Riviera Village Cafe Dolce Vita Closes

Dolce Vita Cafe in Riviera Village has closed its doors for the final time, according to a report in the Easy Reader.

Celebrity Chef Mario Martinoli purchased the restaurant last year and remodeled it, though he kept the Dolce Vita name. Over the last year, he's hosted wine tastings and mixers for various organizations at the restaurant.

Additionally, Martinoli offered cooking classes at the restaurant and began to serve dinner on Friday and Saturday nights.

It's not yet clear if another restaurant will be opened in the space.

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