t smoke ‘em), spit-roasted Lamb Tangine, Charmoula Grilled Red Snapper alla Fassi, Cornish Hen with Olives and Lemon, with sides of tasty couscous, and traditional Baklava and Moroccan Mint Tea.
According to Chef Aziz, “The goal was to have a traditional ceremony or party like those found in my native country.” Applause that followed the presentation of each main course attested to the achievement of that goal. Of course, it didn’t hurt that the food was accompanied by a festive mood, accentuated by diners who showed up in costume and punctuated by professional dancers whose navel enthusiasm stirred the audience as they danced with swords while balancing wine bottles.
In the tradition of Dolce Vita, guests were also invited to abandon inhibitions and join into the festivities however they saw fit. Many did just that, displaying dance skills to admiring screeches of encouragement, in the traditional Moroccan alternative to applause.
Dolce Vita owner, Andrea Mucciga, also of Mediterranean heritage, described the evening as a “triumph of fun and food”, topping even the successes of his two previous special nights, Cinco de Mayo and Italian Roman Feast.
“People are happy we are doing this. In Morocco, people are very welcoming; the guest is king. The people give you the best of everything. We tried to recreate this and present the hospitality of the Moroccan people….”
Filed under: Around the World Culinary Tour | Tags: culinary tour, Dolce Vita, Moroccan Feast, Sanibel Island
Moroccan Feast at Dolce Vita; Sanibel Island, FL
Andrea and Sheila Mucciga, your hosts at Dolce Vita Restaurant on Sanibel Island, invite you to join the them July 17th from 5:30pm – 10:30pm as they continue their journey Around the World: A Culinary Tour and Celebration.
This time we’re off to Morocco for A Night of A Thousand Veils Moroccan Feast. Traditional Moroccan dishes, including bastellas, couscous and tagines will be served to the accompanyment of live belly dancing! Andrea encourages guests to wear traditional garb to further enhance the experience. Prizes are awarded for best costume!
Call 239.472.5555 today for reservations.
Filed under: Around the World Culinary Tour | Tags: Cinco de Mayo, culinary tour, Dolce Vita, Roman Feast, Sanibel Island
This year Dolce Vita launced the Around the World: a Culinary Tour and Celebration. The Tour brings to the forefront the joy of recognizing the many pleasant customs that people around the globe are steeped in, bringing smiles and cheer to everyday lives. Learning and understanding how the world celebrates, is a great way to celebrate the essence of life, the sweet life. The exquisite world cuisine presented for each “tour” simply enhances the experience.
CINCO DE MAYO
Reflecting the spirit of the holiday, guests were encouraged to wear traditional garb while enjoying the special menu, dancing, and even some singing. Guest entertainers were a big hit and the evening was declared as “wonderful” by all!
JUNE BROUGHT A ROMAN FEAST
Hot on the heels of Cinco de Mayo night was our next celebration, in June, was Italian Feast – Roman Style. Once again, guests came dressed for the occassion in togas and robes to experience a taste of Italy with food, wine and Italian music.
Our Around the World Tour have been extremely well received. Guests are saying that they feel as if they have been transported to a different place and time.
Be sure to visit our web site at DolceVitaofSanibel.com to see complete photo galleries from both events!
