On Sushi Night
I like this place for a few reasons: it's close to home, it's got a very comfortable feel, their wine selection tends to be reasonable (and taking home a bottle is half-price), and the food is generally above par for the money. The staff is also very accommodating and usually smiling, which makes the experience that much more pleasant.
In some ways, though, Dolce Vita is hit or miss; the crowd varies wildly, it can get crowded, and even when it's not it can be very loud (not something I'm looking for over dinner).
Thursday night is sushi night, and that's primarily when I show up. It has been a hit or miss experience, largely depending on who's in the back and how creative they're feeling. Order omakase and sometimes you'll get an interesting roll, octopus, and salmon roe along with the basics, other days you get nothing interesting at all. The price for a piece of nigiri is very slightly reduced from it would be at, say, Nikko, but the quality is somewhat less, and the variety is drastically reduced. I'd still rather go to DV, as the atmosphere is more casual, parking is easier, and its hard to feel underdressed. I don't even have to give up my nigori.
Go to Dolce Vita, and particularly on sushi night if you want a delicious atmosphere, casual food, and want someone else to have selected a nice wine for you.