A taste of ‘La Dolce Vita’ comes to London

All things Italian will be on display at La Dolce Vita Italian Festival, taking place at London’s Olympia Exhibition Centre from 26th March to 29th March 2009. Check out the best in Italian food, fashion, travel and culture, plus loads of Italian-related events.

Italian culture in London
Olympia will be transformed the ultimate Italian experience in London with hundreds of exhibitions devoted to food, fashion, property, travel and more. Visitors can experience all aspects of Italian culture in one event, promising something to satisfy all curiosities.

A taste of Italy
Nothing says Italy more than good food and good wine, and both feature heavily at La Dolce Vita. A selection of cooking workshops and demonstrations will be held throughout the event, whilst 40 of Italy’s leading wine producers will be on hand to share secrets at a mini wine festival. The Piazza is the location where you can try food from the likes of Signor Zilli, Latium, and Theo Randall, have a drink at the Bar Italia, or learn how to master the art of pasta at the Italian cookery school.

Italian style at La Dolce Vita
The latest in Italian style and design will feature at the festival, ranging fashion, accessories, furniture, sports cars and more. Check out the latest in Italian fashion from Lacloche, Antonella Manoli, GIPE and Ralph & Russo on the catwalk, before heading to the Corso Como to bag some wonderful leather, cashmere, silk or knitwear items.

Travel Italy
Visitors can explore different Italian regions at the show, meeting local communities, sampling regional cuisine and enjoying traditional entertainment. Travel companies and tour operators will also be at Olympia, on hand with advice on travelling Italy whilst Estate agents will be available with advice on buying a home in Italy.

La Dolce Vita Italian Festival takes place in the Grand Hall at Olympia from Thursday 26th March – Sunday 29th March 2009. Opening hours are 11am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday and 11am to 5pm on Sunday.

Adults tickets cost £16.00 on the door, tickets for children aged 5 – 14 cost £8.00 and children under 5 go free.

Visit ladolcevitaevent.co.uk for more information.