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Dolce Vita began as a dream drafted on a cocktail napkin. Founded in 2001 on New York City’s Lower East Side, the brand’s name is an homage to our founders’ favorite bar from their days studying in Italy. Since those days, we’ve stayed true to our roots in New York’s vibrant creative epicenter while broadening our horizons and always allowing our wildest dreams to dictate the next step. Today, every Dolce Vita collection is designed for the fearless – the dreamers, the tastemakers, and the confident individuals who inspire us every day.

Villa d’Este is located in Cernobbio, on the shores of one of the most romantic lakes in the world and surrounded by a panorama of rare beauty. More than a hotel, a destination. More than an historical palace, a tradition. More than a place, a legend. Everything at Villa d’Este recalls the art of living: the beauty and elegance of the location are the perfect backdrop for exceptional service, thanks to the staff’s care and attention to detail that will satisfy even the most demanding guests. Enjoy the “dolce vita” on the foothills of the Italian Alps close to Como – the Italian capital of the silk industry and just 30 minutes from Milan. Many celebrities and stars have stayed at Villa d’Este over the years: Alfred Hitchcock, Rita Hayworth, Orson Welles, Elizabeth Taylor, Nick Hilton, Frank Sinatra, Ava Gardner, the Duke and Dukess of Windsor, Bruce Springsteen, Orlando Bloom, Jennifer Aniston, George Clooney, Al Pacino… just to mention a few. A proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Villa d’Este is the flagship of the homonymous hospitality group and is owned by an eminent family of Italian enterpreneurs who also own a luxury resort in Florence, Villa La Massa. In 2022 Villa d’Este celebrated its 150th Season with many exclusive events and was exceptionaly opened until January 2023.

In a world full of pasta imposters, finding the real deal can seem daunting. But when you grab a bag of Al Dente you’re reaching for perfect pasta. And when you cook it up and take that first bite, you’ll know you made the right choice. For over 40 years, we’ve been crafting authentic pasta with tried-and-true ingredients and time-tested methods. This is why our products have a taste, texture and quality that others just can’t match. Whether you're craving our High Protein / Lower Carb pasta, one of our Traditional classics, or a Gluten-Free option, you can rest assured you'll get a consistently satisfying Al Dente experience every time, in every meal. Anyone who knows anything about great pasta knows that when you make it Al Dente, you’re making Pasta Done Right. Al Dente Pasta is available in fine stores all across the US and Canada, Mexico at Amazon and online at www.aldentepasta.com