Even though she grew up in New York City, Olivia has always had an affinity for the breezy louche sensibility of Italian aperitivo hour. She considers a long leisurely meal as an antidote to the hustle of daily life, as a way to slow down and be present. 

Her entertaining philosophy is simple: tables should be candlelit, begin the evening with a cocktail, and savor every bite of thoughtfully prepared food in between sips of good wine and conversation (and lots of laughter). 

Olivia is an entertaining expert who grew up in the restaurant industry (her parents are in the business). After trying her hand at styling, she started consulting for brands tackling everything from events to content creation. An event production gig with Moet Henessy brought her to the West Coast, where she found creative fulfillment orchestrating visually arresting gatherings meant to inspire connection.

Everything Olivia does harks back to her dedication to a style of entertaining that feels considered and memorable. Whether she’s making a seasonal pasta for a dinner at home with friends, shopping for branches at the flower market, or setting a table with vintage tableware she uncovered on a trip abroad; she relishes in turning meals into beautiful moments that seem to suspend time.

In August of 2019, fueled by the idea of meals as a form of meaningful connection, Olivia launched La Cura Supper Club (La Cura is Italian for “the cure”), a six-course family style dinner, hosted in a private home or at a unique spot in Los Angeles.

In addition to a regular supper club, La Cura offers full-service catering, event and party planning. The website serves as an evolving compendium of what she’s cooking and a shoppable edit of her favorite entertaining and kitchen essentials. Olivia lives and works in Los Angeles, California.